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Children’s Ruqyah

Ruqyah for Children from the Evil Eye and Envy

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

Children are a great blessing, and from the mercy of Islam is that it taught parents how to protect their children with adhkar, du'a, and Islamic ruqyah. The evil eye is real, but parents should not live in constant fear or explain every cry or illness as evil eye or envy.

Evidence

Evidence for Seeking Protection for Children

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

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

Narrated by Al-Bukhari.

The meaning of hammah is every poisonous creature or harmful thing. The meaning of 'ayn lammah is an eye that causes harm.

How Do Parents Perform Ruqyah for a Child?
Practical Steps

Steps for Ruqyah on a Child

  • Recite Al-Fatihah.
  • Recite Ayat al-Kursi.
  • Recite Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq, and An-Nas.
  • Blow lightly and wipe over the child.
  • Say the protection supplication mentioned above.
  • Make du'a for the child’s healing and protection.
Supplications for a Child’s Healing
Healing Du'a

O Allah, Lord of Mankind

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.

From Ruqyah

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.

Daily Protection

Daily Protection for Children

  • Make the home accustomed to the morning and evening adhkar.
  • Recite the Mu'awwidhat over the child.
  • Supplicate for blessing when seeing something pleasing.
  • Do not publish children’s photos without need.
  • Do not exaggerate in fear of the evil eye.
  • Preserve prayer and Qur’an in the home.
  • Teach the child adhkar gradually as he or she grows.
Important Note

Is Every Child’s Illness Caused by the Evil Eye?

No. A child may become ill for natural reasons and may need a doctor or treatment. Ruqyah is prescribed, but it does not mean abandoning medicine or ignoring signs of illness.

Common Mistakes

Common Mistakes

  • Explaining every cry or fever as evil eye.
  • Accusing relatives or visitors without evidence.
  • Hanging a bead or amulet on the child.
  • Going to a sorcerer or charlatan.
  • Leaving the doctor when needed.
  • Spreading fear in the home in front of the child.
FAQ

May I Perform Ruqyah on My Child Myself?

Yes. In fact, this is one of the best things parents can do, along with du'a, tenderness, and good reliance upon Allah.

FAQ

May I Recite Over the Child While He Is Asleep?

Yes. There is no harm in reciting ruqyah over the child while asleep or awake.

FAQ

Should I Hang Something on the Child for Protection?

No. What is prescribed is du'a, ruqyah, and adhkar. Amulets and charms are not from Islamic guidance.

Closing

Closing Note

Ruqyah for children from the evil eye and envy is done with the Qur’an, Sunnah, and du'a, with a calm heart that is not obsessive. Parents take the means of adhkar, ruqyah, and medicine, while knowing that the true Protector is Allah alone.