Q3: What is the ruling on amulets consisting of the Qur’an and other things?
Answer by Imam Ibn Baz (rahimahullah):
Amulets that consist of other than the Qur’an such as bones, talismans, cowrie shells, wolf’s hair and the like are all evil and Haram (prohibited) by the Nas (Islamic text from the Qur’an or the Sunnah). It is not permissible to hang them on anybody or anything, because the Prophet (peace be upon him) said, “Anyone who wears an amulet, may Allah not fulfill it (i.e., their purpose) for them, and whoever wears a cowrie shell, may Allah not give them peace.” And in another narration, he (peace be upon him) said, “Anyone who wears an amulet has committed Shirk (associated others with Allah in His Divinity or worship).”
On the other hand, if amulets consist of the Qur’an or wellknown good supplications, this is a controversial matter among the scholars. Some say that such amulets are permissible. This opinion was reported from a group of the Salaf (righteous predecessors) who likened it to recitation (of some Qur’anic Ayahs and supplications) over sick people.
Others say that it is not permissible. This opinion is supported by ‘Abdullah ibn Mas‘ud and Hudhaifah (may Allah be pleased with them both). A group of the Salaf and the righteous successors said it is not permissible to tie amulets even if they are from the Qur’an in accordance with the principle of SaddulDhara’i (blocking the means leading to sins) and to forestall acts of Shirk and to act upon the general meaning of the Hadiths. This is because the Hadiths that prohibit amulets are general and make no exception. Muslims should abide by the general ruling. Therefore, it is basically not permissible to use any kind of amulets in order not to permit people to use some other types of amulets, thus leading to confusing matters.
It is obligatory to prohibit all types of amulets and this is the soundest opinion for the obvious evidence supporting it.
If we permit the use of amulets made from the Qur’an and good supplications, it will open the door for people to wear any form of amulets they like. Then, if they are reproved for what they do, they will say that they are amulets consisting of the Qur’an or good supplications. Consequently, the door will be opened, the hole will expand and all types of amulets (whether from the Qur’an or anything else) will be worn.
There is another reason for their prohibition, which is the fact that people may enter the bathroom and other unclean places while wearing them. It is wellknown that the Words of Allah (the Qur’an) are too sacred to be in such places and it is not appropriate to take them into bathrooms.
( Part No : 1, Page No: 52)
Majmoo’al-Fatawa , Vol 1, Permanent Committee for Scholarly Research and Ifta’
Members: Abdullah ibn Qa’ud, Abdullah ibn Ghudayyan
Deputy Chairman: ‘Abdul-Razzaq Afify,
Chairman: Abdul-Aziz ibn ‘Abdullah ibn Baz
This English Translation is collected from alifta.net, Portal of the general Presidency of Scholarly Research and Ifta’
Related Links:
- Wearing a Copper/Brass Bracelet for Curing Rheumatism – Imam Ibn Baz
- Some Actions which Conflict with Aqeedah & Tawheed
- Legitimate and Illegitimate Amulets – Shaykh Abdul-Azeez Bin Baz
- Hanging supplications on the body as protection from the Jinn and devils – Fatwas of Nur `Ala Al-Darb
- Incantations and Amulets with Quranic Ayahs – Permanent Committee
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