Practical Laws: Magic, Conjuring, and Evocation of Spirits and Jinn
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⚖️ Fiqh & LawJurist: Sayyid Ali KhameneiTopic: Magic, Conjuring, and Evocation of Spirits and JinnMadhhab / school: Shia Ithna 'AshariyahSection: Practical Laws#fiqh#khamenei#qa
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What is the view on teaching, learning, and watching conjuring? And what is the view on performing (to an audience) illusionary tricks which depend on quick handwork?
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It is ḥarām to learn or teach or learn conjuring which is considered as a kind of magic. As for entertainment accompanied by sleight of hand and quick movement that are not considered magic, there is no harm in them.