Is specializing in Ruqyah Shariah (Islamic exorcism/healing), publicizing it, and opening a shop for it considered an innovation (bid'ah)? Is treatment with Chinese acupuncture forbidden? And what is the ruling on demanding payment for Ruqyah?
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It is permissible for a person to engage in Shariah (Islamic exorcism). Ibn Jibreen issued a allowing specialization in it, and Ibn Baz permitted taking a fee for it. Furthermore, reciting over oil or water takes the same ruling as reciting over the patient himself.
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