Hadees on Taweez
Hadith on Taweez examines the Islamic teachings and scholarly discourse concerning the utilisation of amulets and written charms. Several Ahadith discuss reliance on Allah, protection through sincere supplications and concerns about objects thought to provide supernatural protection. Readers can refer to these narrations with their translations and explanations to have a better understanding of the Islamic view.
Hadees on Taweez
The companion of the Prophet (S.A.W.) named 'Uqbah ibn 'Amir al-Juhan narrated
"Whoever wears an amulet has committed shirk."
(Musnad Ahmad 17422, Sahih al-Jami 6394)
A Short Account of Taweez with Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.)
According to the narration of Musnad Ahmad, a group of ten men came to the Prophet ﷺ to pledge loyalty to him. He accepted the oath from nine of them except one. When he asked why, the Prophet ﷺ replied, "He is wearing an amulet." The man immediately cut the amulet off, and the Prophet ﷺ then accepted his pledge and spoke the mentioned hadith above.
Islamic Rulings On Taweez
The matter of taweez in Islam is a detailed discussion. Amulets are permissible and prohibited under certain conditions as follows
- Strictly Prohibited Condition: Amulets containing unrecognized symbols, numbers, magic squares, incomprehensible words, or names of jinn/spirit are haram. This is the result of the consensus of all scholars.
- Permissible Condition: The consensus of many Islamic jurists allows Muslims to wear or use a taweez that contains verses of the Holy Quran, known names/attributes of Allah, or authentic duas from the Sunnah.
What does Prophet Muhammad say about wearing a taweez?
He (S.A.W.) strictly prohibited Muslims from wearing any kind of taweez.
Is wearing a taweez allowed in Islam?
Yes, by consensus of most scholars, but only the ones containing Quranic verses and the names of Allah.
Are taweez and ruqyah the same thing?
No, Ruqyah is reciting the verses of the Quran for protection, but taweez is written on a piece of paper or cloth and worn by the person.