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Tier A • Direct Ruqyah (Quran/Sahih Hadith)
Amulets & Ta'wiz Are Prohibited (Shirk)
Explicitly established in Quran or Sahih Hadith as ruqyah/protection for this exact matter.
Wearing amulets, charms, threads, or cowrie shells for protection or healing is strictly forbidden in Islam. The Prophet ﷺ declared: 'Whoever hangs an amulet has committed shirk' (Musnad Ahmad 17422). True ruqyah is spoken recitation and prayer to Allah, not hanging inanimate objects.
Musnad Ahmad Sahih
مَنْ تَعَلَّقَ تَمِيمَةً فَقَدْ أَشْرَكَ
Translation (EN)
The Prophet (ﷺ) said: 'Whoever hangs an amulet has committed shirk (associating partners with Allah).' Hanging charms or amulets is strictly prohibited in Islam.
How to Perform / When to Recite
If you or any family member possesses amulets or written charms, take them off immediately, destroy them while saying Bismillah, and repent to Allah. Replace them with the daily recitation of Ayat al-Kursi and the Three Quls.
Important Safety Note: Ruqyah is a means of seeking Allah's protection and healing; it does not replace medical care. Never hang amulets or go to fortune-tellers/sorcerers.