‘Ruqyah’ is the practice of treating illnesses through Qur’ānic āyāt and invocations as prescribed by the Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم .
Allah جل جلاله says: “And say: The truth has come, and falsehood has vanished. Surely falsehood is ever bound to vanish by its very nature. And we send down in the Qur’ān that which is a cure and a mercy for the believers.” (17:81-2)
Indeed seeking treatment through the Qur’ān demonstrates complete belief in the Book of Allah جل جلاله. The Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم said: “Make good use of the two cures: honey and the Qur’ān.” (Ibn Mājah) ‘Ā’ishah _ said: “When the Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم was ill, Jibrīl ؑ performed Ruqyah on him.” (Muslim)
Ibn Hibbān) She also said: “The Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم used to command me to perform Ruqyah from the evil eye.”
