What is the difference between sihr, jinn possession, and 'ayn?
Category: Foundations
Answer
Sihr (black magic) is sent intentionally by a person through a sahir using shirk-based rituals. Jinn affliction can occur from contact, transgression, or sometimes through sihr. 'Ayn (evil eye) is unintentional harm transmitted by another's gaze, often from envy. The treatment overlaps significantly — Quran is the primary medicine — but diagnosis affects the focus areas during a session.