Effects of Legal Ruqyah on the Body
Regular practice of legal ruqyah promotes a sense of tranquility and comfort, positively influencing both the practitioner and the individual receiving the ruqyah. Below are some symptoms that may manifest in a person afflicted by the evil eye or jealousy during the recitation of ruqyah. It should be noted that these symptoms are not derived from religious texts but rather observed from the experiences of individuals:
- Chest tightness.
- Drowsiness and insomnia.
- Nausea and vomiting.
- Headaches and pain in the head.
- Various body aches.
- Excessive sweating.
- Chills throughout the body.
- General fatigue.
- Rapid heartbeat.
- A bitter taste in the mouth when drinking water that has been recited upon.
It is essential for a believer to have a positive outlook and place their trust in Allah in all aspects of life. If one is certain they are free from the evil eye or jealousy, they should seek organic medical remedies, consult trusted physicians, and pursue treatment. This approach aligns with taking appropriate measures without conflicting with reliance on Allah.
Legal Ruqyah and Its Conditions
Legal ruqyah is defined as a collection of supplications and verses from the Holy Quran or the Sunnah, alongside other permissible prayers that can be recited. This practice is performed to seek refuge in Allah from the harms of human beings, jinn, and animals, thereby preventing harm before it occurs or alleviating it after it has taken place.
Ruqyah can be classified into two categories: legal and illicit. Below is a clarification of each type, which provides insight into the proper conditions prescribed for ruqyah:
- Legal Ruqyah
This refers to ruqyah that is based on the Quran and Sunnah, incorporating clear and authentic supplications without any form of extremism. Such ruqyah is permitted and encouraged, as evidenced by the hadith of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), who stated: “Present your rukya to me; there is no harm in rukyas as long as they do not involve shirk.”
- Illicit Ruqyah
This involves practices that incorporate major or minor forms of shirk, such as supplicating to entities other than Allah for matters only He can control, or possessing a complete belief that these practices are the primary means of protection against harm.
Verses for Legal Ruqyah
The Holy Quran includes numerous verses used in legal ruqyah. Here, we highlight some of the most significant ones:
- (All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the Worlds).
- (Allah! There is no deity except Him, the Ever-Living, the Sustainer of existence. Neither drowsiness nor sleep overtakes Him. To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth. Who is it that can intercede with Him except by His permission…).
- (The Messenger has believed in what was revealed to him from his Lord, and [so have] the believers. All of them have believed in Allah and His angels and His Books and His messengers, [saying], “We make no distinction between any of His messengers.” And they said, “We hear and we obey. [Grant us] Your forgiveness, our Lord. To You is the final destination. God does not burden a soul beyond that it can bear…).
- (Fight them; Allah will punish them by your hands and will disgrace them and give you victory over them and heal the breasts of a believing people).
- (O mankind, there has come to you a direction from your Lord and a healing for what is in the breasts and guidance and mercy for the believers).
- (And Allah is the best of guardians, and He is the most merciful of the merciful).
- (And We send down in the Quran that which is a healing and mercy for the believers, and it increases the wrongdoers except in loss).
- (And when I am ill, it is He who cures me).
- (Say, “He is Allah, [who is] One,” three times).
- (Say, “I seek refuge in the Lord of daybreak,” three times).
- (Say, “I seek refuge in the Lord of mankind,” three times).