Muslims were reminded to safeguard their faith by avoiding all forms of black magic (sihir), superstition and practices that could undermine Islamic belief during today’s Friday sermon.
The sermon stressed that sihir is a grave sin prohibited in Islam and is regarded as one of the major sins that can lead to syirik (associating partners with Allah the Almighty), which invalidates a person’s faith if left unchecked.
Quoting Surah An-Nisa verse 116, the sermon highlighted that Allah the Almighty does not forgive the sin of syirik unless the individual repents, while He may forgive other sins according to His will.
The congregation was reminded that the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) listed sihir among the seven destructive sins, alongside associating partners with Allah the Almighty, murder, consuming usury, misappropriating the property of orphans, fleeing the battlefield and falsely accusing chaste believing women of adultery.
The sermon noted that although methods and forms of black magic have evolved over time, the practice remains a serious threat to the faith and well-being of Muslims. It warned against seeking assistance from shamans, fortune tellers, spirit mediums or individuals claiming to possess supernatural powers to solve personal, financial or family problems.
It also cautioned against believing in charms, spells, talismans, rituals involving spirits or jinn, grave worship, or other occult practices aimed at gaining wealth, influence, beauty, love or protection, describing such acts as contrary to Islamic teachings.
The sermon further reminded worshippers that consulting fortune tellers or believing their claims about the unseen is also forbidden in Islam, citing a hadith warning against placing trust in such practices.
As protection against black magic and the influence of Satan, Muslims were encouraged to consistently perform acts of remembrance (zikr) and recite verses from the Holy Quran, including Ayat al-Kursi before sleeping, as well as Surah Al-Ikhlas, Surah Al-Falaq and Surah An-Nas in the morning, evening and before bedtime.
The congregation was also encouraged to regularly recite Surah Al-Baqarah, with the sermon noting a hadith that states the recitation of the chapter brings blessings and serves as protection against black magic.
The sermon concluded by urging Muslims to strengthen their faith, place complete trust in Allah the Almighty and seek His protection from black magic, envy, the whispers of Satan and all forms of disbelief that could jeopardise their faith in this world and the Hereafter.
SOURCE/AUTHOR BORNEO BULLETIN/Hakim Hayat
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