Episode 4

Abu Usamah – The Major Sins Series: 04 – Magic/Sorcery

About this lecture

In this fourth installment of the Major Sins Series, Abu Usamah At-Thahabi covers the grave sin of magic (Al-Sihr) as detailed by Al-Imam Al-Dhahabi in *Kitab Al-Kaba'ir*, drawing on Quranic evidence, authentic hadith, and the actions of the Companions to establish that sorcery constitutes kufr. The lecture also addresses the two extremes of practicing magic versus outright denying its existence, presents Ibn Al-Qayyim's four categories of people who reject Islamic texts, and closes with a powerful discussion on the importance of establishing proof before pronouncing takfir on ignorant Muslims. Practical guidance on protecting oneself from magic, the evil eye, and superstitious remedies is also covered in the Q&A.