By Dr. Maxwell Shimba
Shimba Theological Institute
Tuesday, December 20, 2016
Introduction
This is a grave matter within the nation of Muhammad. Christians have often wondered: Where did sorcery originate, and who was its author? Today, the Quran responds, declaring that sorcery was created and revealed by Allah. Consequently, Muslims are considered the primary practitioners of sorcery. You may think that I, Max Shimba, am unjustly accusing Muslims, but let us reason together.
It is important to clarify that idolatry is an evil practice that leads to destruction. Consulting sorcerers and diviners is a manifestation of unbelief and idolatry. Let us examine the evidence from the Quran.
Qur’anic Evidence
Surat Taha 20:73
"Indeed, we have believed in our Lord that He may forgive us our sins and the magic to which you compelled us. And Allah is the best and most enduring."
According to the translation and commentary by Sheikh Ali Muhsin Al-Barwani, this verse asserts that Allah compelled the people to practice sorcery. This, indeed, is a tragedy, my brethren. One must ask: Since when has God become a sorcerer? What benefit is there in the sorcery revealed by Allah to Muslims?
Another interpretation of Surat Taha 20:73 by Sheikh Ali Muhsin states:
"For indeed, we stand firm in faith, believing in our true Lord, so that He may absolve our past sins and forgive us for engaging in the sorcery you compelled us to learn and perform! And our Lord is superior in recompense and His sovereignty endures more than yours."
From these interpretations, the following points emerge:
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Muslims are compelled to learn sorcery.
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Muslims are compelled to practice sorcery.
Therefore, it is evident from the Quran that Allah revealed sorcery and compelled Muslims to both learn and practice it.
A Pastoral Warning
I advise Christians with Muslim friends to exercise caution, for your friend may be compelled by Allah to practice sorcery against you.
Analysis of Quran 2:102
I now quote Quran 2:102 and its commentary from two renowned scholars—Sheikh Abdullah Saleh Al-Farsy and Sheikh Ali Muhsin Al-Barwani:
Quran 2:102
"And they followed [instead] what the devils had recited during the reign of Solomon. It was not Solomon who disbelieved, but the devils disbelieved, teaching people magic and that which was revealed to the two angels at Babylon, Harut and Marut. But they [i.e., the two angels] do not teach anyone unless they say, 'We are a trial, so do not disbelieve [by practicing magic].' And [yet] they learn from them that by which they cause separation between a man and his wife. But they do not harm anyone through it except by permission of Allah. And the people learn what harms them and does not benefit them. But the Children of Israel certainly knew that whoever purchased the magic would not have in the Hereafter any share. And wretched is that for which they sold themselves, if they only knew."
Sheikh Abdullah Saleh Al-Farsy’s Commentary:
He explains that the devils taught people magic, which was sent down to the two angels Harut and Marut in Babylon. However, these angels did not teach anyone without warning that they were a test from God, and that practicing magic is an act of disbelief. Importantly, the magician cannot harm anyone except by Allah’s permission, and the magician himself suffers the consequences of his practice.
Sheikh Ali Muhsin Al-Barwani’s Commentary:
He states that the devils attributed their magic to the reign of Solomon, yet Solomon did not disbelieve, but the devils did, teaching people magic and that which was revealed to Harut and Marut. These angels would only teach after warning of the test, and the lessons would cause harm, not benefit. Those who chose this path would have no share in the Hereafter.
Relevant Hadith Evidence
According to Sahih Bukhari, Volume 4, Book 54, Hadith 490, and Volume 7, Book 71, Hadith 658, Prophet Muhammad himself was bewitched and suffered from sorcery. This incident is further discussed in the Tafsir of Sheikh Abdullah Saleh Al-Farsy (pages 977–978).
Theological Questions Raised
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If sorcery is disbelief (kufr), what is the relationship between Allah and disbelief that He would reveal sorcery?
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Was Prophet Muhammad bewitched by Muslim sorcerers or others?
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Was the sorcery that affected Muhammad the same as that revealed to the angels by Allah, or was it different?
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Is there any other prophet who was bewitched and affected by sorcery as Muhammad was?
Biblical Perspective
The Bible is clear regarding sorcerers:
1 Samuel 15:23
"For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Because you have rejected the word of the Lord, He also has rejected you from being king."
All sorcerers will enter hell (Gehenna), according to the Bible.
Final Exhortation
Dear reader, accept Jesus Christ, the Living One, and receive eternal life. Religion alone will not save you, for now you understand that it is religion that leads one into sorcery and away from the love of God.
May God bless you abundantly.
By Dr. Maxwell Shimba,
Servant of Jesus Christ,
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