What is Ruqyah? Quranic Healing Explained (Sunnah Method)

Ruqyah Quranic Healing

Ruqyah (رقية) is an Islamic healing practice using Quranic verses, duas, and prophetic methods to cure physical and spiritual ailments. Recognized by the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ), it is a powerful remedy for evil eye, black magic (sihr), jinn possession, anxiety, and sickness.

In this guide, we’ll explore:
✅ What Ruqyah is & its Islamic ruling
✅ Evidence from Quran & Hadith
✅ How to perform Ruqyah correctly
✅ Common misconceptions

(This article is based on the book “Amulets and Ruqyas in Islam” by Fazlullah Sabri Chishti, a detailed scholarly work on Islamic healing.)

What is Ruqyah in Islam?

Ruqyah (also spelled Rukyah, Ruqya, or Roqya) is:

• Recitation of Quranic verses (e.g., Ayat al-Kursi, Surah Al-Falaq, Surah An-Nas)
• Blowing (nafth) on water or the affected person
• Using permissible duas for protection & cure

Types of Ruqyah

1. Ruqyah Shar’iyyah (Permissible Ruqyah)
   1. Uses only Quran & authentic Sunnah (no shirk or magic).
   1. Example: Reciting Surah Al-Fatihah for healing (Sahih Bukhari).
2. Ruqyah with Shirk (Forbidden Ruqyah)
   1. Involves black magic, unknown words, or calling upon jinn.
   1. Prohibited in Islam (Sahih Muslim).

Quran & Hadith Evidence for Ruqyah

1. Quranic Proof

Allah says:

“And We send down of the Quran that which is healing and mercy for the believers.”
(Quran 17:82)

2. Hadith Proofs

• Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) performed Ruqyah:
  • Bibi Aisha (RA) narrated that the Prophet (ﷺ) blew on his hands and recited Surah Al-Falaq & An-Nas when sick (Sahih Bukhari 5017).
• Ruqyah for Evil Eye:
  • The Prophet (ﷺ) said: “The evil eye is real” and allowed Ruqyah for it (Sahih Muslim 2188).
• Ruqyah for Poison & Stings:
  • The Prophet (ﷺ) permitted Ruqyah for snake bites & scorpion stings (Sahih Bukhari 5742).

How to Perform Ruqyah (Sunnah Method)

Step 1: Purify Your Intention

• Perform Ruqyah only for Allah’s sake, not for money or fame.

Step 2: Recite These Quranic Verses

• Ayat al-Kursi (Quran 2:255) – Protects from jinn & black magic.
• Surah Al-Falaq (113) & An-Nas (114) – For evil eye & sihr.
• Surah Al-Fatihah (1) – Known as “The Healing” (Shifa).

Step 3: Blow on Water or Affected Area

• Blow lightly on your hands, then wipe over the body (or drink the water).

Step 4: Make Dua for Healing

• Example Dua:

“O Allah, Lord of mankind, remove the harm and heal, for You are the Healer. There is no healing except Your healing.”
(Sahih Bukhari 5675)

Common Misconceptions About Ruqyah

❌ “Ruqyah is magic” → False! Ruqyah is Quranic healing, while magic (sihr) is haram.
❌ “Only scholars can perform Ruqyah” → Anyone can recite Ruqyah if done correctly.
❌ “Ruqyah works instantly” → Healing is from Allah; patience & faith are key.

FAQs About Ruqyah

1. Can Ruqyah be done online?

✅ Yes! Online Ruqyah sessions are valid if the healer is knowledgeable and trustworthy.

2. Is Ruqyah effective for anxiety?

✅ Yes! Surah Ad-Duha (93) and Ayat al-Kursi are proven to calm the heart.

3. Can women perform Ruqyah during menstruation?

✅ Yes! Reciting Quran for Ruqyah is allowed (unlike Salah).

Final Thoughts

Ruqyah is a powerful Sunnah healing method for physical and spiritual ailments. By following the Quran & authentic Hadith, Muslims can seek Divine Healings from evil eye, black magic, and illnesses—without falling into shirk.

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