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Frequently Asked Questions
What is ruqyah and how does it work?
Ruqyah is a form of Islamic spiritual healing that uses specific words—Qur’anic or otherwise—to invoke divine intervention in removing harm or illness from a person or space.
Is ruqyah only limited to Qur’an and Sunnah?
No. Contrary to popular belief, the Prophet ﷺ approved of non-Qur’anic ruqyah that did not involve shirk. Ruqyah can originate from pre-Islamic practices as long as they align with tawhid and do not contradict Islamic principles.
Can ruqyah be performed in any language?
Yes. There is no strict requirement that ruqyah must be in Arabic. Historical prophets used their own languages for ruqyah, and effectiveness is tied more to intention and methodology than language.
Does ruqyah work on children?
Yes. Children can benefit from ruqyah, especially for conditions like nightmares, fear, or spiritual disturbances. It’s vital to use gentle and appropriate methods.
Is ruqyah different from du'a?
Yes. Du’a is a direct supplication to Allah, while ruqyah involves using spiritual words as a means or intermediary to effect healing, often with physical elements like breath or water.
What conditions can ruqyah treat?
Ruqyah is traditionally used for spiritual issues like evil eye, black magic, and jinn possession. However, advanced ruqyah also addresses physical ailments, mental health issues, and even environmental disturbances.
Can ruqyah replace conventional medicine?
No. Ruqyah should be seen as a complementary treatment. You should always consult medical professionals for clinical issues. Ruqyah can support healing but is not a replacement for medical care.Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.
Is self-ruqyah effective?
Yes and no. The Prophet ﷺ practiced self-ruqyah by reciting and blowing over himself. With sincerity, authority and correct technique, self-ruqyah can be highly effective.
Is there scientific evidence that ruqyah works?
While clinical trials are lacking due to funding limitations, many anecdotal reports support the efficacy of ruqyah. Practitioners are building a growing body of results-based evidence.
Is ruqyah safe?
Generally yes, but incorrect or aggressive use—especially by untrained practitioners—can trigger adverse spiritual reactions. Higher levels of ruqyah should be done by experienced raqis.
Can women perform ruqyah?
Absolutely. There is no gender restriction in performing ruqyah, however it should be noted that the physical and spiritual build of a woman is different to a man therefore there will be differences in effect.
Can ruqyah be done remotely?
Yes. Some techniques, like writing and burning ruqyah sheets, can be performed remotely, though in-person sessions are generally more effective for complex cases.
Can ruqyah cure depression or mental illness?
Ruqyah may help if the root of the mental illness is spiritual. However, psychological issues should also be treated with appropriate therapy and medical care.
Is innovation (bid’ah) in ruqyah allowed?
Yes, as long as the innovation does not contradict tawhid or involve shirk. The Prophet ﷺ approved beneficial innovations in ruqyah.
What’s the difference between traditional and higher-level ruqyah?
Traditional ruqyah focuses on common practices like reciting specific verses. Higher-level ruqyah involves complex techniques, including elemental and organ-specific healing.
How can I know if someone is affected by jinn or sihr (black magic)?
Symptoms vary but can include unexplained illness, sudden personality changes, insomnia, or blocks in life. Proper diagnosis requires expertise and should not rely on superstition.
What is Fire Ruqyah and is it safe?
Fire Ruqyah uses fire as a medium for spiritual cleansing. It’s effective but should only be done by experienced practitioners due to the spiritual and physical risks involved.
Can ruqyah be used for house cleansing?
Yes. Ruqyah can remove spiritual disturbances from homes, such as unexplained noises, object movement, or heaviness. Specialised methods like burning ruqyah firesheets may be used.
Where can I learn advanced ruqyah techniques?
You can learn advanced techniques through the International Academy of Ruqyah or by studying in-depth resources like Mastering Islamic Exorcism, which go beyond the typical Qur’an-only approach
Is reciting ruqyah better than listening to it?
Not necessarily. They will produce different effects. For example, when listening to ruqyah, you can focus more on allowing the ruqyah to flow through your body. When reciting ruqyah, you can focus more on the intention of the verse you recite.
Which areas do you cover for ruqyah?
For ruqyah in the United Kingdom, we can cover the major cities i.e. London, Manchester, Birmingham, Sheffield, Leeds, Nottingham, Derby, Cardiff, Swansea, Bristol, Bath. The costs of travelling to you will depend on the ruqyah practitioner you wish to come. We can also cover some in-person sessions for Ruqyah in the United States. As we can deliver Higher Ruqyah techniques online, we regularly provide ruqyah services across the world.
Is calling upon the Arsh (Throne) of Allah for help considered shirk?
No, calling upon the ‘Arsh (Throne) of Allah for help is not shirk, and this misunderstanding stems from a lack of knowledge about how the language of du’a (supplication) and ruqyah (spiritual healing) works in Islam.
1. We seek refuge in more than just Allah Himself – and it’s still perfectly Islamic.
One of the clearest proofs comes from the well-known hadith where the Prophet ﷺ said:
“When anyone alights at a place, and then says: “I seek refuge in the Perfect Words of Allah from the evil of what He has created,” nothing will harm him until he marches from that stopping place.” [Sahih Muslim]
In this hadith, the Prophet ﷺ teaches us to seek refuge not directly in Allah, but in the words of Allah. This is clearly not shirk – it’s a prophetic du’a. If seeking refuge in the words of Allah isn’t shirk, then seeking refuge in the Throne of Allah is not shirk either. Both are creations associated with Allah, honored due to their connection to Him.
2. The Names and Attributes of Allah serve different purposes in du’a and ruqyah.
In ruqyah and supplication, we don’t just call on Allah in general terms—we are encouraged to call upon Him by His Names and Attributes, each of which has specific meanings and effects.
For mercy, we call on Ar-Rahman.
For healing, we call on Ash-Shafi.
For protection, we may invoke Al-Hafidh or Al-Mu’min.
The same principle applies to invoking the Arsh (Throne) or the Words of Allah in ruqyah. These are not “partners” to Allah—they are means connected to His divine power and majesty. They are tools we’ve been taught to use by the Prophet ﷺ.
To dismiss all of this as shirk simply because it isn’t a direct call to “Allah” by name shows a very limited understanding of the rich language of the Sunnah. If ruqyah is always generic, the results will also be generic. Specific effects require specific invocations.
Summary:
The Prophet ﷺ himself sought protection in things other than Allah directly, like the words of Allah, and it was not shirk.
Allah’s Names, Attributes, and even His created symbols (like the ‘Arsh) serve distinct purposes in du’a and ruqyah.
Using these intentionally is not only permissible – it’s Sunnah.
Labeling such practices as shirk without knowledge is a dangerous oversimplification.
Is Fire Ruqyah haram because it burns jinns, and only Allah can punish with fire?
No, Fire Ruqyah is not haram. This misunderstanding comes from confusing the source of the punishment with the means through which Allah allows it to happen. Let’s break this down clearly.
1. In Ruqyah, we only request—Allah is the one who acts.
When we use Fire Ruqyah, we are not punishing the jinn ourselves. We are reading ruqyah and asking Allah to send His judgment upon the oppressor, just as we do in any other form of ruqyah.
Just like people read ruqyah and blow into water, we can also read or write ruqyah and merge it into fire. In both cases, it’s not the human being punishing anything. It is Allah responding to the du’a, using a physical means (like water or fire) as a vehicle for His will.
With water: We say it “washes away” evil.
With fire: We ask Allah to “burn away” evil.
Both are metaphors for spiritual destruction, but the real action comes from Allah alone—not from us.
2. Allah has used both fire and water to destroy evil in the past.
Allah destroyed the people of Lut (City of Sodom) with fire and brimstone.
Allah destroyed the people of Nuh (Noah عليه السلام) with water.
If using water is acceptable in ruqyah (as nearly everyone agrees), then rejecting fire just because it is a painful punishment is selective reasoning.
It is inconsistent to say, “Using ruqyah water is fine,” but “using ruqyah fire is haram,” when both are tools Allah Himself used to punish evil.
Conclusion:
Fire Ruqyah is not “taking Allah’s role”—it is simply a form of ruqyah where the medium is fire instead of water.
The punishment is still from Allah, not from the ruqyah practitioner.
Both water and fire are created by Allah, and both have been used by Him to purify or punish.
Therefore, there is no Islamic basis to label Fire Ruqyah haram, so long as it remains a du’a-based practice grounded in proper intention.
If the jinn are harmed, it is because Allah chose to respond to the ruqyah—not because we overstepped our limits. Lastly, Fire Ruqyah is not just about burning evil creatures, it is also use to burn away Evil Eye, Evil Magic (Sihr), Evil Objects and other types of Evil.
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