What is the reason for the intense fear and numbness that afflicts the worshpiper when alone, and do these symptoms (fear, numbness, forgetfulness, back pain) indicate demonic possession (mass) or sorcery (sihr)? And how can this condition be overcome to return to practicing acts of worship normally and to get rid of the fear so that he can marry?
What protects one from touch (of the jinn) is maintaining congregational prayers, morning and evening remembrances (adhkar), reciting Ayatul-Kursi and Surahs Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq, and An-Nas after every prayer and before sleeping, reciting the last two verses of Surah Al-Baqarah every night, saying "La ilaha illallah wahdahu la sharika lah" (There is no god but Allah, alone without partner) one hundred times every day, and upon entering the mosque, saying: "Audhu billahi al-Azim wa bi wajhihi al-karim wa sultanihi al-qadim min ash-shaytanir-rajim" (I seek refuge in Allah, the Almighty, and in His Noble Countenance, and in His eternal dominion from the accursed devil). Fear of Satan may prevent a servant from remembering Allah. Prayer is a source of security and tranquility. If a worshiper experiences anything during prayer, he should seek refuge in Allah from Satan and spit lightly to his left three times. It is recommended to live life normally and not surrender to fear. There is no harm in seeking help from someone who performs ruqyah (Islamic exorcism) in accordance with the Sharia, while being cautious of charlatans.
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