How to Protect Yourself From Jinns and Black Magic
FOLKLORE Black magic in Islam is a serious concern — and the holy writings offer numerous ways to negate magic jinn. I’m torn. Sometimes I think there’s a power in belief. That just by acknowledging something’s existence, you’re giving it relevance, even substance. On the other hand, I know I can’t just force myself to not think about djinns while I’m in their lands. Heck, telling me not to think about something is pretty much guaranteeing it’ll be top of mind the entire time we’re in Fès. “ There’s even one to recite, ahem, before you have sex. So, I ultimately decided to investigate ways to protect yourself from djinns (also called jinns and, to most Westerners, genies). Not that I think we’re really in any danger — or that these superstitions will actually help prevent something bad from happening. But heck, after what happened last time , I figure it sure couldn’t hurt. Pages from the Iran Islam Temtem-e Hendi Pictorial Book on Talisman, Charm & Mysterious Scie...