What is the effective treatment for the obsessive-compulsive disorder that my sister suffers from, which manifests in her extreme fear of death, accompanied by physical symptoms such as heat and a feeling of suffocation, despite doctors confirming her physical well-being, knowing that there are strong indications of sorcery, so how can she be helped to return to her normal life?
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The sister must fight these whispers (waswas), get rid of them, and turn away from them through supplication and seeking refuge in Allah Almighty, and by frequently reciting the authentic ruqyahs. Death is a certainty, and a Muslim must prepare for it through good deeds and obedience to Allah. The remembrance of death should motivate a Muslim to act, not be a cause for misery.
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