Books About Magic, Cults and Their History?

[Crimson]

Salam,

I have gotten a hold of a book about 'wizardry' which includes case studies, theory and its use in history. 

Does this fall in the category of learning about black magic and can push me out of the fold of Islam? I'm just genuinely curious to see how it was used in history and to spot events that occur around me or when they happen in the near future. I hear a lot about black magic whether it's from the Qur'an or cultural taboos but have no idea what it is. when to spot its use, when someone is being falsely accused, etc.

We know there are some entities, powerful figures, who practice black magic to further their agenda and I just want to know when these practices are happening around us, why they do it and what is their actually belief, where is stems from, etc. Yeah we can say jins/Iblis/Dajjal taught them, but why? All this symbolism through media must have a deep purpose and it's making me curious. We often just say Illuminati/Zionists/Freemasons but there's definitely more to it and their beliefs.

Is it permissible to read this book or other books coming from this mindset and study the cult? 

Edited May 13, 2019 by Crimson
More info, making it clearer.

[aaaz1618]

I would be careful. I had one years ago as a rebellious antitheistic teen and that book had all sorts of dodgy pictures in. It's whether the books contents are in line with what we are told in our religion or talk of things in different ways which aren't taught by scripture or scholars. I wouldn't bother touching such material with a rusty javelin pole, but maybe there is some scholarly opinion about such education.

[notme]

Learning to understand and appreciate the beliefs of others is good. 

Learning spells and potions or whatever comes very alarmingly close to actually practicing the beliefs of others. 

A history book is probably safe, but always pay attention to how what you read affects you spiritually. Some people are more sensitive, some are less sensitive - don't put anything into your mind which will cause you harm. 

[HakimPtsid]

10 hours ago, Crimson said:

Salam,

I have gotten a hold of a book about 'wizardry' which includes case studies, theory and its use in history. 

Does this fall in the category of learning about black magic and can push me out of the fold of Islam? I'm just genuinely curious to see how it was used in history and to spot events that occur around me or when they happen in the near future. I hear a lot about black magic whether it's from the Qur'an or cultural taboos but have no idea what it is. when to spot its use, when someone is being falsely accused, etc.

We know there are some entities, powerful figures, who practice black magic to further their agenda and I just want to know when these practices are happening around us, why they do it and what is their actually belief, where is stems from, etc. Yeah we can say jins/Iblis/Dajjal taught them, but why? All this symbolism through media must have a deep purpose and it's making me curious. We often just say Illuminati/Zionists/Freemasons but there's definitely more to it and their beliefs.

Is it permissible to read this book or other books coming from this mindset and study the cult? 

Depends what you're really asking:

1. Magic and Occultism is one massively diverse topic (Islam has it's own area there too).

2. Cults are another thing.

3. Then History and understanding the way the world operates, how the people running the show are able to effortlessly control and manipulate the mass populous of people especially in the Western world, is another thing. 

However all three do have overlap, while being distinctly different topics. 

Edited May 14, 2019 by HakimPtsid

[HakimPtsid]

3 hours ago, aaaz1618 said:

I would be careful. I had one years ago as a rebellious antitheistic teen and that book had all sorts of dodgy pictures in. It's whether the books contents are in line with what we are told in our religion or talk of things in different ways which aren't taught by scripture or scholars. I wouldn't bother touching such material with a rusty javelin pole, but maybe there is some scholarly opinion about such education.

On the other hand, it does have the power to turn staunch anti-religious  Materialist Atheists to a religion (like Islam) given enough critical thinking and taste of life beyond the veil of daily experience. 

[Ashvazdanghe]

19 hours ago, Crimson said:

Salam,

I have gotten a hold of a book about 'wizardry' which includes case studies, theory and its use in history. 

Does this fall in the category of learning about black magic and can push me out of the fold of Islam? I'm just genuinely curious to see how it was used in history and to spot events that occur around me or when they happen in the near future. I hear a lot about black magic whether it's from the Qur'an or cultural taboos but have no idea what it is. when to spot its use, when someone is being falsely accused, etc.

We know there are some entities, powerful figures, who practice black magic to further their agenda and I just want to know when these practices are happening around us, why they do it and what is their actually belief, where is stems from, etc. Yeah we can say jins/Iblis/Dajjal taught them, but why? All this symbolism through media must have a deep purpose and it's making me curious. We often just say Illuminati/Zionists/Freemasons but there's definitely more to it and their beliefs.

Is it permissible to read this book or other books coming from this mindset and study the cult? 

Salam just learning about it doesn't push you out of the fold of Islam as in holy Qur'an said Harut & Marut came to people to learn them magic but they said it's for your test & protection but people just learned parts that was for harming others 

Majority of this practice comes from Babylon & Egypt of Pharoahs  that practices comes from both but symbolism mostly comes from Egypt that inherited by Jews that after Prophet Solomon/Suleyman (عليه السلام)death turned to worshiping Jins to gain same power as him from unholy practices not divinity from Allah that now we call them Illuminati/Zionists/Freemasons

you can read these books but you must aware that don't fall in their trap but it's better to focus on Qur'an & duas in this blessed month of Ramadan instead of something that can be harmful & dangerous for your belief.

Edited May 14, 2019 by Ashvazdanghe