Faith, Ruqyah & Healing
Legislated ruqyah, the benefits of the Qur'an, the evil eye and sorcery, and the rulings of Islamic jurisprudence related to health and treatment. 15 articles in English.
The evil eye (al-'ayn): how to recognize and treat it
The evil eye (al-'ayn): what the Sunnah teaches, rule out medical causes first, then legislated ruqyah to protect…
Remedies for occult illness
To cure an occult illness, Imam Ibn al-Qayyim describes using several spiritual and material means, starting on the…
Anger: 7 tips from the Prophet
Allah loves good character, especially self-control over anger. The Qur'an praises those who restrain their rage and…
Important surahs for ruqyah
The surah generally used for ruqyah is Surah al-Baqarah — exceptional against depression, and it makes the devils flee…
The benefits of Surah al-Fatiha
Ibn al-Qayyim said that Surah al-Fatiha is a complete "ruqyah." Every Muslim already recites it, which gives us the...
Prophetic Medicine is not opposed to modern medicine
Some people claim that Prophetic Medicine opposes modern medicine, that it bans surgery or anything related to it…
Remedies for the urge to do nothing
To address the urge to do nothing, we should always first seek what benefits us, as our Prophet taught us in…
Fasting is a shield for the body and heart
Fasting is not only an act of worship but also a remedy and a cure for several illnesses. It also allows the body and…
The benefits of the Qur'an for the body
The month of Ramadan is the month of the Qur'an. Ibn al-Qayyim devoted a chapter to the Qur'an in his book "Prophetic…
Copper bracelets
Looking at medical jurisprudence, the Prophet ﷺ spoke about copper bracelets in several hadiths. One such hadith…
Remedies for a very agitated, nervous child
First, perform a ruqyah for the child in the evening before bed. Then turn to natural remedies, such as barley soup…
Pouring Qur'anic water down the drain
Sheikh Ibn Baz and Sheikh Salih al-'Uthaymin were asked about this and answered that there is no harm in it, since…