Conditions and Guidelines for Ruqyah

1. Ruqyah must be sound and authentic, taken from the Quran and the Sunnah, and free from shirk, innovations, and prohibited practices, whether in wording or method.

2. The Muslim must remain firmly attached to his Lord, relying upon Him alone, and must know that Ruqyah is only a means. It has no effect except by the permission of Allah.

3. Ruqyah should not be performed as a mere experiment. Rather, one must have firm belief in its benefit, so that both the one performing the Ruqyah and the one receiving it believe in its healing by Allah’s will.

4. The entire Quran is a source of healing. Allah the Exalted says:

“And We send down from the Quran that which is healing and mercy for the believers.” [Al-Isra’: 82].

However, it is preferable to use those supplications and verses that are specifically reported in the Sunnah for Ruqyah.

5. It is better for a sick person to perform Ruqyah for himself. This is more beneficial and more sincere in expressing need and humility before Allah, for the presence of the heart and sincerity of intention have a powerful effect in Ruqyah.