In the hidden realm of black magic, few forms are as subtly destructive and spiritually paralyzing as Sihr al-Tasdid—commonly referred to as the Sihr of Blockage. It is a spiritual attack designed not to kill or cause insanity, but to slowly dismantle progress, ambition, and opportunity. Victims find themselves shackled, not by visible chains, but by an invisible force that interferes with every attempt to move forward in life.
In a world obsessed with productivity and success, Sihr al-Tasdid is an insidious enemy. It frustrates marriages, destroys careers, blocks wealth, and shuts down the faculties of purpose and clarity. This article explores what Sihr al-Tasdid is, how it manifests, and how it’s distinguished from ordinary misfortune—without offering treatment, only understanding.
WHAT IS SIHR AL-TASDID
Sihr al-Tasdid (سحر التسديد) literally translates to the “magic of blockage” or “closing off.” The purpose of this type of sihr is to obstruct or shut down specific aspects of a person’s life. It may target their ability to marry, earn a living, complete projects, make clear decisions, or even express themselves in speech or thought.
Whereas other types of sihr are often overt and dramatic, Sihr al-Tasdid is subtle, chronic, and relentless. It creeps in slowly, wrapping around opportunities, conversations, desires, and intentions—turning clarity into confusion, energy into fatigue, and ambition into repeated failure.
MECHANICS OF BLOCKAGE MAGIC
As with other forms of sihr, Sihr al-Tasdid is executed through a collaboration between a magician (sahir) and malevolent jinn. A contract is formed: the magician performs forbidden rituals, often involving impurity and blasphemy, in exchange for the jinn’s obedience. The jinn are then sent to the victim with a specific mission—to obstruct.
This obstruction can take many forms. Sometimes, the jinn is stationed at the person’s aura or body to weaken resolve. In other cases, physical spaces—such as homes, workspaces, or paths of travel—are spiritually “sealed” through objects or incantations. Whatever the method, the result is eerily consistent: the person finds themselves unable to advance.
BLOCKAGES CAUSED BY SIHR AL-TASDID
Though it is one form of magic, Sihr al-Tasdid often targets distinct areas of life. The blockage is usually not general, but deeply strategic. Here are the most common domains affected:
1. Blockage in Marriage
This is one of the most common symptoms. A person who is physically attractive, spiritually active, and emotionally prepared may suddenly find every proposal ending in unexplained withdrawal, confusion, or dislike from suitors. Meetings go well, only to collapse without cause. Alternatively, they may find themselves inexplicably rejecting every potential partner.
2. Blockage in Livelihood and Wealth
Skilled, educated, and driven individuals may face consistent rejection in work or business. Projects that should succeed unravel at the final stage. Investments fail. Employers lose interest for no logical reason. Even jobs gained may suddenly become unbearable or fall apart.
3. Blockage in Study and Understanding
Some victims of Sihr al-Tasdid report being unable to retain knowledge or concentrate. Memorization becomes difficult. Exams are failed despite preparation. For those pursuing Islamic knowledge, Qur’anic recitation may become exhausting, or even physically painful.
4. Blockage in Communication
This can include the inability to express oneself, frequent misunderstanding by others, or speech issues such as stuttering or mental fog. In social settings, one may be ignored or misread.
5. Blockage in Spiritual Progress
Those afflicted may find that their faith stagnates. Acts of worship feel heavy. Tears disappear. Qur’an becomes inaudible or unreadable. They feel distant from Allah, despite effort and desire.
SYMPTOMS OF SIHR AL-TASDID
Because the sihr works subtly on multiple dimensions, the symptoms are often confused with burnout or psychological depression. However, there are signs that hint at spiritual interference:
Chronic failure despite effort and talent
Sudden loss of motivation or direction
Extreme fatigue when approaching goals
Forgetfulness at key moments (e.g., interviews, prayers)
Dreams of locked doors, blocked roads, or falling
Physical heaviness during decision-making
Repeated misfortune in one life area (e.g., marriage, career)
Constant mental fog or confusion
Mood instability when approaching religious acts
When these symptoms appear without any clear medical or psychological cause—and especially if they worsen during acts of worship—Sihr al-Tasdid should be considered.
SABOTAGE FROM THE UNSEEN
Unlike other forms of magic that seek to destroy relationships or harm bodies, Sihr al-Tasdid targets something even more profound—the will. It disables your sense of direction and blocks the divine flow of barakah (blessing) in your life.
This is not merely misfortune. It is intentional sabotage through the hands of the unseen.
Many scholars of ruqyah report that Sihr al-Tasdid is one of the most difficult to detect because its effect can mimic external circumstances: a bad economy, poor communication, or “just bad luck.” But it is the pattern—the consistent, unexplainable repetition—that signals its dark origin.
SIHR AL-TASDID IN QURAN AND SUNNAH
While not explicitly named in the Qur’an, the concept of spiritual blockage is echoed in several verses. One of the most significant is:
“…and they harm them not with it except by the permission of Allah. And they learn that which harms them and benefits them not…”
— [Surah Al-Baqarah 2:102]
This verse confirms that magic can cause real harm, but only by divine allowance. Those who use it gain no benefit—only misery in this life and severe punishment in the next.
Islamic scholars agree that one of the jinn’s key strategies is obstruction—placing spiritual, emotional, or physical roadblocks between a person and their goals. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) also warned that envy, hatred, and sorcery are tools used by devils among men and jinn alike.
PSYCHOLOGICAL VS SPIRITUAL BLOCKAGES
In modern psychology, issues like failure, procrastination, or anxiety are often treated clinically. However, when these symptoms appear without logical cause, or they worsen with Qur’an or du’a, a spiritual root should not be ruled out.
Sihr al-Tasdid is not a replacement diagnosis for laziness or irresponsibility. But when someone is intelligent, determined, and still fails repeatedly in very specific patterns—they may not be lazy. They may be blocked.
THE WAR ON PROGRESS
Sihr al-Tasdid is a spiritual assault on potential. It strikes silently—cutting off possibilities, weakening confidence, and erasing pathways to success. It does not shatter the body or ignite madness; instead, it chokes your capacity to grow.
In Islam, movement, intention, and progress are sacred. Sihr al-Tasdid is a rebellion against divine order, a tool of envy and hatred, and a tragedy when left unidentified. The more one understands the unseen mechanics of such blockages, the better they can recognize when life is being shut down by more than just circumstance.
