Khaberni - Ahmed Al Harasees, the spokesperson for the General Iftaa Department, confirmed on Sunday that magic and sorcery activities are strictly forbidden in Islam, warning against the dangers of dealing with or promoting them due to their negative impacts on individuals and society.
In statements to the "Al Mamlaka" channel, he said that the Iftaa Department continuously receives inquiries regarding these issues, in the context of some prevalent practices related to sorcery, noting that some people attribute their failures in life or health and social problems to envy or magic.
He explained that the Islamic perspective associates humans with Allah Almighty, emphasizing that harm and benefit are in the hands of Allah alone, and that resorting to fortune tellers or sorcerers contradicts the Islamic creed.
He indicated that the religious texts emphasize the prohibition of these actions, noting that the prophetic tradition states that one who turns to fortune tellers will have their prayers rejected for forty nights, and another tradition says that one who approaches a fortune-teller and believes in their predictions has disbelieved in what was revealed to Muhammad.
Al Harasees clarified that Islam has closed the door on these practices from the beginning, to prevent the exploitation or misleading of people, stressing the need not to follow those who claim to possess supernatural abilities or offer solutions to problems through illegitimate means.
He pointed out that the spread of this phenomenon is no longer limited to specific groups but has extended to include various segments of society, including some educated individuals, urging the enhancement of religious and social awareness to counteract these practices.
He concluded by emphasizing the importance of educating individuals about the dangers of magic and sorcery, to avoid them, and to resort to legitimate methods for solving problems, in a way that aligns with the teachings of Islam.
Employees at the E-Commerce Customs Center thwarted the entry of sorcery-related works through various postal parcels over the past six months, according to the spokesperson for the Jordanian Customs Department.
The spokesperson for the Jordanian Customs Department said that the customs personnel at the E-Commerce Customs Center were able to detect and destroy a large number of sorcery-related items contained in different postal parcels over the past six months.
He added that these items are often hidden inside parcels containing clothes, children's toys, or accessories where they are camouflaged within shipments.
He explained that the customs staff suspect certain parcels based on specific indicators, leading to a thorough inspection; this resulted in discovering these materials inside several suspected parcels.
He pointed out that the seized items were officially detained, and a specialized committee was formed to destroy them according to approved procedures after consulting the General Iftaa Department.
The Jordanian Customs urged citizens and service recipients to comply with applicable laws and not to request or import any materials contrary to the law or customs, affirming its continued efforts to tighten control over postal parcels as part of its efforts to protect society and maintain its security and safety.
