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Ruqyah Supplications

Authentic Islamic Ruqyah Supplications from the Sunnah

Praise be to Allah, Lord of all worlds. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and all his companions.

The Sunnah contains great supplications for ruqyah and healing. They combine tawhid, neediness before Allah, and seeking refuge in Him from harms. A Muslim should learn these supplications, for they are better than unknown duas or widespread formulas that are not authentically established.

1

O Allah, Lord of Mankind, Remove the Harm

O Allah, Lord of mankind, remove the harm and heal. You are the Healer. There is no healing except Your healing, a healing that leaves behind no illness.
اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّ النَّاسِ، أَذْهِبِ البَأْسَ، اشْفِ أَنْتَ الشَّافِي، لَا شِفَاءَ إِلَّا شِفَاؤُكَ، شِفَاءً لَا يُغَادِرُ سَقَمًا.
Repeat: said when needed

Agreed upon by Al-Bukhari and Muslim.

This is among the greatest supplications for healing because it affirms that the true Healer is Allah alone.

2

In the Name of Allah, I Perform Ruqyah for You

In the name of Allah, I perform ruqyah for you, from everything that harms you, from the evil of every soul or envious eye. May Allah heal you. In the name of Allah, I perform ruqyah for you.
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ أَرْقِيكَ، مِنْ كُلِّ شَيْءٍ يُؤْذِيكَ، مِنْ شَرِّ كُلِّ نَفْسٍ أَوْ عَيْنِ حَاسِدٍ، اللَّهُ يَشْفِيكَ، بِسْمِ اللَّهِ أَرْقِيكَ.
Repeat: said in ruqyah when needed

Narrated by Muslim.

It includes seeking refuge from everything that harms, from the evil eye and envy, and asking Allah for healing.

3

The Supplication for Pain in the Body

When a Muslim feels pain, he places his hand on the place of pain and says:

In the name of Allah.
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ
Repeat: three times

Then he says:

I seek refuge in Allah and His power from the evil of what I feel and fear.
أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ وَقُدْرَتِهِ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا أَجِدُ وَأُحَاذِرُ.
Repeat: seven times

Narrated by Muslim.

4

I Seek Refuge in the Perfect Words of Allah

I seek refuge in the perfect words of Allah from every devil, every poisonous creature, and every harmful eye.
أَعُوذُ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللَّهِ التَّامَّةِ، مِنْ كُلِّ شَيْطَانٍ وَهَامَّةٍ، وَمِنْ كُلِّ عَيْنٍ لَامَّةٍ.
Repeat: said for protection and seeking refuge

The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, used to seek protection with it for Al-Hasan and Al-Husayn, may Allah be pleased with them.

Narrated by Al-Bukhari.

5

I Seek Refuge in the Perfect Words of Allah from the Evil of What He Created

I seek refuge in the perfect words of Allah from the evil of what He created.
أَعُوذُ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللَّهِ التَّامَّاتِ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا خَلَقَ.
Repeat: said when stopping at a place, and generally for seeking refuge

It is established in Sahih Muslim that whoever says it when stopping at a place will not be harmed by anything until he leaves that place.

Narrated by Muslim.

It is one of the great supplications for seeking refuge and protection.

6

In the Name of Allah, the Soil of Our Land

The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, used to say in ruqyah:

In the name of Allah, the soil of our land, with the saliva of some of us, our sick one is healed by the permission of our Lord.
بِاسْمِ اللَّهِ، تُرْبَةُ أَرْضِنَا، بِرِيقَةِ بَعْضِنَا، يُشْفَى سَقِيمُنَا، بِإِذْنِ رَبِّنَا.
Repeat: said in ruqyah when needed

Agreed upon by Al-Bukhari and Muslim.

This wording is authentic, but it should be used as narrated without exaggeration or extra beliefs.

7

I Ask Allah the Magnificent, Lord of the Magnificent Throne, to Heal You

I ask Allah, the Magnificent, Lord of the Magnificent Throne, to heal you.
أَسْأَلُ اللَّهَ العَظِيمَ رَبَّ العَرْشِ العَظِيمِ أَنْ يَشْفِيَكَ.
Repeat: some narrations mention seven times; supplicating for healing is prescribed in general

A hadith about its virtue was narrated by Abu Dawud, Al-Tirmidhi, and others. Some scholars graded it hasan, while others discussed its chain. Its meaning is sound, and making du'a for healing is prescribed in general.

How to Use

How Should These Supplications Be Used?

  • Recite them over yourself or the sick person.
  • Blow lightly if easy.
  • Wipe the place of pain or what is easy of the body.
  • Repeat the du'a without obsession.
  • Remember that healing is from Allah alone.
  • Combine them with Al-Fatihah, the Mu'awwidhat, and Ayat al-Kursi.
Important Note

Important Note

The authentic supplications are sufficient and replace unclear duas and talismans. It is not permissible to use words whose meaning is not understood, supplications that seek rescue from other than Allah, or hanging charms and amulets.

FAQ

Are These Supplications Only for the Sick?

They may be said for the sick, and a person may say them for himself during illness, pain, or when seeking protection.

FAQ

Is It Permissible to Repeat the Du'a?

Yes, repetition is permissible, but without believing in a required fixed number unless evidence has established that number.

FAQ

Must Ruqyah Be in Arabic Only?

The best and most complete ruqyah is with the Qur’an and authentic Arabic supplications. It is permissible to make du'a in a language whose meaning is understood and sound, as long as it contains nothing prohibited.

FAQ

Does Du'a Replace Medicine?

No. The Muslim combines du'a, ruqyah, and permissible medicine.

Closing

Closing Note

The ruqyah supplications authentically established in the Sunnah are a great door of healing and protection. They are sufficient for the one who holds to them along with the Qur’an and reliance upon Allah. The Muslim should learn them, make du'a with them for himself and his family, and beware of unknown ruqyahs that oppose tawhid.