Is a man who recites the Qur’an and tells others what to recite, and the conditions of some patients improve, considered a legitimate شیخ (Shaykh), even though he claims that jinn have embraced Islam through him and they are the ones who tell him what to recite? And is a woman who claims that she only recites the Qur’an, and that “the group she has” (meaning the jinn) invalidate magic, considered a legitimate راقية (Raqiyah)? And can a legitimate Raqiyah have jinn helping him or her in treatment, or is this matter unrelated to legitimate Ruqyah?

Allah tests His servants with illnesses and has provided healing for them. The Prophet (peace be upon him) guided us to seek treatment. The Shari'ah permits Ruqyah (exorcism/spiritual healing) provided it is free from shirk (polytheism). Jibril (Gabriel) performed Ruqyah on the Prophet (peace be upon him), and the Prophet taught Ruqyah and performed it on the Companions. It is not permissible to seek the help of jinn in Ruqyah, as this involves shirk, and they only increase a person's burden. One must be wary of those who mix truth with falsehood. As for the younger sister, it is preferable to present her case to specialists or those who adhere to the regulations of legitimate Islamic Ruqyah.