Is it permissible to bring a sheikh to the home for a Ruqyah (Islamic incantation/exorcism) out of fear of possession or sorcery, and how can one identify and remove sorcery without violating Islamic law?
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If there is no clear reason for the discord, it might be due to magic or similar causes. There are signs of a person afflicted by magic that one can refer to.
One should be diligent in performing (Islamic exorcism/healing), and it is best for a Muslim to perform it upon themselves. If they are unable, there is no harm in having one of the righteous people perform it.
Among what aids in treatment are: a person's steadfastness, performing obligatory duties, avoiding forbidden acts, maintaining remembrance of Allah (), frequently reciting the Qur'an, and making abundant supplications.
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