Description
Talisman is an important act to the human in the African community. Africans in general use talisman for protection from evil, it is as well invites good fortune to the possessor. In this book, the author discusses the power of talisman among Muslims in the area. In terms of commerce people used it to enhanced one’s business and livelihood. It is therefore needs serious attention for the benefits of Muslims in the community. Talismans generally can be used for good or evil purpose in the society. Some people engaged in criminal activities out of the use of Talisman to deceive people in destroying one another in the community. Talisman is favoured by the majority of Muslims in the area. The few people who do not patronize it are ignorant of its religious permissibility. The book initially gives an overview, the origin of Talisman and the uses of Talisman. It is worth mentioning that while Islam does not forbid the use of talismans, it only recognizes those derived from the Qur’anic texts, Sunnah of the Holy Prophet, School of Thoughts views on Talisman, The Scholars Views on Talisman and it is adamantly opposed to those that are incompatible with Islam.
