Salaam everyone! I’ve been exploring traditional Islamic protection practices, like ruqya and certain ‘spells’ (e.g., verses/amulets for safety). I’d love to hear this community’s thoughts:
How do you reconcile such practices with modern spirituality?
Are there ethical boundaries to consider (e.g., avoiding shirk)?
Do you have alternative methods for protection (e.g., dua, mindfulness)?
Note: I’m asking in good faith, I respect that views vary, and I’m open to learning. JazakAllah!
That’s a fair point to bring up. In most MENA folklore, love spells and potions weren’t about coercion or removing consent but rather about intensifying attraction, luck, or spiritual alignment, kind of like wearing perfume or using astrology for love. Many traditions viewed these as symbolic or psychological rather than literal mind control. Of course, ethical concerns exist, especially in modern contexts, but historically, these practices were more about intention and belief rather than force.