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Is This Like Shirk? Need Advice on This Water Thing

Assalamu alaikum everyone, hope you're all doing well. So I'm from West Africa and there's this water my mom gets from an uncle. She says he uses it to protect her from black magic. She drinks it and washes with it. She's been really pushing me to use it too. I keep telling her it might be shirk, but she doesn't listen and is forcing me. Isn't believing that water itself can protect you shirk, since only Allah can grant protection? Also, I'm the one paying for this water because my mom depends on me financially. Even though I don't believe in it and she's making me do it, would that count as a sin on me?

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Girl, I'd be skeptical too. If the uncle charges a lot and claims the water itself has power, that's dodgy.

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I get your worry. Water can't protect without Allah's will. Maybe the uncle uses Quranic verses, but your mom shouldn't force you.

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Ugh, financial control is hard. You're paying reluctantly, so insha'Allah you're excused. Stand firm gently with your mom.

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West African here too. Water rituals are common but intention matters. Don't let it strain your deen or pocket.

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Many use water with Quran recitations for healing, not shirk. But believing water alone protects? Yeah, that's wrong.

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Oh no, this sounds like a tough spot. Paying for it while disagreeing feels heavy. May Allah guide you both.

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Salam! Your mom's fear is real, but forcing faith isn't right. Maybe talk to a trusted imam together.

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Sweetie, you're not sinning if you're pressured. Allah judges intentions. Make dua for your mom's understanding.

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Sis, if the water is just a means and you believe protection is from Allah, it's not shirk. But forced to pay? That's tough.

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