Question
My parents were cleaning out a store room and discovered sevearal "taweez" (amulets). They have taken it to experts in the matter and they cannot tell us much about it, except that it was intended for someones food because it was found within the kitchen area. Since this find my parents have informed me they had suspected something amiss months ago, because my mother found something like mashed paper with ink in the carton she regularly drinks from. Previously she had suspected someone putting things into the food, but had no solid proof. When she confronted household members no one owned up to anything or denied anything. Now I'd like to know the following please: 1) I have several sister in laws living in my parents home, and one of them is extremely unhappy living there, and has marital problems that were apparent long ago. My parents can't accuse anyone since there is no proof as to who did it, but shouldn't they confront the entire household my brothers and their wives included? Whether they admit guilt or not? Is this wise or a dangerous thing to do? 2) Although it seems as if the magic was intended for my mother if it was put in food and hung around the eating area, could it negatively effect anyone who eats out of the dish containing it? I worry because I visit weekly, with my children, and i'd rather not eat a morsel there if that is the case. 3) One of my brothers has been behaving really out of character, one year on from marriage. To tell the truth i don't think he has been the same since he went back to our motherland with his wife. He used to be the most loving son to my parents, he really said he would take care of them in old age. Today he disrespects them in front of his wife, and any third party, he refuses to do any household chores or take parents to medical appointments, even though they are severely ill. He says he does not care. He seems to detest his wife, even though he doted on her for the first yr, and he has completely abandoned any form of worship. Could it be black magic, how can we help him? 4) For my own spiritual well being, and that of my children and husband what do you advise I do? How long can i realistically avoid visiting my parents and siblings? What should I do? 5) any duas, surahs you would recommend me to learn and recite to protect myself and my kids from the harms of such magic? I very much appreciate your time and efforts, may Allah reward you immensely.
Answer
It is wrong to accuse anyone without proof. The best way to avoid magic is to firstly, avoid making enemies by behaving with an Islamic character, secondly, to recite the Holy Qur'an aloud in the house daily, especially the last Quls, thirdly, obtain a copy of "Manzil" and tell your mother to read it daily, it was specifically compiled to repel magic. It is possible your brother has had magic done to him in which case he or someone else needs to get in touch with a proper Amil who deals with undoing magic etc. Your duty is to remind everyone that they must as Muslims fear Allah taala and fulfil each others rights for ultimately whenever problems arise in our homes it is due to someone or other neglecting the rights of others which is a grave sin in Islam.





