161- Falsity of the myth of "Umm Al-Subyan"
Q: The questioner says that she read a lot about the myth of "Umm Al-Subyan (Mother of little boys)", which is reported from Prophet Sulayman (Solomon, peace be upon him). She is asking the Shaykh to direct her, can such things affect humans?
A: These things which people say about "Umm Al-Subyan" have no origin and should not be listened to. It is of the common myths; they claim that she is a Jinni (creature created from fire) that afflicts little boys, which has no basis of truth. Also, what they say about Prophet Sulayman, has no origin and should not be considered or trusted. Every person is accompanied by an angel and a devil, as the Prophet (ﷺ) has informed us. Every human has a Qarin (personal Jinn companion), not just Zayd or Umar, but everyone does. Anyone who obeys Allah and adheres to the straight path, Allah will protect them of the evil of their devil: 'There is not one of you who does not have a Jinn appointed to be his constant companion.' They said, 'Even you, O Messenger of Allah?' He said, 'Even me, but Allah has helped me against him and he has submitted.' As for "Umm Al-Subyan", it has no origin or basis of authenticity. It is not permitted to use amulets for protection against her. No one should tie any item on which is written: So and so is seeking refuge in Allah from Umm Al-Subyan etc. around the neck of their son or daughter, or talismans or names of devils or shaykhs or anything else. It is forbidden to do so or to hang such things on children for all this is Munkar (unacceptable or disapproved of by Shariah and Muslims of sound intellect). The Prophet (ﷺ) forbade the use of amulets, also known as Hujub (preservative, protection). He (ﷺ) said: Anyone who ties an amulet, may Allah not fulfill his aim; and anyone who ties a seashell, may Allah not give him peace. And: The Ruqyahs (recitations for healing or protection), amulets and love-charms are Shirk (associating others with Allah in His Divinity or worship).) Amulets are any object hung on children, boys or girls, and on the sick to cure them, or to protect them from the Jinn. It is called an amulet or Hijab (preservative); it can be made up of meaningless words, names of devils, disjointed letters, or Ayahs (Qur`anic verses) mixed with other writings. This is all prohibited for the children and the sick and anyone else. What should be done is reciting lawful Ruqyah (reciting Qur`an and saying supplications over the sick seeking healing) over the person. The forbidden Ruqyah (i.e. recitation for healing or protection) is any words recited that are unknown or which involve Munkar. As for Ruqyah using the Qur`an and lawful Dua`a (supplication), this is permitted. The Prophet (ﷺ) used to perform Ruqyah for his people, and Jibril (Gabriel, peace be upon him) performed Ruqyah for the Prophet (ﷺ). The Prophet (ﷺ) said: There is nothing wrong with Ruqyah as long as it does not involve any Shirk (associating others with Allah in His Divinity or worship). A boy or a girl afflicted with a disease should be read on by their father or mother or others seeking healing. They can recite Surah Al-Fatihah (Opening Chapter of the Qur`an), Ayat-ul-Kursy (the Qur`an ic Verse of Allah's Chair, Surah Al-Baqarah, 2:255), Surah Al-Ikhlas and Al-Mu`awwidhatayn (Surahs Al-Falaq and Al-Nas), and supplication should be made, asking Allah to make them well. This can also be done for the sick or someone who has been bitten or stung, as the Sahabah (Companions of the Prophet) recited Qur`an on the man who was stung by a scorpion, this is permitted. Reciting satanic incantations, meaningless words, names of devils or unknown supplications, all this is not permitted. Also, amulets, known as "Huruz" or "Jawami'" or called by any other names, are all forbidden to hang or wear. The Prophet (ﷺ) forbade the hanging of amulets, saying: Anyone who ties an amulet, may Allah not fulfill his aim; and anyone who ties a seashell, may Allah not give him peace. It was reported from Hudhayfah (may Allah be pleased with him) that he saw a man who had tied a string around his hand as protection from fever, so he cut it and recited the Saying of Allah (Glorified be He): And most of them believe not in Allah except that they attribute partners unto Him [i.e. they are Mushrikun i.e. polytheists. See Verse 6: 121]. Also, `Imran ibn Husayn (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that: The Prophet (ﷺ) saw a man wearing a brass ring on his upper arm, so he (ﷺ) said, 'What is this?' The man replied, 'This is to protect from Al-Wahinah (pain in the shoulder and the arm). He (ﷺ) said, 'Truly, it will only increase you in weakness. Take it off; if you were to die with it on you, you would never succeed.' This is a threat...
Q: The questioner says that she read a lot about the myth of "Umm Al-Subyan (Mother of little boys)", which is reported from Prophet Sulayman (Solomon, peace be upon him). She is asking the Shaykh to direct her, can such things affect humans?
A: These things which people say about "Umm Al-Subyan" have no origin and should not be listened to. It is of the common myths; they claim that she is a Jinni (creature created from fire) that afflicts little boys, which has no basis of truth. Also, what they say about Prophet Sulayman, has no origin and should not be considered or trusted. Every person is accompanied by an angel and a devil, as the Prophet (ﷺ) has informed us. Every human has a Qarin (personal Jinn companion), not just Zayd or Umar, but everyone does. Anyone who obeys Allah and adheres to the straight path, Allah will protect them of the evil of their devil: 'There is not one of you who does not have a Jinn appointed to be his constant companion.' They said, 'Even you, O Messenger of Allah?' He said, 'Even me, but Allah has helped me against him and he has submitted.' As for "Umm Al-Subyan", it has no origin or basis of authenticity. It is not permitted to use amulets for protection against her. No one should tie any item on which is written: So and so is seeking refuge in Allah from Umm Al-Subyan etc. around the neck of their son or daughter, or talismans or names of devils or shaykhs or anything else. It is forbidden to do so or to hang such things on children for all this is Munkar (unacceptable or disapproved of by Shariah and Muslims of sound intellect). The Prophet (ﷺ) forbade the use of amulets, also known as Hujub (preservative, protection). He (ﷺ) said: Anyone who ties an amulet, may Allah not fulfill his aim; and anyone who ties a seashell, may Allah not give him peace. And: The Ruqyahs (recitations for healing or protection), amulets and love-charms are Shirk (associating others with Allah in His Divinity or worship).) Amulets are any object hung on children, boys or girls, and on the sick to cure them, or to protect them from the Jinn. It is called an amulet or Hijab (preservative); it can be made up of meaningless words, names of devils, disjointed letters, or Ayahs (Qur`anic verses) mixed with other writings. This is all prohibited for the children and the sick and anyone else. What should be done is reciting lawful Ruqyah (reciting Qur`an and saying supplications over the sick seeking healing) over the person. The forbidden Ruqyah (i.e. recitation for healing or protection) is any words recited that are unknown or which involve Munkar. As for Ruqyah using the Qur`an and lawful Dua`a (supplication), this is permitted. The Prophet (ﷺ) used to perform Ruqyah for his people, and Jibril (Gabriel, peace be upon him) performed Ruqyah for the Prophet (ﷺ). The Prophet (ﷺ) said: There is nothing wrong with Ruqyah as long as it does not involve any Shirk (associating others with Allah in His Divinity or worship). A boy or a girl afflicted with a disease should be read on by their father or mother or others seeking healing. They can recite Surah Al-Fatihah (Opening Chapter of the Qur`an), Ayat-ul-Kursy (the Qur`an ic Verse of Allah's Chair, Surah Al-Baqarah, 2:255), Surah Al-Ikhlas and Al-Mu`awwidhatayn (Surahs Al-Falaq and Al-Nas), and supplication should be made, asking Allah to make them well. This can also be done for the sick or someone who has been bitten or stung, as the Sahabah (Companions of the Prophet) recited Qur`an on the man who was stung by a scorpion, this is permitted. Reciting satanic incantations, meaningless words, names of devils or unknown supplications, all this is not permitted. Also, amulets, known as "Huruz" or "Jawami'" or called by any other names, are all forbidden to hang or wear. The Prophet (ﷺ) forbade the hanging of amulets, saying: Anyone who ties an amulet, may Allah not fulfill his aim; and anyone who ties a seashell, may Allah not give him peace. It was reported from Hudhayfah (may Allah be pleased with him) that he saw a man who had tied a string around his hand as protection from fever, so he cut it and recited the Saying of Allah (Glorified be He): And most of them believe not in Allah except that they attribute partners unto Him [i.e. they are Mushrikun i.e. polytheists. See Verse 6: 121]. Also, `Imran ibn Husayn (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that: The Prophet (ﷺ) saw a man wearing a brass ring on his upper arm, so he (ﷺ) said, 'What is this?' The man replied, 'This is to protect from Al-Wahinah (pain in the shoulder and the arm). He (ﷺ) said, 'Truly, it will only increase you in weakness. Take it off; if you were to die with it on you, you would never succeed.' This is a threat...
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