Assalam
oalaikum,
If bacteria, virus and other
micro-organisms are the only factors which come to our mind when we think of
diseases, then it is high time we did some reconsideration. If we consider the
physical factors as being the only cause behind the various diseases and if we try
to protect ourselves only from them then we may be putting ourselves in a risky
situation. If we look at this point from an Islamic perspective then the
revelations may startle us. After all Islam has thrown light on this matter in
a comprehensive way. Apart from all the physical factors responsible for making
people sick Islam also shows that spiritual entities, such as jinnat are equally
responsible for afflicting us with a multitude of physical problems.
It is a matter of common knowledge
that Prophet Mohammad (pbuh) had been afflicted with black magic by Lubaid bin
al-A’sam, who was a magician belonging to the tribe of Bani Zuraiq- an ally of
the Jews. At this point of time, Allah (swt) revealed Surah Falaq and Surah
Naas, the last two verses of the Holy Quran. These two supplications are specially
meant to protect us from the ill-effects of black magic and envy. According to a hadith which is related to the
incident about Prophet Mohammad (pbuh)’s black magic affliction: a comb, a wax
image with needles pricked into it, hair strands and a chord with eleven knots
on it had been found. As Prophet Mohammad (pbuh) repeated Surah Falaq and Surah
Naas, (which were revealed to him at that time by Hazrat Gibriel (pbuh),
miraculously the knots started loosening one by one and the needles started
coming out too. Soon after, Prophet Mohammad (pbuh) was completely free from
the charm. This incidence clearly shows that Surah Falaq and Surah Naas,
collectively known as Al-Mu’awwidhatayn, are supplications through which we can
seek Allah (swt)’s refuge from the evils of black magic, Satanic whispers and
envy.
Now in order to demonstrate the inextricable
link between diseases and black magic, I may need to mention another authentic
hadith.
Iman Malik recorded from Hazrat Ayesha
(ra) that whenever the Messenger of Allah (pbuh) was suffering from an ailment,
he would recite the Mu’awwidhatayn and blow over himself. Then if his pain was severe
then Hazrat Ayesha said that she would recite the Mu’awwidhatayn over him and
take his hand and wipe it over him, seeking the blessing of those Surahs (Al-Bukhari and Abu Dawud).
Since the Mu’awwidhatayn had been
specially revealed by Allah (swt) as a cure of black magic, therefore, the
above mentioned hadith brings out the link between black magic and diseases.
Recitation of Mu’awwidhatayn by the Holy prophet (pbuh) at the time of his illness
shows that illnesses can be brought about by the evil jinnat also.
Keep
Me In Your Prayers.
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