Ruqya
What is Ruqya?
Ruqya is a powerful form of healing using the words of Allah (Qur’an) and authentic supplications (duas) from the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. It involves reciting specific verses and prayers for spiritual, physical, and emotional healing — often used to treat conditions such as evil eye (ayn), black magic (sihr), envy (hasad), and jinn possession, as well as physical ailments like headaches, fatigue, or unexplained illnesses.
Unlike cultural or superstitious practices, Ruqya Shar’iyyah (legislated Ruqya) follows the teachings of the Qur’an and Sunnah, relying solely on Allah’s words and power for healing. It can be performed by a practitioner or as self-Ruqya — a personal and empowering way to seek relief and protection while strengthening your connection with Allah.
Self-Ruqya
At our clinic, we encourage everyone to incorporate Ruqya regularly into their lives as a means of spiritual protection and healing. While we do not perform Ruqya on others during Hijama treatments, we highly recommend that clients recite self-Ruqya during their session. Doing so enhances the experience on a mental, emotional, and spiritual level, aligning the physical detoxification of Hijama with the powerful spiritual cleansing of Ruqya — all while placing your trust in Allah’s ultimate healing.
Ruqya Verses
Here are the Minimum Ruqya Quraanic Verses that can be recited for yourself regularly, especially for protection, healing, or breaking affliction such as sihr (magic), ayn (evil eye), or hasad (envy). These can be recited with the intention of Shifa’ (healing), protection, or lifting harm, followed by blowing over yourself (or water, oil, etc.):
Al-Fatihah (Surah 1)
Recite 7 times
This is known as the greatest healing chapter in the Qur’an. It was used by the Sahaba to cure illness.
Ayat al-Kursi – Surah Al-Baqarah (2:255)
Recite once or more
A powerful verse for protection, especially before sleep and after each prayer.
Last Two Ayahs of Surah Al-Baqarah (2:285–286)
Recite once or more
Protective and spiritually uplifting, the Prophet ﷺ said whoever recites them at night, it suffices them.
Surah Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq, An-Nas (112–114)
Recite each 3 times
These are known as Al-Mu’awwidhatayn (verses of refuge). Recite them morning, evening, and before sleep.
Surah Al-Baqarah (entire chapter or parts of it)
Optional but highly effective
Even just playing it in the home or reciting parts of it (e.g., the first 5 verses and last 2 verses) weakens the effect of sihr and jinn
Additional Verses Used in Classic Ruqya
These verses can be added for specific ailments:
- Surah Al-A’raf (7:117–122) – Against sihr
- Surah Yunus (10:79–82) – Against magic
- Surah Taha (20:65–69) – Against sihr and falsehood
- Surah Al-Mu’minun (23:115–118) – Against evil eye and illness
- Surah As-Saffat (37:1–10) – Protection against jinn
- Surah Al-Hashr (59:21–24) – Glorification and healing names of Allah
4 Essential Ruqya Duas
1. Dua for Healing & Removal of Illness
Arabic
اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّ النَّاسِ، أَذْهِبِ الْبَأْسَ، اشْفِ أَنْتَ الشَّافِي، لَا شِفَاءَ إِلَّا شِفَاؤُكَ، شِفَاءً لَا يُغَادِرُ سَقَمًا
Transliteration
Allahumma Rabb an-naas, adhhib al-ba’sa, ishfi Anta ash-Shaafi, laa shifaa’a illa shifaa’uka, shifaa’an laa yughaadiru saqamaa
Translation
O Allah, Lord of mankind, remove the harm and cure me. You are the Healer. There is no healing except Your healing — a healing that leaves behind no illness.
2. Dua for Protection from All Evil
Arabic
أَعُوذُ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللهِ التَّامَّاتِ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا خَلَقَ
Transliteration
A‘oodhu bikalimaatillaahi at-taammaati min sharri maa khalaq
Translation
I seek refuge in the perfect words of Allah from the evil of what He has created.
3. Dua for Daily Protection (Morning & Evening)
Arabic
بِسْمِ اللهِ الَّذِي لَا يَضُرُّ مَعَ اسْمِهِ شَيْءٌ فِي الْأَرْضِ وَلَا فِي السَّمَاءِ وَهُوَ السَّمِيعُ الْعَلِيمُ
Transliteration
Bismillaahil-ladhi laa yadurru ma‘a ismihi shay’un fil-ardi wa laa fis-samaa’i wa Huwa as-Samee‘ul-‘Aleem
Translation
In the name of Allah, with whose name nothing on Earth or in the heavens can cause harm — and He is the All-Hearing, All-Knowing.
4. Dua of Reliance & Power of Allah
Arabic
حَسْبِيَ اللهُ لَا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ، عَلَيْهِ تَوَكَّلْتُ، وَهُوَ رَبُّ الْعَرْشِ الْعَظِيمِ
Transliteration
Hasbiyallaahu laa ilaaha illaa Huwa, ‘alayhi tawakkaltu, wa Huwa Rabbul-‘Arshil-‘Azeem
Translation
Allah is sufficient for me. There is no god but Him. I place my trust in Him, and He is the Lord of the mighty Throne.
Optional: Blowing and Application
- After reciting, blow into your hands and wipe over your body.
- You can also blow into water or olive/black seed oil, then drink or apply.
- Consistency is key – recite daily, especially morning, evening, and before bed.