Surah Al-Fatihah as Comprehensive Ruqyah
Context & Islamic Significance
Surah Al-Fatihah is the greatest chapter of the Quran and a potent ruqyah. Abu Sa'id al-Khudri (may Allah be pleased with him) recited it over a tribal chieftain bitten by a venomous scorpion, and he was cured immediately. The Prophet ﷺ approved and asked: 'How did you know it is a ruqyah?' (Bukhari 5736).
📖Verses & Hadiths for Recitation
1 texts / referencesBismillahir-Rahmanir-Raheem. Alhamdu lillahi Rabbil-'aalameen. Ar-Rahmanir-Raheem. Maaliki Yawmid-Deen. Iyyaaka na'budu wa iyyaaka nasta'een. Ihdinas-Siraatal-Mustaqeem. Siraatalladheena an'amta 'alayhim, ghayril-maghdoobi 'alayhim wa lad-daalleen.
In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful. [All] praise is [due] to Allah, Lord of the worlds - The Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful, Sovereign of the Day of Recompense. It is You we worship and You we ask for help. Guide us to the straight path - The path of those upon whom You have bestowed favor, not of those who have evoked [Your] anger or of those who are astray.
Source: Saheeh International
🌿How to Perform (According to Sunnah)
Recite Surah Al-Fatihah seven times with firm faith and reflection over the afflicted person. Conclude by blowing lightly (nafth) over the painful spot and stroking with the hand, asking Allah for complete healing.
Important Safety & Shariah Note
Ruqyah is a means of seeking Allah's protection and healing; it does not replace medical care. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals for illnesses. Never wear amulets/talismans or visit fortune-tellers/sorcerers.
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Washing and Bathing Sunnah Remedy for the Evil Eye
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: 'The evil eye is a fact, and if there were anything to outstrip the divine decree, it would be the evil eye. And when you are asked to wash, then wash.' (Sahih Muslim 2188). If the person who cast the evil eye is known, asking them to perform ablution and pouring that water over the afflicted person is directly established in the authentic Sunnah as an effective ruqyah and healing.
Authentic Ruqyah for the Evil Eye (Ayn & Hasad)
The Prophet ﷺ said: 'The evil eye is real. If anything were to overtake destiny, it would be the evil eye' (Muslim 2188). Ruqyah completely neutralizes the harmful effects of jealousy and admiration, and Angel Jibril performed ruqyah over the Prophet ﷺ for this.