Human Rights Violations Due to Magic: A Perspective from the Quran
Human rights violations are a grave concern across the world, and when intertwined with the practice of magic, these violations can take on particularly insidious forms. This blog explores the human rights violations related to magic, focusing on the right to life, the right to education, and freedom from torture or cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment. We will also delve into the Quranic perspective on magic, specifically referencing Surah Al-Baqarah (2:102) and other related verses to provide a comprehensive understanding. Right to Life The right to life is the most fundamental of all human rights. However, the use of magic has historically been associated with harm and even death. The Quran addresses the dangers and the wrongful use of magic in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:102), where it narrates how people learned harmful practices from the devils during the reign of Solomon: > "They followed what the devils used to recite in the reign of Sulaimān (Solomon); and it w...