Should I burn the taweez?
Q0007: Salam brother, I found a taweez in my house. I read on Islam Q & A that we should burn them. Is that true? jazak Allah
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
Taweez is a charm or amulet created by writing words or letters on a paper to supposedly protect a person or bring them good luck. They are often encased in a metal, leather or plastic water proof casing. Some are given to wear, others to burn or bury or keep with you at all times.
Generally speaking there are three types of taweez.
1. The Quranic taweez it contains only verses of the Quran. I am of the opinion that it should not be worn or made use of as the best way to protect oneself is to read the verses of the Quran as instructed by the prophet (sallahu alayki wa sallam). Click here.
2. A taweez or charm made from numbers and letters in a grid format. Or illegible writing or symbols. Mixed with Quranic ayat. This type of taweez is definitively haram and MUST be avoided. Sometimes this type of charm is given by a imam or a religious leader. In which case it could mean that they copied it from a book thinking it is allowed and ok to do so. Maybe they did not intend any harm by it.
3. The same as above but written by a magician who maybe disguised as an imam or peer or holy person. (see here for more detail). They know what they are doing an therefore will provide you with a genuine article.
Most taweez will be made with plain paper but always check for waxy/ oily layer. So to be on the safer side. We should rip up the taweez and then soak them in ruqya water. DO NOT BURN TAWEEZ! Please see 0007 Should we burn taweez?
For a detailed explanation of 0006 How to get rid of taweez properly
Kamal Ahmed
Former Raqi
Generally speaking there are three types of taweez.
1. The Quranic taweez it contains only verses of the Quran. I am of the opinion that it should not be worn or made use of as the best way to protect oneself is to read the verses of the Quran as instructed by the prophet (sallahu alayki wa sallam). Click here.
2. A taweez or charm made from numbers and letters in a grid format. Or illegible writing or symbols. Mixed with Quranic ayat. This type of taweez is definitively haram and MUST be avoided. Sometimes this type of charm is given by a imam or a religious leader. In which case it could mean that they copied it from a book thinking it is allowed and ok to do so. Maybe they did not intend any harm by it.
3. The same as above but written by a magician who maybe disguised as an imam or peer or holy person. (see here for more detail). They know what they are doing an therefore will provide you with a genuine article.
Most taweez will be made with plain paper but always check for waxy/ oily layer. So to be on the safer side. We should rip up the taweez and then soak them in ruqya water. DO NOT BURN TAWEEZ! Please see 0007 Should we burn taweez?
For a detailed explanation of 0006 How to get rid of taweez properly
Kamal Ahmed
Former Raqi