"The Reality of Magic, Jinn & Evil Eye” — Abu Ibraheem | With Faris

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In this episode, we sit down with Abu Ibraheem to discuss the reality of Sihr (magic), Jinn possession, the Evil Eye (‘Ayn), Hasad (envy), and Ruqyah from an Islamic perspective. Drawing on years of experience in Ruqyah, Abu Ibraheem explains how Sihr works, why Jinn may possess a person, the difference between Jinn and Shaytan, and how the Evil Eye can affect a person’s health, family, relationships, and blessings. The conversation also explores important questions such as: Can a Jinn fall in love with a human? Can someone give themselves the Evil Eye? How should Muslims protect their blessings? Should we fear the Evil Eye? And what is the difference between Hasad and ‘Ayn? This episode is an introduction to these topics, next episode will focus more specifically on Ruqyah, treatment, protection, and practical remedies, in shā’ Allāh. Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction 01:32 – Sihr, Evil Eye, Envy & Jinn Possession 02:11 – What Is Sihr (Magic)? 05:22 – Different Types & Effects of Magic 06:34 – Musa ﷺ vs Pharaoh’s Magicians 10:27 – Knots, Amulets & How Magic Is Done 11:34 – Was the Prophet ﷺ Affected by Magic? 14:47 – Why Does Allah Allow Spiritual Trials? 16:40 – Jinn Possession: What Is Mass? 20:24 – Jinn vs Shaytan: What’s the Difference? 22:54 – Why Do Jinn Possess People? 29:04 – When Humans Harm Jinn 32:10 – Children, Maghrib Time & Jinn 35:30 – Can Good Jinn Help Humans? 36:19 – Magic, Illusions & Sleight of Hand 37:44 – Harry Potter, Magicians & Entertainment 40:39 – Habits That Can Open the Door to Possession 41:28 – Can Jinn Harm a Raqi? 44:48 – What Is the Evil Eye (Al-‘Ayn)? 48:24 – A Powerful Example of the Evil Eye 50:08 – How Envy Can Lead to the Evil Eye 52:21 – Can You Give Yourself the Evil Eye? 57:31 – How to Recognize the Evil Eye 58:08 – Abu Ibraheem’s Personal Evil Eye Story 1:00:17 – What Does the Evil Eye Affect? 1:01:21 – Keep Your Blessings Private 1:01:43 – Relationships, Social Media & the Evil Eye 1:04:11 – Don’t Live in Fear of the Evil Eye 1:06:41 – Wealth, Success & Tawakkul 1:09:19 – Envy vs Evil Eye: What’s the Difference? 1:12:42 – Final Recap & What’s Coming Next