Ruqyah (spiritual healing with Qur’an) is a noble act of worship and a powerful means of healing by Allah’s permission. However, it requires knowledge, wisdom, and insight, because mistakes in this field may delay recovery, harm the patient, or even negatively affect the practitioner himself.
Below are ten common mistakes frequently made by ruqyah practitioners that should be recognized and avoided at once:
1. Failing to Diagnose the Case Properly
One of the biggest mistakes is using a single, pre-prepared ruqyah for every patient, assuming it fits all cases. While the entire Qur’an is a source of healing, the method of applying it differs depending on the type and intensity of the affliction.
A careful diagnostic session is essential to understand the nature of the case—whether it is due to sihr (magic), the evil eye, or possession—and to select the verses most effective for that condition.
2. Neglecting to Teach the Patient How to Prevent Relapse
A crucial duty of the healer is to instruct the patient on spiritual protection after each session: morning and evening adhkar (daily supplications), remembrance of Allah before sleep, maintaining wudu (ablution), and constant dhikr.
Ruqyah may remove the effect of sihr or the evil eye, but if the patient fails to maintain protection, the problem may easily return. Guidance after healing is part of the healing itself.
3. Not Beginning with Praise, Salat upon the Prophet ﷺ, and Supplication
Ruqyah should start with praising Allah, sending salat and salam upon the Prophet ﷺ, and sincere du‘a for aid and forgiveness.
It is not a mechanical act—it is an act of worship that opens with humility and reliance on Allah. The patient should also be reminded of repentance, faith in qadar (Divine decree), and dependence on Allah alone.
4. Jumping Straight into Powerful Verses without Introduction
The healer should begin with general and soothing verses before reciting those with strong effects—especially with patients who are sensitive or heavily afflicted.
This approach prepares the heart and lessens the intensity of the physical or emotional reactions that may occur during ruqyah.
5. Engaging in Conversation with Jinn and Trying to Convince Them to Become Muslim
A common mistake is talking to the jinn who speaks through the afflicted person, trying to persuade it to embrace Islam.
In reality, most of these entities are servants of sihr, deceitful and hateful toward Islam. They often lie and manipulate to reduce the pressure of the recitation.
The correct approach is to continue the recitation and supplication without any dialogue or argument.
6. Not Asking the Patient about their Feelings During the Session
The healer should ask the patient during recitation:
Do you feel heaviness in any area? Warmth, numbness, or trembling?
These sensations help assess the strength of the ruqyah’s effect and whether progress is being made or the affliction remains.
7. Ignoring the Patient’s Dreams During Treatment
Dreams during the healing period can provide important clues about the case’s progress. The patient may see symbols indicating the weakening of the affliction or a new attack.
Neglecting such dreams deprives the healer of valuable insight. They should be recorded and interpreted cautiously, with wisdom and balance.
8. Failing to Explain the Case and Treatment Plan Clearly
A professional ruqyah practitioner should communicate openly with the patient—explaining the nature of the case, the structure of the treatment plan, and the reasoning behind each step.
Transparency builds trust and reassurance, and encourages the patient to cooperate and remain consistent throughout the healing journey.
9. Reciting in a Low or Unclear Voice or Using Unfamiliar Words
Ruqyah must be recited audibly and clearly so that the patient can hear and follow. Supplications should be in a language both understand.
Mumbling, whispering, or using unclear words creates doubt and suspicion.
True ruqyah is characterized by clarity and sincerity, not mystery.
10. Lacking Patience and Failing to Keep Appointments
Ruqyah requires great patience and compassion. The patient may ask many questions, feel exhausted, or even have the jinn speak through him offensively.
The healer must remain calm, patient, and respectful at all times, maintaining professionalism and punctuality. These are signs of an honest and disciplined practitioner.
🌿 Conclusion:
Ruqyah is not a mere profession—it is an act of worship and a trust.
Whoever wishes for Allah to make healing flow through his hands must purify his intention, seek proper knowledge, and avoid these ten mistakes. Thus he may be among those described in the verse:
“And We send down of the Qur’an that which is a healing and a mercy to the believers.”
(Surah Al-Isra, 17:82)
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