Islam is against black magic

Dr Ali Ahmad Masha’el, Grand Mufti at the General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments in Dubai, said that the existence of black magic is a fact that no one can deny. “Islam is strongly against black magic, as it is forbidden to learn, teach or practice magic or go to a sorcerer.” He added that Islam also urged believers to stop sorcerers and punish them.

“Most people whom seek the help of sorcerers and voodoo practitioners have a weakened belief in God and are ignorant of the gravity of this sin,” he said.

He said that if one suspects he or she has been harmed by black magic, one should not seek a sorcerer to undo the magic. Recitals of Quranic verses and prayers offer the best answer to such practices, he said.