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Spirit possession and exorcism in Islam

Spirit possession in Islam refers to the belief that evil spirits or jinns can possess human beings and cause them mental or physical harm. Exorcism is the practice of removing these spirits from the body of the possessed person using Quranic verses and traditional Islamic practices.

To explain it like you are five years old, imagine that there are some bad creatures called jinns that can enter your body and make you feel very sick or act very strange. In Islam, people believe that these jinns are created by Allah and they can either be good or bad. When they are bad, they like to cause trouble and harm to human beings.

So, when someone gets possessed by a bad jinn, they need to go to a special person called an exorcist, who knows how to remove the jinn from their body. The exorcist will use special verses from the Quran called ruqyah to recite over the person who is possessed. These are powerful words that can make the jinn feel uncomfortable and weak.

The exorcist will also perform some traditional Islamic practices to make the environment sacred and safe, so the jinn cannot harm anyone else. Sometimes, they may need to sprinkle some water on the person or use some special oils to calm down the jinn.

Overall, spirit possession and exorcism in Islam is a serious matter, and people take it very seriously. It is important to remember that not all illnesses or mental health problems are caused by jinns and that medical treatments should also be considered for those who need them.