Ruqyah (Islamic healing recitation) is a set of supplications and Quranic verses recited over a person with the intention of healing or protection from illness, envy, the evil eye, and possession. It is based on the Quran and the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). The purpose of Ruqyah is to seek healing and protection from Allah and is considered an effective way to maintain spiritual and physical health. Benefits of Ruqyah:
1. Spiritual Healing: Ruqyah is believed to help in treating ailments related to envy, magic, and the evil eye, helping to eliminate negative energy and unseen harm that may affect a person.
2. Psychological Comfort: Listening to or reciting Ruqyah brings peace and comfort, which can improve mental and emotional well-being.
3. Physical Healing: Ruqyah is also believed, with Allah’s permission, to relieve certain physical illnesses, especially those for which conventional medicine may have limited solutions.
4. Protection from Evil: It acts as a shield against Satan’s whispers and guards the believer against potential harm.
5. Strengthening Faith and Drawing Closer to Allah: Ruqyah enhances faith in Allah by depending on Him alone for healing and protection.
6. Purification and Spiritual Strengthening: Reciting Allah’s words and prophetic supplications purifies the soul and strengthens a person’s spirituality. While Ruqyah is beneficial, it should be practiced according to Islamic guidelines and avoided through superstitions or un-Islamic practices, such as consulting magicians or fortune-tellers.