Kamil ÇAKIN
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form of magic is known and practiced at the time of the Prophet Muhammad. Prophets that were sent
by God during the course of human history always had enemies. These enemies tried to destroy the
Prophets and from time to time they were successful. According to the Qur’anic statements, some of
the previous nations killed the Prophets sent to them and for that reason deserved damnation. The
Prophet Muhammad similarly had many enemies from among the idolaters, hypocrites and members
of other religions and his life was under constant threat and he was forced to emigrate to Medina.
Those enemies who tried to get rid of him by every means possible might have had recourse to magic
as well. According to traditions, magic had been worked on the Prophet, who was effected by it for a
while and then was saved through the guidance of God. The reports telling that the Prophet was
bewitched was subjected to objections and criticisms. Some scholars argued that if one accepts that
the Prophet was effected by magic then his mission as a prophet will be imperilled and the idea of
the protectedness of revelation will be harmed. This study first deals with the above-mentioned hadith
in terms of hadith methodology and then discusses the objections and criticisms directed against it
as an example of the conflict zones between reality and ideology.
Key Words: Prophet Muhammad, Magic, Narrative, Ideology, Real