Ruqyah
Ruqyah is a method of spiritual healing using recitation from the Qur'an and supplications recorded in hadith. It is applied to seek protection or cure from illness, the evil eye, or other harm. Its permitted forms use only recognized Islamic content, without invoking anything other than God.
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What is the reason for the questioner's recurring feeling of something licking his neck and hearing his own breathing during sleep after Fajr prayer, despite his commitment to adhkar and reciting the Quran, and what is the way to get rid of this without resorting to ruqyah?
We recommend treatment by consistently reciting the morning and evening adhkar (remembrances), especially reciting Surah Al-Ikhlas and the Mu'awwidhatayn (Surahs Al-Falaq and An-Nas) three times in the morning and…
Is it permissible, Islamically, for a male raqi (exorcist/healer) to place his hand on the head of a non-mahram woman during ruqyah (exorcism/healing)? And what is the truth behind some raqis' claims that recurrent miscarriage is caused by "jinn possession"?
It is best for a person afflicted with sorcery (sihr) or the evil eye (ayn) to treat themselves by resorting to Allah, the Quran, remembrance (dhikr), and supplication (dua). If they are unable to do so, it is…
Which is better: reciting ruqyah for the sick or calling people to Allah, knowing that most of the time is spent on ruqyah, which prevents one from reciting the daily portion (wird) of the Qur’an?
It is best to follow the guidance of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, by making da'wah (inviting to Islam) your primary goal. If you find someone who needs ruqyah (exorcism/healing through prayer), connect…
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What is the correct method of Ruqyah and treatment for the evil eye, envy, and black magic? And how is self-Ruqyah performed, or Ruqyah for others? And what are the appropriate legitimate remedies for each case? And what is the extent of the impact of audible Ruqyah? And what is the assessment of a raqi (exorcist) who diagnoses without asking questions?
Is it better to stop performing Ruqyah for those who seek it after resorting to sorcerers and graves, and then return to their polytheism after being cured?
Is it permissible for a woman to perform Ruqyah on herself while menstruating, holding the Mus'haf with a barrier during the Ruqyah?