Permissibility of Performing Ruqyah in Absentia
Question: Is it permissible to recite ruqyah for one of my family members or for my entire family, whether inside or outside the house, without being near them? That is because there is sihr (witchcraft) which is causing division in the entire family. Can this ruqyah have an impact on them remotely? Answer: The […]
Charging for the ruqyah
Is it permissible to charge for ruqyah? The majority of Islamic scholars agree that it is permissible to charge for ruqyah. This is the consensus of the Hanafi, Maliki, Shafi’i, Hanbali, and Zahiri schools of thought, and this view is held by Ibn Qudamah, Ibn Taymiyyah, Al-Suyuti and other prominent scholars of the Ummah. […]
Healing non-Muslims with ruqyah
Healing non-Muslims with ruqyah It is not a condition for healing with shar‘i ruqyah or with the Qur’an that the patient must be a Muslim, because reciting Qur’an, authentic supplications, and the use of shar‘i ruqyah are remedies for all people, Muslims and non-Muslims alike. Some scholars stated there is no disagreement among the […]
Who can treat people with ruqyah?
Reciting Ruqyah on Oneself
Reciting Ruqyah on Oneself Some Islamic scholars, who believe that asking others to perform ruqyah reduces one’s tawakkul (reliance on Allah), argue that the basis is for a person to recite ruqyah on himself, and that this is the best form of ruqyah. The matter of requesting ruqyah was discussed in detail in the […]
Types of ruqyah
Types of Ruqyah in Islam: Permissible and Impermissible Practices Introduction Ruqyah is a well-established means of seeking healing and protection in Islam. It is rooted in the Qur’an and the Sunnah and was practiced by the Prophet ﷺ and his Companions. At the same time, many practices today are labeled as ruqyah despite incorporating […]
The best ruqyah
Illnesses that can be caused by sihr
Prophet SAWS was tested with sihr!
What is ruqyah?

Definition of Ruqyah Ibn Qayyim said: “Ruqyah consists of mentioning Allah, surrendering to His will, seeking refuge in His power and strength from the evil of pain, which is sufficient to alleviate the pain. Repeating these words further enhances the effectiveness of the remedy, like taking a prescribed medicine regularly to remove unwanted substances […]