Seeking exorcism (jharr phunk) from an infidel:
Seeking exorcism (jharr phunk) from an infidel:
Question: Zaid says it's permissible to get exorcism (jharr phunk) for a patient from an infidel, while Bakr says it's not permissible and is actually polytheism.
Answer: If seeking exorcism from an infidel involves honoring or showing devotion to them, it's impermissible. Otherwise, it's permissible, provided the infidel doesn't use polytheistic practices during the exorcism. However, it's unlikely that
infidel or polytheist wouldn't use polytheistic statements during the ritual.
(Jami'-ul-Fatawa, Volume: 2, Page: 368).