Saudi Arabia Witchunts

Muri bin Ali bin Issa al-Asiri was beheaded at the Southern Najran Province of Saudi Arabia in 2012. Why? He was charged with Witchcraft and sorcery. Seemingly Mr. Asiri was a fortune teller and faith healer who was found with "books and talismans (a ring or stone believed to bring good luck). He also admitted to having comitted adultery. Please read the article for more information on his story, as well as other women and men executed for witchcraft in Saudi Arabia.
Saudi man executed for 'witchcraft and sorcery' - BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-18503550.amp