What Is Ruqyah? Everything You Need to Know About Qur’anic Spiritual Healing

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We live in a time of emotional overwhelm, spiritual fatigue, and unseen disturbances. While medicine addresses the physical, Ruqyah offers healing for what lies beneath the surface — the realm of the unseen (al-ghayb).

But what exactly is Ruqyah? Is it safe? Who can do it? And how does it relate to issues like sihr (black magic), ʿayn (evil eye), or jinn possession?

Let’s explore everything you need to know about authentic Qur’anic Ruqyah — the spiritual healing of the Sunnah.

📖 What Is Ruqyah?

Ruqyah refers to the recitation of Qur’anic verses, duʿā’ from the Sunnah, and names of Allah for the purpose of healing spiritual ailments. The Prophet ﷺ used it and taught it to his companions — not as mysticism, but as ibādah-based therapy.

“Present your ruqyahs to me. There is no harm in ruqyah as long as it does not involve shirk.” (Muslim 2200)

🧿 What Can Ruqyah Help With?

Ruqyah is used for:

  • Sihr (black magic)
  • ʿAyn (evil eye, jealousy)
  • Mas (jinn possession or whispering)
  • Anxiety, rage, insomnia, addiction
  • Blockages in marriage, rizq, or ʿibādah

Some people experience strange medical symptoms that do not respond to clinical treatment — this may be due to spiritual affliction, and Ruqyah can be the missing piece.

🧠 How Do I Know If I Need Ruqyah?

Warning signs may include:

  • Repeated nightmares, sleep paralysis
  • Aversion to Qur’an, salah, or dhikr
  • Sudden mood swings or aggression
  • Chronic fatigue with no medical cause
  • Hearing whispers or seeing shadow-like figures
  • Unexplained failure in relationships or finances

⚠️ Important: Not all suffering is spiritual. Always seek medical advice first — then spiritual consultation with a trained ruqyah practitioner grounded in the Sunnah.

🕋 How Is Ruqyah Performed?

A proper Ruqyah session includes:

  1. Recitation of Qur’anic verses (especially Al-Fātiḥah, Ayat al-Kursi, Surah al-Baqarah, and Al-Muʿawwidhāt)
  2. Duʿā’ from hadith, invoking Allah’s names (like Al-Shāfī, Al-Ḥafīẓ)
  3. Blowing gently (nafth) over water, oil, or the person afflicted
  4. No talismans, no jinn dialogues, no mother’s name — these are signs of fraud

Ruqyah can be done on yourself (self-ruqyah) or by a trusted practitioner.

⚖️ Is Ruqyah Safe? Any Side Effects?

Yes — when done correctly, Ruqyah is 100% safe, as it involves the Qur’an and duʿā’ only. However, some people may experience:

  • Crying or nausea
  • Shaking or yawning
  • Emotional release or even vomiting (as toxins or spiritual entities resist departure)

These are signs that the affliction is reacting to the Qur’an — a good sign, not a danger.

🛑 Red Flags to Watch Out For

If someone claims to do Ruqyah but:

  • Uses symbols or written taʿwīdh
  • Asks for your mother’s name
  • Promises instant results
  • Speaks to or negotiates with jinn

…run. These are not Sunnah-based, and may fall into black magic or shirk.

🤲 The Power of Ruqyah: Healing Through Tawḥīd

Ruqyah is not magic. It is a return to Allah — through the vibrations of His Words and the purification of the heart. It requires:

  • Tawbah (repentance)
  • Dhikr (daily remembrance)
  • Sabr and istiqāmah (patience and consistency)
“And We sent down in the Qur’an that which is a healing and a mercy to the believers…”
Qur’an 17:82

🧭 Conclusion:

Ruqyah is not a service — it is a sacred process of spiritual restoration. If you or someone you know is struggling with the unseen, don’t wait. The solution is not found in fear, but in the Light of the Qur’an.

📅 Book a certified ruqyah session or begin self-ruqyah today. Healing is near, by the permission of Allah.