When witchcraft was used against the Prophet , this did not affect his worship

Praise be to Allaah.

The correct view is that the Prophet
(peace and
blessings of Allaah be upon him) was not harmed by that withcraft physically, mentally or
spiritually, or with regard to the Message which he had been enjoined to convey. None of
the people noticed or mentioned any change in his life or in his dealing with them, his
salaah and adhkaar, or his teachings. The effect of that witchcraft had to do with his
initmate relationship with his wives, or with some of his wives, and it was reported only
by ‘Aa’ishah, who mentioned that he would imagine that he had had intercourse
with his wives when in fact he had not. This effect did not have any impact upon the
Message; it happened by the will and decree of Allaah, for a reason. Allaah tested some of
the righteous people, such as the Prophets, more severely than other people, and the test
is in accordance with the degree of righteousness of a person. And Allaah knows best.