Today’s Friday sermon, themed ‘The Evils of Sorcery,’ emphasized that practitioners of black magic will find no success or fortune in this world nor in the hereafter. The sermon highlighted that engaging with sorcerers, even in times of illness or hardship, is a grave sin strictly forbidden by Allah.

The sermon detailed that sorcery is a dangerous practice that negatively impacts both the human mind and body. It was categorized as one of the most significant forms of Shirk (polytheism), with its reality and malevolence confirmed through the Holy Quran and the Sunnah of the Prophet (PBUH).

Furthermore, the sermon clarified that visiting sorcerers to seek information about the future or out of curiosity is entirely prohibited. Sorcerers were described as individuals who have deviated from the path of Islam to follow Satan. The discourse also noted that these individuals often perform sacrilegious acts, such as desecrating the Quran or living in states of ritual impurity, to gain diabolical assistance.

Citing the classical scholarly work ‘Al-Mughni,’ the sermon mentioned that the severity of sorcery is such that early Islamic scholars prescribed the death penalty for its practitioners. It was noted that the more an individual opposes Allah and the believers, the more powerful their sorcery becomes, making even the learning of such arts a form of disbelief.

To safeguard against these evils and the whispers of Satan, the public was advised to observe the five daily prayers, engage in regular remembrance (Dhikr), and recite Surah Al-Baqarah within their homes. For those seeking treatment for ailments, the sermon recommended Shariah-compliant Ruqyah, advising that legitimate healers do not ask for parents’ names or utilize mysterious amulets and talismans.