Fine, jail sentence for those who engage in witchcraft

WAM

People can face a jail sentence and a fine of up to AED 50,000 for committing acts of witchcraft and sorcery.

That's according to the UAE's Public Prosecution, which clarified that such activities violate the country's Islamic (Sharia) law. 

Anyone who directly or indirectly jeopardizes another person's physical or mental state using magic will be punished by law. 

This also includes fortune-telling, hypnotizing people to exploit them, or influencing individual's beliefs through witchcraft. 

More from UAE

On Virgin Radio today

  • The Fix With Dany Neville

    7:00pm - 11:00pm

    Officially the UAE's favourite DJ, Dany Neville makes sure you have the soundtrack you need every Saturday night.

  • Musical Freedom

    11:00pm - Midnight

Trending on Virgin Radio