Abu Sa'id Khudri reported that some
persons amongst the Companions of Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him) set
out on a journey and they happened to pass by a tribe from the tribes of
Arabia. They demanded hospitality from the members of that tribe, but they did
not extend any hospitality to them. They said to them: Is there any incantator
amongst you, as the chief of the tribe has been stung by a scorpion? A person
amongst us said: 'Yes. So he came to him and he practised incan- tation with
the help of Sura al-Fatiha and the person became all right. He was given a
flock of sheep (as recompense), but he refused to accept that, saying: I shall
make a mention of it to Allah's Apostle (may peace be upon him), and if he
approves of it. then I shall accept it. So we came to Allah's Apostle (may
peace be upon him) and made a mention of that to him and he (that person) said:
Allah's Messenger by Allah, I did not practice incantation but with the help of
Sura al-Fatiha of the Holy Book. He (the Holy Prophet) smiled and said: How did
you come to know that it can be used (as incantation)? - And then said: Take
out of that and allocate a share for me
along with your share.(Muslim, Book 26 : Hadith 5458 )
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