■ What is Ruqyah Ah Shariah? Ruqyah Ah Shariah is the treatment relayed to us by the Prophet Muhammad (saw) for afflictions such as Sihr (Magic) Masaha (Possession) and Ayn (Evil Eye). Ruqyah is when a person recites part of the Qur’an such as Al-Fatihah or makes supplication using words transmitted from the authentic Hadith of the Prophet (PBUH)
■ How it is related to us via the Sunnah? Fath-ul-Majid] - It was narrated that A’ishah (may Allah be pleased with her) said: "When the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) was ill, he would recite al-Mu`awidhatayn (surahs of Al-Falaq and An-Nas) over himself and spit dryly. When his pain grew intense, I recited over him and wiped him with his own hand, seeking its blessing. " (Al-Bukharee). Ruqyah are of two types: 1) Ruqyah Ash Shari'ah - 2) Ruqyah Ash Shirkiyah ×
Ruqyah Ash Shari'ah: This type of Ruqyah is permissible and is the main subject of this topic. Ruqyah Ash Shirkiyah: this contradicts the conditions of Ruqyah Ash Shar'eeyah and has in it Shirk, associating partners with Allah. It leads a person to his destruction in this life and the next and increases calamities and sicknesses. This type of Ruqyah is prohibited, from the statement of the Prophet (saws) This type includes: Magic (whether learning, practicing, or teaching it), Fortune telling, Horoscopes, superstitious belief, and at-Tameemah ( charms and amulets). Safety Information
Conditions of a person who treats with Ruqyah:
1) He must have the right belief in Allah (Based on Qur'aan, Sunnah, and keep away form Shirk, etc)
2) He must have sincerity in worshiping Allah and have a good intention in treating people.
3) He must be firm in his obedience to Allah, and keep away form all that is forbidden.
4) He must keep far away from all unlawful places and situations that can lead to what is forbidden, for example isolating himself with a female, etc.
5) He must guard the affairs of his patients and protect their secrets.
6) he must propagate the religion of Allah. Give the Patient advice and admonitions on the rights of Allah with regards to His commandments and prohibitions.
7) He should have knowledge about the affairs of the patient and sicknesses
8) He should have knowledge about the reality of Jinns (so as not to have them harm or threaten him while curing the patient)
Ibn Teen (Rahimuhullah) said: "Treating with Muawwizaat, (Surah An-Naas, Al-Falaq, etc) and other forms, such as the names of Allah are medicine for the soul. So if these forms of treatment are on the tongueof the righteous, cure will be achieved by the will of Allah." Conditions for the person (patient) receiving Ruqyah:
1) He must have complete belief that harm and benefit are only from Allah.
2) He must be patient. Conditions of Ruqyah Ash Shar'eeyah:
1) It must be with the speech of Allah, His names and attributes, or the speech of His Messenger (saws).
2) It must be in Arabic, or what is known to be its meaning in other languages.
3) To believe that verily Ruqyah has no benefit by itself, but the cure is from Allah.
4) Not to perform Ruqyah in a state of major impurity (junub) or in a place that is not permissible to perform ibadah i.e. graveyard, bathroom, etc.
