Is it permissible for a woman suffering from continuous fainting spells, for which modern medicine has not identified a cause, to continue treatment with what is called "Al-Dumyati" — which is incomprehensible speech recited over her during fainting spells, and through which she claims to be cured — despite her husband's rejection of it and his belief that it is sinful, or must she submit to the illness due to the lack of a medical cure for it?

We ask Allah to grant this sister healing, and we advise her to pursue means of treatment and to supplicate persistently, for Allah has made a cure for every ailment. The fundamental principle regarding treatment with unlawful (haram) or impure (najis) substances is prohibition, based on the Prophet's (peace be upon him) saying: "Seek treatment, but do not seek treatment with what is unlawful," and his prohibition of foul medicine. It is not permissible to seek treatment or perform ruqyah (exorcism/healing through prayer) with that whose meaning is not understood. She should perform ruqyah on herself with the Qur'an and authentic supplications (du'as), and seek assistance through prayer (salat), supplication, and charity (sadaqah). She should also treat herself with Prophetic remedies such as honey, black seed, and Zamzam water. It is permissible to seek assistance from someone known for their sound creed and adherence to the Sunnah in performing legal ruqyah.