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Is the academic decline and feeling of fear and dread experienced by a female student when discussing with professors due to envy (hasad)? And how can she perform ruqyah for herself? Is there a specific supplication for excellence?

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The decline in ijtihad (independent reasoning) and the weakening of the scientific level might be due to the evil eye or envy, for every possessor of blessings is envied. We recommend consistent ruqyah (Islamic exorcism/healing). We also recommend piety and staying away from sins, as sins diminish blessings. Knowledge is light, and Allah's light is not guided to a disobedient person. We emphasize the necessity of adhering to Shariah guidelines when seeking knowledge from men or in mixed environments. As for supplication (du'a), every supplication for improving one's condition, removing harm, strengthening memory, and enhancing understanding is beneficial, for Allah has promised to answer the supplications of those who supplicate.

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