Ruqyah sources and recitations
Al-Fatihah
Al-Fatihah is recited as ruqyah.
The Prophet ﷺ approved ruqyah with al-Fatihah.
Sahih al-Bukhari 5736Adhkar & Du‘a
Authentic Ruqyah
Qur’an and established Prophetic supplications, arranged in a clear order. No talismans, obscure formulas, or invented devotional counts.
Al-Ikhlas, al-Falaq and al-Nas
Recite the three surahs, blow lightly and wipe over the body.
Established for protection and ruqyah.
Sahih al-Bukhari 5017Supplication for healing
أذهب البأس رب الناس، اشف أنت الشافي، لا شفاء إلا شفاؤك، شفاء لا يغادر سقمًا.
Al-Bukhari 5743; Muslim 2191Bismillah arqik
بسم الله أرقيك، من كل شيء يؤذيك…
Sahih Muslim 2186At the place of pain
Say “Bismillah” three times, then the established supplication seven times.
Sahih Muslim 2202Seeking refuge in Allah’s perfect words
أعوذ بكلمات الله التامات من شر ما خلق.
Sahih Muslim 2708Protecting children
أعيذكما بكلمات الله التامة، من كل شيطان وهامة، ومن كل عين لامة.
Sahih al-Bukhari 3371Protection of the home
Keep the home alive with prayer, Qur’an and remembrance. Surah al-Baqarah is specifically established in this regard.
Sahih MuslimWhat ruqyah is not
- No talismans or unknown symbols.
- No calling upon anyone besides Allah.
- No invented fixed counts presented as Sunnah.
- Ruqyah does not replace necessary medical care.