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Magic further includes protection from other forms of magic, such as black magic, the evil eye, demons, and evil jinn, [4] which are thought to bring "illness, poverty, and everyday misfortunes"; [4] or alternately seeking to bring "good fortune, health, increased status, honor, and power". [4]
Belief in the supernatural creatures such as Jinn are both an integral part of Islamic belief, [5] and a common explanations in society "for evil, illness, health, wealth, and position in society as well as all mundane and inexplicable phenomena in between".
Divination and magic in Islam encompass a wide range of practices, including black magic, warding off the evil eye, the production of amulets and other magical equipment, evocation, casting lots, and astrology. [18] Legitimacy of practising magic is disputed. Most Islamic traditions distinguish between good magic and black magic.
Concepts related to black magic or described as black magic are a regular feature of books, films and other popular culture. Examples include: The Devil Rides Out (1934) – a novel by Dennis Wheatley – made into a famous film by Hammer Studios in 1968. Rosemary's Baby (1968) – a horror novel in which black magic is a central theme.
Today's Wordle Answer for #1252 on Friday, November 22, 2024. Today's Wordle answer on Friday, November 22, 2024, is PEARL. How'd you do? Next: Catch up on other Wordle answers from this week.
The Islamic prophet Muhammad taught his followers to read the last three suras from the Quran, Surat al-Ikhlas (The Fidelity), Surat al-Falaq (The Dawn) and Surat an-Nas (Mankind). The permissibility of exorcism, as well as models for its practice, can be traced to Hadiths reporting Muhammad and Jesus performing exorcism rites.
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