THREAD #JewishOccultism
A Quranic Depiction of Jewish Occultism:
The Quran provides insights into Jewish mysticism and the occult, specifically within the context of Surah Al Baqarah, verses 101-102 of the Quran.

The Quranic verses emphasize a significant divergence between divine scripture and occult practices within Judaism. While the Old Testament strictly prohibits all forms of magic, the rabbinic texts, particularly the Babylonian Talmud, are depicted as endorsing a myriad of occult teachings, including fortune telling, incantations, and witchcraft.

"And when a messenger from Allah came to them, confirming that which was with them, the children of Israel, a party of those who have been given the Scripture through the Scripture of Allah behind their backs, as if they did not know what it contained, and they followed instead, what the devils had recited during the reign of Solomon."
Surah Al-Baqarah (2:101)

The Babylonian Talmud, a central text in Rabbinic Judaism, is a crucial source of Jewish religious law and theology. It consists of the Mishnah, a written compilation of the Oral Torah, and the Gemara, an elucidation of the Mishnah and related Tannaitic writings.
The Babylonian Talmud is considered more authoritative than the Jerusalem Talmud, and its compilation is attributed to scholars in Babylon, a region that played a significant role in Jewish history.

Rabbi Shlomo wrote, “I see in the Babylonian Talmud, many things which were permitted from the realm of fortune telling incantations and witchcraft; these are innumerable.”
There is a magical tradition within Judaism spanning at least 1500 years, from the time of Solomon to the contemporary era of the Prophet Muhammad. This temporal dimension is supported by the presence of Jewish mystical traditions such as Kabbalah and Gematria, which have persisted for centuries.

The Quran introduces Harut and Marut as angels sent by Allah to Babylon, providing knowledge of magic as a test for humanity. There are historical parallels between the angel Marut and the Babylonian god Marduk.

"It was not Solomon who disbelieved, but the devils disbelieved, teaching people magic."
- Quran, Surah Al Baqarah, 2:102
Babylonian incantation balls, which are considered the earliest known examples of Jewish mystical texts further support the claim that Jews in Babylon were actively involved in magical practices, showcasing a mastery of the occult.

The left-hand path within Jewish occultism, is a philosophical approach adopted by magicians.
At the core of the left-hand path philosophy lies a deliberate and calculated defiance of conventional moral norms. Practitioners on this path actively involve themselves in actions and behaviours that intentionally contradict established societal norms, effectively subverting traditional moral categories. This intentional act of rebellion encompasses a purposeful inversion of accepted moral standards, challenging the very foundations upon which societal expectations are built.

The left-hand path takes a radical stance by intentionally violating established religious taboos. As an extreme form of defiance, practitioners purposefully engage in actions considered impure or forbidden by conventional religious standards, an example would be abortion advocacy.
Satanic by definition and something all cultures and religions purport to be a taboo. As seen in this image:
"Bas-relief at Angkor Wat, Cambodia, c. 1150, depicting a demon inducing an abortion by pounding the abdomen of a pregnant woman with a pestle"

The left-hand path goes beyond the conventional acts of disbelief present in other occult practices. Practitioners actively seek not only communion with spiritual entities but also aspire to achieve godhood within themselves, transcending the limitations imposed by traditional religious structures. embracing a worldview where impurity becomes purity, darkness becomes light, and evil is redefined as good.

The concluding verses of Surah Al Baqarah highlight the transactional nature of magical knowledge, indicating a form of interaction between magicians and supernatural entities like djinn.
The severe warning against engaging in magic in other Quranic verses underscores the potential consequences, having a detrimental impact on both worldly and spiritual realms.
"And the Day when He will gather them all and then say to the angels, 'Did these [people] used to worship you?' They will say, 'Exalted are You! You, [O Allah], are our benefactor not them. Rather, they used to worship the jinn; most of them were believers in them.'"
Surah Saba (34:40-41)
"Say, 'I seek refuge in the Lord of daybreak from the evil of that which He created and from the evil of darkness when it settles and from the evil of the blowers in knots and from the evil of an envier when he envies.'"
Surah Al-Falaq (113:1-5)

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