Question
As salamu Alaikum,
Do really can Jinn posses human beings,what is the exact meaning of the verse 2:275 “Those who consume financial interest, they do not rise except as the one who is being beaten by the devil out of direct touch……” what does the word “almassi” meaning “Touch” here implies.I have seen lot of videos in youtube performing Ruqyah on jinn possesed person.what is Ruqyah, do we have any evidence in Quran & Sunnah for both Ruqyah and Jinn possession.
MAY ALLAH REWARD YOU
Regards
Answer
Wa AlaikumuSalam,
The concept of demon possession, while popular among many groups of people in the world, has no basis in Islam. Even though there are many Muslims that believe in such notions their beliefs are not inline with the religion of Islam.
The verse in question is:
[In contrast to these people,] those who [avoid spending in the way of God and] devour Riba, shall only rise [in the hereafter] like the one whom Satan has demented by his touch. – Al Baqarah 2:275
As stated above, the primary sources of Islam do not explicitly mention demonic possession. The Qur’an has used a common saying to illustrate the grim outcome for those who charge riba (i.e. interest). The crime is so severe that on the Day of Resurrection the individual will personify the wickedness of his/her greed. The madness will be plain for all to see and even the individual will recognize it.
I hope this helps.
God knows best.