Surah Al-Fatihah as Comprehensive Ruqyah

Explicitly established in Quran or Sahih Hadith as ruqyah/protection for this exact matter.

Surah Al-Fatihah is the greatest chapter of the Quran and a potent ruqyah. Abu Sa'id al-Khudri (may Allah be pleased with him) recited it over a tribal chieftain bitten by a venomous scorpion, and he was cured immediately. The Prophet ﷺ approved and asked: 'How did you know it is a ruqyah?' (Bukhari 5736).

Quran 1:1

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ ۝ الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ ۝ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ ۝ مَالِكِ يَوْمِ الدِّينِ ۝ إِيَّاكَ نَعْبُدُ وَإِيَّاكَ نَسْتَعِينُ ۝ اهْدِنَا الصِّرَاطَ الْمُسْتَقِيمَ ۝ صِرَاطَ الَّذِينَ أَنْعَمْتَ عَلَيْهِمْ غَيْرِ الْمَغْضُوبِ عَلَيْهِمْ وَلَا الضَّالِّينَ

Translation (EN)

In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful. [All] praise is [due] to Allah, Lord of the worlds - The Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful, Sovereign of the Day of Recompense. It is You we worship and You we ask for help. Guide us to the straight path - The path of those upon whom You have bestowed favor, not of those who have evoked [Your] anger or of those who are astray.

How to Perform / When to Recite

Recite Surah Al-Fatihah seven times with firm faith and reflection over the afflicted person. Conclude by blowing lightly (nafth) over the painful spot and stroking with the hand, asking Allah for complete healing.

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.

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