What is the Shar'i ruqyah for severe headaches?
It was mentioned regarding the treatment of headaches that when revelation descended upon the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, he would develop a headache, so he would cover his head with henna. He would also bind his head during his illness. And no one complained to him of a headache except that he would tell him: "Perform cupping." No specific verses were revealed for the treatment of headaches, however, the Qur’an is a general healing, as Allah Almighty says: "And We send down from the Qur’an that which is a healing and a mercy to those who believe," and the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "The best medicine is the Qur’an."
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