Taweez (Amulets) in light of the Quran and Sunnah

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The Prophet :saws: said the follow regarding the taweez:

It was narrated that ‘Uqbah ibn ‘Aamir said: I heard the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) say: “Whoever wears an amulet, may Allaah not fulfil his need, and whoever wears a sea-shell, may Allaah not give him peace.”

(Narrated by Ahmad, 16951)


It was narrated from ‘Uqbah ibn ‘Aamir al-Juhani that a group came to the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) [to swear their allegiance (bay’ah) to him]. He accepted the bay’ah of nine of them but not of one of them. They said, “O Messenger of Allaah, you accepted the bay’ah of nine but not of this one.” He said, “He is wearing an amulet.” The man put his hand (in his shirt) and took it off, then he (the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him)) accepted his bay’ah. He said, ‘Whoever wears an amulet has committed shirk.”

(Narrated by Ahmad, 16969)


They are haram in Islam. Details are available here: https://islamqa.info/en/10543

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With that said, there are some scholars who have said that some taweez are halal and some are haram.

Among them is Imam Ibn Taymiyya.

In his fatwa, he said :

Hanging or wearing of amulets (ta’wiz) is normally permissible for protection or healing provided certain conditions are met:

1) That they consist of the names of Allah Almighty or his attributes;

2) That they are in Arabic;

3) That they do not consist of anything that is disbelief (kufr);

4) The user does not believe the words have any affect in themselves, but are empowered to do so by Allah Most High.
It is narrated from Amr ibn Shu’ayb, from his father, from his grandfather (Abdullah ibn Amr ibn al-Aas (Allah be pleased with them all), that the Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him & give him peace) used to teach them (the Sahabas) for fearful situations the following words:

“I seek refuge in Allah’s perfect words from His wrath, the evil of his servants, the whispered insinuations of devils, and that they come to me”

More can be read here: https://ahlussunnahwaljamah.blogspot.com/2008/01/is-taweez-amulet-allowed-in-islam.html

However, I'm willing to bet that 99% of the taweez do not meet those conditions. They have some sort of shirk involved. Look up taweez videos online and shaikhs opening up these taweezs given by so called maulanas exposing the haram in them.

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So where does that leave us ?

Shayhk Ibn Baaz sheds proper light on the matter:


Q 3: What is the ruling on amulets consisting of words of the Qur'an or other things?

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A:Amulets made of elements other than the words of the Qur’an, such as bones, talismans, cowrie shells, wolf 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 anyone who wears a cowrie shell, may Allah not give them peace. According to 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 the amulets consist of words of the Qur’an or well-known good supplications, this is a controversial matter among the scholars. Some of them said that such amulets are permissible. This opinion was reported from a group of the Salaf (righteous predecessors) who likened it to reciting Qur’an and saying supplications over the sick seeking healing.


Other scholars said that it is not permissible. This is the opinion known to be held by `Abdullah ibn Mas`ud andHudhayfah (may Allah be pleased with them), as well as a group of the Salaf and the Kalaf (righteous successors). They said that it is not permissible to tie amulets even if they are words of the Qur’an in compliance with the principle of Sadd-ul-Dhara’i` (blocking the means leading to sins) and to forestall acts of Shirk and act upon the general meaning of the Hadiths. 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 so that people do not use other types of amulets, thus leading to confusing matters.

(Part No. 1; Page No. 52)

It is obligatory to prohibit all types of amulets. 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 cut will widen, and all types of amulets (whether words of the Qur’an or otherwise) 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 well known that the Words of Allah are too sacred to be in such places, and it is inappropriate to take them into the bathroom.
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http://www.alifta.net/Fatawa/Fatawa...MarkIndex=0&0#ThemeaningofthefollowingHadith:
 
the old wisdom rings true here:

When in doubt - refrain.

Sound advice.

Scimi
 
"Amr ibn Shu'aib (may Allah be pleased with him) said that 'Rasulu'llah(may Allah bless him and grant him peace) taught my father and grandfather a du'a which we would read before going to sleep, to protect us from fear and anguish. We told our elder children to recite this du'a before going to sleep as well. But for those children who were not yet literate, we would write it and then put it around their necks" [Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal vol.2,Abu Dawud, in 'Chapter of Medicine']
 
Ahadith of musnad ahmad which prohibit wearing taweez are doubtful in this matter as imam Ahmad b hambal ra himself allowed Quranic taweez and according to usool of muhaddisin if the narrator acts against his own narration then the ahadith gets weak.
 
Though some scholars said that amulets containing verses of the Quran and such are Halal, but that's a weak argument and the argument of those who said that all types of amulets are Haram are correct. Because there is Sahih Hadith where the Prophet said that: "Anyone who wears an amulet has committed Shirk". He didn't specify what amulet, it was a general statement, so based on the Hadith we can say that it is Haram. Plus, if it was a good thing, then do you think the Prophet would have never told us about it? He would, but he didn't, so that indicates that there is no necessity of such. Hence the opinion of the other group of scholars saying that all types of amulets are Haram, is more correct and the right ruling on this situation.
 
I don't think so. I think we see no imam of khairul quroon who was of this opinion that even quranic taweez is haram. The ahadith prohibit it are related to wearing tama'im which was the practice of mushrikeen of makka. Most likely this is the statement of modern age scholars who find quranic taweez haram. However, neither wearing taweez is essential nor is the guarantee of shifa unless Allah swt wills
 
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Bro,

I caution you to promoting and defending this so blindly. Even if there were taweez made upon the condition ibn Tammiyah put forth, more than likely 99% of those conditions are not being met and the taweez have shirk involved. You are not a scholar or an expert in this to be taking one side so strongly. Anything you promote and others take part in it because of you, you bear the sin of it as well. Listen to senior scholars, as ibn Baaz said "It is obligatory to prohibit all types of amulets. This is the soundest opinion"
 
azc said:
I don't think so. I think we see no imam of khairul quroon who was of this opinion that even quranic taweez is haram. The ahadith prohibit it are related to wearing tama'im which was the practice of mushrikeen of makka. Most likely this is the statement of modern age scholars who find quranic taweez haram. However, neither wearing taweez is essential nor is the guarantee of shifa unless Allah swt wills
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Brother,

taweez is haraam.

You can wear one all you like - on the day of judgement you can justify your attachment to man made things having some sort of power related to Allah.

Shirk - in the simplest sense .


Sunnah is preserved by the majority - and only the minority use taweez.

Scimi
 
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Neither I wear taweez nor encourage others to wear but I never say that Quranic taweez are haram and how I can say when I know the doings and sayings of salaf regarding this issue. Like Hz ibn Umar RA, Hz ibn abbas RA, abdullah bin amr RA, imam saeed b musayyib ra, imam mujahid ra, imran ahmad b hambal ra etc let alone sh ibn taimiyya ra or sh ibn qayyim ra. I know they could never do or endorse any haram act.http://askimam.org/public/question_detail/27445
 
I remain unconvinced of the arguments put forth by scholars endorsing the use of taweez - they contradict the actions and advice of the prophet pbuh.

I don't follow the sahabi RA - I follow the prophet pbuh.


Scimi
 
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Assalamu alaykum,

From my knowledge, wearing a taweez is suggesting you believe that this 'amulet' can protect you from harm or bring blessings to you, and this is a form of shirk.

The beauty of Islam is in the purity of its message - we rely on Allah swt alone for help, protection, guidance, we don't need *any* intermediaries in order to reach Him, and certainly not an amulet.

And many times the taweez is written by some dodgy 'pir', who is not even literate in Arabic and doesn't know what he is writing.
 
Scimitar said:
I remain unconvinced of the arguments put forth by scholars endorsing the use of taweez - they contradict the actions and advice of the prophet pbuh.I don't follow the sahabi RA - I follow the prophet pbuh.You prefer Chinese whispers - I get it.Scimi
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Astaghfirullah ! I can never imagine to say '' I don't follow sahabi RA''. For we are instructed by Allah swt and Rasul s.a.w to follow them. They are the best generation of this ummah. Who can be more truthful and more knowledgeable and more Allah fearing than them. Who can understand Quran and teachings of the prophet s.a.w better than them..? Is it Us...!...??? astaghfirullah! You are advised to keep in mind: ''Ma ana alaihi wa as'habi'' is the right path.
 
Follow and justify what you may, I'll say it one last time.


Prophet :saws1: said, ‘Whoever wears an amulet has committed shirk.”

and made the dua, “Whoever wears an amulet, may Allaah not fulfill his need..."


End of discussion.
 
noraina said:
Assalamu alaykum, From my knowledge, wearing a taweez is suggesting you believe that this 'amulet' can protect you from harm or bring blessings to you, and this is a form of shirk. The beauty of Islam is in the purity of its message - we rely on Allah swt alone for help, protection, guidance, we don't need *any* intermediaries in order to reach Him, and certainly not an amulet. And many times the taweez is written by some dodgy 'pir', who is not even literate in Arabic and doesn't know what he is writing.
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:wa: I've already clarified these points you've raised. Would you bother to read other post as well...
 
aaj said:
Follow and justify what you may, I'll say it one last time. Prophet :saws1: said, ‘Whoever wears an amulet has committed shirk.” and made the dua, “Whoever wears an amulet, may Allaah not fulfill his need..."End of discussion.
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this post has already been replied. :sl:
 
If you want to prove something, post some evidences from quran or ahadith and see what the views of the salaf are about that controversial issue.
 
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If you want to prove any thing you should convince me with evidences from Quran and sunnah... I'm quoting the opinion of sahaba ikram RA and other aslaf... Were they wrong..?
 
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The evidence is clear - it is unaninous - and needs no further explaining:

Prophet :saws1: said, ‘Whoever wears an amulet has committed shirk.”

and made the dua, “Whoever wears an amulet, may Allaah not fulfill his need..."

You not only attempt to ignore these two ahadeeth but you attempt to abrogate them from what you believe the sahabi RA said. The hadeeth regarding the Prophet pbuh talking of amulets are VERY SOUND - yet the hadeeth attributed to sahabi were "hearsay" and not subject to the same stringent collation and authentication as the ahadeeth of the Prophet pbuh.


Scimi
 
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In Indonesia taweez used only among the "traditionalist" Muslims, while "non-traditionalists" regard using taweez as mushrik. Taweez in Indonesia available not only in form of paper, but can be in other forms too.

When I still active in motocross racing one of my team-mate, who is traditionalist Muslim, used taweez in form of vest. He always wore this taweez vest under his racing jersey when he raced. But he used taweez not only on his body. One day he changed his motorcycle seat cover. And I was surprised when the cover removed because I saw the seat foam was full of Arabic letter and symbols. Yeah, bro, that was a taweez in form of motorcycle seat.
 
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