Black magic and white medicine: A mine medical officer's experiences in South Africa, the Belgian Congo, Sierra Leone, and the Gold Coast

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a b "Rough spell for Iranian Politics, Presidents Staff Accused of Sorcery". The Wall Street Journal. 10 June 2011. p.A1. Scholar Remke Kruk found books on magic and sorcery "extremely well represented" in "street stalls and bookshops" in the Muslim world from Marrakesh to Cairo to Yemen circa 2005. Practical handbooks on the subject were common, but with the "orthodox" Islamic revival, "religious pamphlets condemning various practices" also became popular, starting around 1990. [87] G. Hussein Rassool states that

Khalīfah, ed. Flügel, 1955–1958, vol. 4, pp. 205–207, quoted in Fahd, Toufic (1987). "Magic: Magic In Islam". encyclopedia.com. Translated by David M. Weeks . Retrieved 1 December 2021. In its original meaning, witch doctors were not exactly witches themselves, but rather people who had remedies to protect others against witchcraft. The categories of practices and treatments mentioned below sometimes overlap, and sometimes are historical and may no longer be either commonly practiced or practiced at all.Ruqyah—Kruk defines it as an incantation made up of 41 "Quranic verses, formulas and short chapters". [27] The ancient Egyptians thought that gods, demons, and spirits played a key role in causing diseases. There are certain poojas I would suggest you perform at home if you think you are under the influence of the evil eye. Chaandi Paath, Kaal Bhairav puja and Durga Saptashi pooja are highly recommended.

a b DeLong-Bas, Natana J. (2004). Wahhabi Islam: From Revival and Reform to Global Jihad (Firsted.). New York: Oxford University Press, USA. p.251. ISBN 0-19-516991-3.According to Remke Kruk, the traditional "scholarly definition" of magic distinguishes between natural, or sympathetic magic—which "makes use of the hidden properties (in Arabic: khawass) of natural substances"; and "demoniac magic"—which "involves the help of spirits, usually malevolent spirits (demons)". The former is allowed, the latter is forbidden. [9] The faculty and staff of the department of community health discussed many issues and their implications for health and disease. Despite our superficial understanding of the complexities of life, we came away with idealism and a desire to educate people about scientific medical approaches, improve the lives of rural folk, reduce poverty and overcome cultural obstacles to health. The difference between miracles and magic is this: a miracle is a divine power that arouses in the soul [the ability] to exercise influence. The [worker of miracles] is supported in his activity by the spirit of God. The sorcerer, on the other hand, does his work by himself and with the help of his own psychic power, and, under certain conditions, with the support of devils. The difference between the two concerns the idea, reality, and essence of the matter. [79] a b c "Chapter 4: Other Beliefs and Practices". PEW Research Center. 9 August 2012 . Retrieved 2 December 2021.

The description in Q.2:102 of magic as revealed by a pair of Fallen angels ( Hārūt and Mārūt), suggests it is, (in the words of Toufic Fahd), a "fragment of a celestial knowledge": [18]In Islamic history, Astrology ( ʿilm al-nujūm, "the science of the stars"), was "by far" the most popular of the "numerous practices attempting to foretell future events or discern hidden things", according to Savage-Smith. [75] It has several sub categories: Ibn Khaldūn, trans. Rosenthal, 1967, vol. 3, p.166. quoted in Fahd, Toufic (1987). "Magic: Magic In Islam". encyclopedia.com. Translated by David M. Weeks . Retrieved 1 December 2021. to combine the active celestial forces with the passive earthly forces at moments favorable to the desired action and influence, with the help of vapors [able] to strengthen and attract the spirit of the talisman, with the intent of producing unusual manifestations in the world of generation and decay. In comparison with magic, this science is more accessible, for both its principles and its causes are known. Its usefulness is obvious, but mastery comes only after a great deal of effort. [58]