V1:137- Ruling on fabric pendants containing Qur`an
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137- Ruling on fabric pendants containing Qur`an
Q: What is your opinion on fabric pendants; any writing of Ayahs (Qur`anic verses) that is then placed on a piece of material and tied to the neck of a person or put under a pillow?
A: Hanging amulets, which is also known as "Huruz" and "Jawami`", is not permissible. The Prophet (ﷺ) said: Anyone who ties an amulet may Allāh not fulfill his aim; and anyone who ties a seashell, may Allāh not give him peace. He (ﷺ) also said: Anyone who ties an amulet has committed Shirk (associating others with Allāh in His Divinity or worship). And: Ruqyahs (recitations for healing or protection), amulets and love-charms are Shirk. These and other Hadiths holding the same meaning are evidence for the prohibition of amulets. Accordingly, it is prohibited to hang them on ack person or on children or place them under a pillow. This is all prohibited, because it is a typical act of Jahiliyyah (pre-Islāmic time of ignorance). It also makes the heart dependant on this object and thus drives the person away from Allāh (Exalted be He). It causes the person to get attached to it believing that it will protect from all evil, when in fact all things are in the Hands of Allāh Alone, not an amulet. Allāh is the Giver of Good, the Causer of Harm and He is the Protector of His creatures. He is the Causer of all causes, so it is not permissible for a Muslim to use something they believe will work as a cause except those that Allāh has made lawful, for example, reciting (Qur`an or supplications) over the sick, and using permissible medicine. These are means that are permitted by Shariah (Islāmic law). As for amulets, the Shariah does not permit them nor does it permit hanging them on children; rather; it prohibited it for the reasons stated above. The scholars differed in their opinions as to whether or not it is permissible to hang amulets that contain only Qur`an or lawful Dua`a (supplication). The correct opinion is that it is not permissible for two reasons: The first is that the textual evidence that we have, absolutely prohibits all amulets, without excluding any, except for Ruqyah (recitation for healing or protection) that does not involve any Shirk (associating others with Allāh in His Divinity or worship). The Prophet (ﷺ) said: There is nothing wrong with Ruqyah (recitation for healing or protection) as long as it does not involve any Shirk. He (ﷺ) also said: Ruqyahs, amulets and love-charms are Shirk. This is general, however, there are other Hadiths which exclude the Ruqyahs which do not contain anything wrong, that is, reciting Qur`an and saying good supplications over the sick seeking healing. This is permissible, because he (ﷺ) said: There is nothing wrong with Ruqyah as long as it does not involve any Shirk. The Prophet (ﷺ) performed Ruqyah for himself and it was also performed for him, therefore it is permissible. As for amulets, there are no exceptions stated in the Hadith regarding them, and accordingly, all amulets are prohibited. The same applies to love-charms as they are a kind of witchcraft that some women use, referred to as Al-`Atf and Al-Sarf (spells aimed at creating love or hatred), to alienate a man from his wife and cause him to love another or to make him love his wife to the exclusion of others. It is a form of witchcraft and it is Munkar (that which is unacceptable or disapproved of by Shariah and Muslims of sound intellect) and not permissible. It is in fact one of the prohibited matters that is tantamount to Shirk, whether it is for causing love or aversion. This is all sorcery and is all prohibited. As for the amulets that are made of bones, sea- shells or hair of a wolf or any other animal, they are all prohibited with no exception. There is no disagreement that they are prohibited and impermissible. The exception and disagreement is over the amulets made of words of the Qur`an and lawful Dua`a. This is a controversial matter among scholars, and the correct opinion is that they are also prohibited, due to the fact that the Hadiths stated in this regard generally prohibit any amulets with no exceptions made by the Messenger (ﷺ). The second reason of prohibition is closing all doors which may lead to Shirk. If it were permissible to wear amulets made of Qur`an or lawful invocations, confusion would ensue, as a person would hang this and that and would not be able to differentiate between what is permissible and what is prohibited. The aim of Shariah is to block any means leading to Shirk. Therefore, it is obligatory that we prohibit all amulets for these two reasons: the general applicability of evidence and closing all doors that lead to Shirk. Some scholars have mentioned a third reason, which is: A person wearing this may enter the bathroom with it,...
Q: What is your opinion on fabric pendants; any writing of Ayahs (Qur`anic verses) that is then placed on a piece of material and tied to the neck of a person or put under a pillow?
A: Hanging amulets, which is also known as "Huruz" and "Jawami`", is not permissible. The Prophet (ﷺ) said: Anyone who ties an amulet may Allāh not fulfill his aim; and anyone who ties a seashell, may Allāh not give him peace. He (ﷺ) also said: Anyone who ties an amulet has committed Shirk (associating others with Allāh in His Divinity or worship). And: Ruqyahs (recitations for healing or protection), amulets and love-charms are Shirk. These and other Hadiths holding the same meaning are evidence for the prohibition of amulets. Accordingly, it is prohibited to hang them on ack person or on children or place them under a pillow. This is all prohibited, because it is a typical act of Jahiliyyah (pre-Islāmic time of ignorance). It also makes the heart dependant on this object and thus drives the person away from Allāh (Exalted be He). It causes the person to get attached to it believing that it will protect from all evil, when in fact all things are in the Hands of Allāh Alone, not an amulet. Allāh is the Giver of Good, the Causer of Harm and He is the Protector of His creatures. He is the Causer of all causes, so it is not permissible for a Muslim to use something they believe will work as a cause except those that Allāh has made lawful, for example, reciting (Qur`an or supplications) over the sick, and using permissible medicine. These are means that are permitted by Shariah (Islāmic law). As for amulets, the Shariah does not permit them nor does it permit hanging them on children; rather; it prohibited it for the reasons stated above. The scholars differed in their opinions as to whether or not it is permissible to hang amulets that contain only Qur`an or lawful Dua`a (supplication). The correct opinion is that it is not permissible for two reasons: The first is that the textual evidence that we have, absolutely prohibits all amulets, without excluding any, except for Ruqyah (recitation for healing or protection) that does not involve any Shirk (associating others with Allāh in His Divinity or worship). The Prophet (ﷺ) said: There is nothing wrong with Ruqyah (recitation for healing or protection) as long as it does not involve any Shirk. He (ﷺ) also said: Ruqyahs, amulets and love-charms are Shirk. This is general, however, there are other Hadiths which exclude the Ruqyahs which do not contain anything wrong, that is, reciting Qur`an and saying good supplications over the sick seeking healing. This is permissible, because he (ﷺ) said: There is nothing wrong with Ruqyah as long as it does not involve any Shirk. The Prophet (ﷺ) performed Ruqyah for himself and it was also performed for him, therefore it is permissible. As for amulets, there are no exceptions stated in the Hadith regarding them, and accordingly, all amulets are prohibited. The same applies to love-charms as they are a kind of witchcraft that some women use, referred to as Al-`Atf and Al-Sarf (spells aimed at creating love or hatred), to alienate a man from his wife and cause him to love another or to make him love his wife to the exclusion of others. It is a form of witchcraft and it is Munkar (that which is unacceptable or disapproved of by Shariah and Muslims of sound intellect) and not permissible. It is in fact one of the prohibited matters that is tantamount to Shirk, whether it is for causing love or aversion. This is all sorcery and is all prohibited. As for the amulets that are made of bones, sea- shells or hair of a wolf or any other animal, they are all prohibited with no exception. There is no disagreement that they are prohibited and impermissible. The exception and disagreement is over the amulets made of words of the Qur`an and lawful Dua`a. This is a controversial matter among scholars, and the correct opinion is that they are also prohibited, due to the fact that the Hadiths stated in this regard generally prohibit any amulets with no exceptions made by the Messenger (ﷺ). The second reason of prohibition is closing all doors which may lead to Shirk. If it were permissible to wear amulets made of Qur`an or lawful invocations, confusion would ensue, as a person would hang this and that and would not be able to differentiate between what is permissible and what is prohibited. The aim of Shariah is to block any means leading to Shirk. Therefore, it is obligatory that we prohibit all amulets for these two reasons: the general applicability of evidence and closing all doors that lead to Shirk. Some scholars have mentioned a third reason, which is: A person wearing this may enter the bathroom with it,...