"Treatise on the Legal Ruling (in Islam) Regarding Sorcery and Divination"

This scholarly treatise by Sheikh Abdulaziz Ibn Baz addresses a crucial theological and jurisprudential topic aimed at safeguarding Islamic monotheism and protecting faith from superstitious and polytheistic practices. The author begins by clarifying the explicit Islamic ruling on sorcery, divination, and fortune-telling, emphasizing that they are major sins and acts of polytheism that contradict pure faith. He firmly warns against visiting sorcerers or magicians, as well as asking or believing them in their claims of knowing the unseen. The book also delves into specific common issues, such as sorcery intended to alter the marital relationship and the ruling on healers who seek the assistance of jinn. In contrast, the author presents the authentic Islamic alternative, which involves healing through the recitation of the Qur'an and prophetic supplications. Finally, the treatise addresses the issue of jinn possession of humans, proving it with textual evidence and offering scholarly responses to those who deny it, making this work a comprehensive and concise guide on the subject.