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Faith Belief in the Evil Eye, Magic, and Jinn 1670 2026-11-10

Is the So-Called “Zuhri Person” Real or a Myth? What Is the Ruling on Believing in Their Alleged Abilities?

Question
There is widespread talk about a person known as the “Zuhri” or “Zouhri.” It is claimed that this person has certain distinctive marks on their hand, head, tongue, or eye, and possesses supernatural abilities, such as seeing jinn and hidden treasures. It is also claimed that if certain Quranic verses are recited over them, a veil is lifted from their eyes, enabling them to see the jinn. Is the so-called Zuhri person a reality recognized in Islam? Are there Quranic verses that reveal these alleged abilities to them?
Answer

 

All praise is due to Allah, and may peace and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allah.

First: The reality of the so-called Zuhri person

What is said about the so-called Zuhri or Zouhri person is nothing but superstition and charlatanry, and it has no basis in Islamic teachings.

Among the widespread claims about this person are that they are born under certain zodiac signs, have distinctive marks on their hand, head, tongue, or eye, are descended from the jinn, are loved by the jinn, or can see hidden treasures.

All these claims are falsehoods with no evidence. They are tricks used by charlatans to lead people into superstition and make them attached to illusions.

Second: Do zodiac signs and stars affect a person's characteristics?

Zodiac signs and stars have no influence on a person's characteristics, morals, or future. Believing that each zodiac sign has specific personality traits is a false belief and a claim to knowledge of the unseen.

The Prophet ﷺ said:

“Whoever acquires knowledge from the stars has acquired a branch of magic, and the more he learns, the more he acquires.” Narrated by Abu Dawud and Ibn Majah.

Third: Can a person see the jinn if the Quran is recited over them?

The claim that reciting certain verses over a person removes a veil from their eyes, allowing them to see the jinn, is false and has no evidence.

The basic principle is that humans cannot see the jinn, as Allah Almighty says:

“Indeed, he and his tribe see you from where you do not see them.” [Al-A'raf: 27]

Some people afflicted by possession or magic may see jinn. However, reciting the Quran harms the jinn and often causes it to leave the afflicted person; it does not give that person the ability to see it.

Fourth: What is the reality behind claims of seeing hidden treasures?

Sorcerers often exploit these superstitions to deceive people. Some of them may seek closeness to the jinn by slaughtering children or committing acts of shirk and disbelief in order to gain access to hidden treasures.

They spread claims that certain children possess special abilities to locate treasures. These are among the methods of deception and manipulation.

Conclusion: There is no basis for the so-called Zuhri person, nor are there physical marks that prove a person possesses supernatural abilities, or Quranic verses that enable them to see jinn or hidden treasures. Muslims should stay away from these superstitions, occupy themselves with beneficial knowledge and righteous deeds, and maintain regular remembrance of Allah and acts of obedience, as these are among the means of protection from the devils.

And Allah knows best.