What is sufficient protection for someone who feels a terrifying prickling caused by an invisible entity during sleep, and is reading the Qur'an, reciting dhikr, and performing prayer enough for protection, or is ruqyah necessary?
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What often happens are nightmares caused by Satan, and one is protected from them by observing the remembrances before sleep, such as Ayatul-Kursi. The reason might also be a physical illness, and it is advisable to see a specialized doctor or seek a legitimate practitioner.
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