Protect your faith from unseen harms
“First of all is the Qur'an.”
Belief in unseen harms such as magic and the evil eye should lead Muslims to protect their faith through the Qur'an, dhikr, authentic ruqya, humility about blessings, and caution against exploiters.
The khutbah in 6 steps
- Introduces magic as a real unseen trial, using a case of severe harm to stress its seriousness.
- Relates the account of the Prophet's exposure to magic and relief through prayer, removal of the spell, and Surahs al-Falaq and al-Nas.
- Prescribes the Qur'an, Allah's attributes, and morning and evening adhkar as primary protection, including teaching children.
- Defines ruqya conditions: intelligible words, no unknown formulas, and reliance on Allah rather than the reciter for healing.
- Warns against people who exploit sufferers, then discusses the evil eye and preventive humility about blessings.
- Concludes with encouragement toward remembrance, protection, gratitude, and supplication.
In the khateeb's words
“So what is the solution? How do we protect ourselves? First of all, the Qur'an. First of all is the Qur'an. We resort to the Qur'an.”
“Wallahi my brothers, do not ever let go of this habit. And if you don't have it, you start it now. And you teach your children.”
“And you have to be careful and be aware of those who exploit and take advantage of brothers and sisters who are going through these ordeals and predicament.”
For the dinner table
Today the khateeb reminded us that believing in the unseen is part of our faith, and that harmful things like magic and the evil eye are real. Even the Prophet (peace be upon him) was affected by magic. Allah cured him through dua, through guidance that came to him in a dream, and through Surah Al-Falaq and Surah An-Nas. The khateeb said our best protection is to keep the Qur'an close as a lifelong companion and to say the morning and evening adhkar every day, because protecting ourselves is better than looking for a cure later. He also warned us to be careful of people who take advantage of others when they are suffering, and to remember that all healing comes from Allah alone. Finally, he taught us to thank Allah for our blessings and share them with family, but not to show them off, just as Prophet Ya'qub told Yusuf to keep his special dream private.
- Which morning or evening dua could our family start saying together this week?
- Why do you think Prophet Ya'qub told Yusuf to keep his dream a secret from his brothers?
- What does it mean to have the Qur'an as your 'companion'? How could you spend more time with it?
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