METHOD OF RUQYAH
Conditions for Ruqyah to be successful
Intention
Ruqyah is a du’ā. The
intention should always
be to ask Allah to
remove the evil by the
words of the Qur’ān.
Conviction (yaqīn)
One should recite
loudly and clearly, with
firm conviction and
belief in Allah, who
Alone gives cure.
Patience & Consistency
Like all treatment,
consistency is key.
Daily recitation, du‘ā’
and other treatments
must be maintained for
positive results
Before Ruqyah
During Ruqyah
Intention
Ruqyah is a du’ā. The
intention should always
be to ask Allah to
remove the evil by the
words of the Qur’ān.
Make wudhū, offer two rak‘ats and make sincere du‘ā’. Du‘ā’, especially in tahajjud,
brings great reprieve and assistance from Allah جل جلاله.
Make abundant and sincere istighfār (seeking forgiveness from Allah جل جلاله), and stay
away from sins. One should restore people’s rights if they have wronged anyone or
taken anything unjustly.
Give sadaqah as it wards off calamity (Bayhaqī). The Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم said:
“Treat your sick by giving Sadaqah.” (Bayhaqī)
Remove animate pictures from the home. Any amulets (ta’wīdh) which contain
illegible text or invokes upon other than Allah should also be taken out and disposed
of in a river.
Remain in a state of wudhū through the day and also sleep with wudhū.
Begin Ruqyah by sending Salawāt (salutations) upon the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم. Recite the
Ruqyah (see p.4 and p.5) loudly, clearly and with concentration, at least 3 or 7 times.
One may recite directly into the hands, blowing into them and rubbing them over
the body. One can also recite whilst placing the hands over the part of the body that
is in pain.
One may recite and blow on water. Keep the mouth close to the water, breathe into
it and repeatedly blow over it. This can be used for drinking and bathing (see p.11).
Olive oil and other Sunnah medicines can be recited upon and applied to the body.
When reciting on others, place the hand on the forehead of the affected person
(mahram only), or on the part of the body in pain, recite and blow.
If one cannot recite, then Ruqyah can be listened to. This should be done with full
concentration. One should listen carefully and ensure that they do not fall asleep
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