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 — never by any other means.
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Ruqyah Shariyah Sessions
Bi-weekly online spiritual healing for physical, emotional and spiritual ailments — upon the Qur’ān and Sunnah, free of cost.
What Ruqyah is
A cure that is already in the Book
Allah ﷹ says: “And We send down in the Qur’ān that which is a cure and a mercy for the believers.” (17:81–82)
The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: “Make good use of the two cures: honey and the Qur’ān.” (Ibn Mājah)
Seeking treatment through the Qur’ān is not only a means of cure — it is a declaration of belief in the Book of Allah, and one of the best ways to build īmān and reaffirm tawḥīd.
Three conditions
What makes Ruqyah work
Conviction (yaqīn)
Recite loudly and clearly, with firm conviction and belief in Allah, who Alone gives cure. Doubt in the words is doubt in the One who sent them.
Patience & consistency
Like all treatment, consistency is key. Daily recitation, du‘ā and the other treatments must be maintained for positive results.
The method
How to prepare, and what to do
Before Ruqyah
- Make wuḋū, offer two rak‘ats and make sincere du‘ā — especially in tahajjud
- Make abundant istighfār and stay away from sins
- Restore people's rights if you have wronged anyone
- Give ṣadaqah — it wards off calamity
- Remove animate pictures from the home
- Dispose of any amulets (ta‘wīdh) containing illegible text or invoking other than Allah
- Remain in wuḋū through the day and sleep with wuḋū
During Ruqyah
- Begin by sending ṣalawāt upon the Prophet ﷺ
- Recite loudly, clearly and with concentration — at least 3 or 7 times
- Recite into the hands, blow into them and rub them over the body
- Place the hand on the part of the body that is in pain
- Recite and blow on water, keeping the mouth close to it — for drinking and bathing
- Olive oil and other sunnah medicines may be recited upon and applied
- When reciting on others: hand on the forehead (maḥram only) or on the site of pain
- If you cannot recite, listen — carefully, and without falling asleep
The Ruqyah itself
Sūrah al-Fātiḥah, Āyah al-Kursī (2:255), the last three sūrahs (112, 113, 114), 2:284–286, 7:117–119, 10:81–82 and 20:69, together with the invocations of the Sunnah — each with its reported number of repetitions. The full Arabic text is in the booklet below; we do not paraphrase the words of Allah.
Download the booklet (PDF)
Prophetic medicine
Physical means the Sunnah paired with Ruqyah
Honey
“There emerges from their bellies a drink, varying in colours, in which there is healing for people.” 16:69
Black seed
“Indeed, in black seed is a cure for all diseases except sām (death).” Muslim
Olive oil
“Use olive oil in eating and for applying on the body, for it is from a blessed tree.” Tirmidhī
Zamzam
“The water of zamzam is for whatever it is drunk for.” Ibn Mājah
ʻAjwah dates
“Whoever eats seven ʻajwah dates in the morning, neither magic nor poison will harm him that day.” Bukhārī
Cupping (ḥijāmah)
“Jibrīl informed me that cupping is the most beneficial medicine for the people.” Ḥākim
Talbīnah
“Talbīnah brings comfort to a sick person's heart, and relieves some of their sorrow and grief.” Bukhārī
Senna
“Make good use of senna and sannūt (honey), for indeed there is a cure in both of them for every disease except sām.” Ibn Mājah
Prevention is better than cure
Safeguard yourself daily
Morning & evening adhkār
The best means of safeguarding yourself from evil eye, magic and other afflictions. Never abandon them — one who is cured but neglects them remains exposed.
The last three sūrahs
Recite them three times in the morning and evening, three times before sleep, once after every ṣalāh, and when ill. “No seeker has sought protection with anything like them.”
Āyah al-Kursī
The strongest protection against the evil of jinn. Read it after every ṣalāh and before sleeping, along with the last two verses of Sūrah al-Baqarah (2:285–286).
Guard your blessings
Say MāshāAllah over what you love. Conceal your good news except from those who rejoice at your good fortune — it can be those closest to you whose envy harms most.
Watch the gaze — yours and theirs
Be wary of posting pictures of yourself, your possessions or your children. Do not gaze wistfully at the blessings of others and envy them for it.
Small daily sunnahs
Mention the name of Allah when entering the house and eating, pray Fajr in congregation, spread salām, and give gifts — good manners dispel the jealousy of others.
Frequently asked
Questions sisters ask us
What is Ruqyah Shariyah?
Ruqyah is the practice of treating illnesses through Quranic āyāt and the invocations prescribed by the Messenger of Allah ﷺ. It is sought as a cure for the evil eye, magic, jinn and physical ailments — and it contains nothing of shirk: no amulets, no charms, no seeking help from other than Allah.
How often are the sessions held?
Sessions run bi-weekly, online. Once you register on WhatsApp you are added to the schedule and sent the joining link before each session.
Is there any charge?
No. Ruqyah Shariyah sessions are offered completely free of charge as a community service, as are Tafseer, thematic study, Fiqh and individual counseling.
Can anyone perform Ruqyah, or is it only for certain people?
There is a common misconception that Ruqyah is exclusive to certain individuals. It can — and should — be performed by every Muslim. We teach you to do it for yourself, not to depend on us.
I can't recite, or I can't recite for long. Is listening enough?
Recite yourself if you can do so properly. Because Ruqyah often needs to be done for long periods, listening to Ruqyah audio, or having someone recite over you, is completely valid — with full concentration, and without falling asleep.
How long should Ruqyah be recited or listened to?
Listen for a few hours a day if possible. Ideally pause other activities and focus on the Ruqyah until you get better — this may take several days or longer, depending on the severity of the affliction.
It isn't making any difference. What am I doing wrong?
Question your yaqīn (conviction) and your niyyah (intention). Turn to istighfār — there may be a sin that is preventing Allah's help. Istighfār opens all closed doors. Consistency matters: like all treatment, daily recitation must be maintained.
Should I rely on Ruqyah alone, or also see a doctor?
Magic and the evil eye can cause real physical illness, which needs medical treatment alongside Ruqyah. Along with conventional medicine, adopt a healthy lifestyle and the sunnah prescription of eating less but more wholesome, halāl food. After Ruqyah you may feel weak — energy-giving foods such as talbīnah (barley porridge) help.
How do I know whether I am afflicted?
The best gauge is the Qur’ān itself — nothing can hide from the words of the Almighty. While reciting or listening you may feel pain, restlessness, fear, itching, vomiting, fever, sweating or sleepiness. If these arise, keep going, especially with the āyāt that bring the symptoms on.
Who conducts the sessions?
Sessions are conducted by the Al Ma'arifa team under the supervision of qualified teachers. All sessions are conducted separately for sisters.
Our sessions
How it works with us
- Register on WhatsApp — share your name and a brief note
- Receive the schedule — you are added to the bi-weekly session list
- Join online — a private link is sent before each session
- Learn to continue at home — adhkār and daily protections are shared
Also free: Quran programs & one-to-one counseling
Tafseer — short and long — and the Ramzan Dawra are free, as are Ruqyah and individual counseling with NLP-based Time Line Therapy.
Guidance on this page is drawn from A Remedy for Illnesses, Evil Eye, Magic and Jinn from the Qur’ān and Sunnah (Ummah Welfare Trust), used for teaching within our sessions. The Arabic text of the Ruqyah is reproduced in that booklet — download it above. Ruqyah is a means; all cure is from Allah ﷹ alone, and it never replaces necessary medical care.