Sixir, Isha iyo Jinka were very prevalent customs and practices in pre-Islamic Arabia and many parts of Africa. How prevalent was the practice of black magic and jinn possession among Somalis in the pre-Islamic period? Somalis tend to blame every misfortune or unfortunate situation on Sixir, Isha, or Jinka. Does that mentality stem from the cultural norms of the past? For example, if a Somali child was diagnosed with autism, Somali parents would say, Isha ayaa ku dhacay, and he only needs Quraan saar to treat his condition. I keep noticing Somali parents blaming Sixir, Isha, or Jinka for their most unfortunate problems.
Professor and historian of Islamic esotericism and astrology Ali A. Olomi states that "the Somali Qori ismaris is a sorcerer-like being who rubs himself with special stick-like herbs and can transform into a hyena or dog. The association here with magic in the form of sihir or buda is overt."
Sixir, Jinka, and Isha are real. I am not denying it. But the way our people keep blaming black magic, evil eyes, or Jinn for every unfortunate circumstance needs to stop. Marwalba Akhriso adkaarta subax iyo galab. It will protect you from all harm and evil. May Allah protect us all.
Professor and historian of Islamic esotericism and astrology Ali A. Olomi states that "the Somali Qori ismaris is a sorcerer-like being who rubs himself with special stick-like herbs and can transform into a hyena or dog. The association here with magic in the form of sihir or buda is overt."
Sixir, Jinka, and Isha are real. I am not denying it. But the way our people keep blaming black magic, evil eyes, or Jinn for every unfortunate circumstance needs to stop. Marwalba Akhriso adkaarta subax iyo galab. It will protect you from all harm and evil. May Allah protect us all.
