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How to Diagnose Spiritual Affliction

Diagnosing Sihr, Evil EyeAnd Jinn Possesion

Spiritual affliction is a reality that can impact anyone, regardless of faith or background. It refers to unseen forces or influences that disturb a person’s physical, emotional, and spiritual balance. Common examples include sihr (black magic), evil eye (Ayn), and jinn possession.

These afflictions do not always manifest in obvious ways, making their detection and diagnosis a specialized skill that requires deep knowledge, spiritual insight, and experience. Many people suffer from spiritual afflictions for years without even realizing it.

These hidden problems are not always obvious. Often, those who are afflicted cannot understand what is happening to them. They may try different treatments or solutions, but the real spiritual cause remains unknown.

Unlike ordinary health issues, spiritual afflictions differ from physical and emotional problems. Physical ailments are often visible or measurable through medical tests, while emotional disturbances like stress or anxiety may arise from life circumstances.

Spiritual afflictions, however, work on a subtle level, affecting the heart, mind, and soul. They can weaken faith, create persistent restlessness, provoke nightmares, or cause unexplained illness. A skilled Raaqi or a person practicing self-ruqyah must learn to distinguish between these layers, as understanding the source is critical for effective treatment.

The impact of spiritual affliction extends far beyond immediate discomfort. It can disrupt daily life, create friction in relationships, affect mental health, and drain physical energy.

A person may struggle to maintain focus, experience repeated failures despite efforts, or feel constant unease that cannot be explained by ordinary circumstances. Diagnosing affliction is, therefore, not just about identifying symptoms; it is about interpreting signs, patterns, and subtle cues that reveal the underlying spiritual cause.

For Raaqis, mastering the skill of diagnosing affliction involves combining knowledge of Quranic verses, prophetic guidance, and spiritual observation. For those performing self-ruqyah, it means developing awareness of one’s own state, recognizing early warning signs, and understanding how external spiritual influences manifest in the mind, body, and heart.

Over time, with consistent practice and guidance, one can sharpen the ability to discern spiritual disturbances and apply the appropriate ruqyah techniques to restore balance and protection.

Understanding spiritual affliction is the first step toward empowerment. It transforms the way a Raaqi approaches healing and equips individuals practicing self-ruqyah with the awareness needed to protect themselves, their family, and their environment from unseen harms.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF SPIRITUAL AFFLICTION

Identifying spiritual affliction is a key skill for any Raaqi or individual practicing self-ruqyah. Spiritual problems, such as sihr (black magic), evil eye (Ayn), or jinn possession, often do not show clear physical signs at first. Instead, they reveal themselves gradually through a combination of physical, emotional, and spiritual symptoms. Recognizing these early signs is essential for effective diagnosis and treatment.

1. Physical Symptoms: Spiritual affliction can affect the body in unusual ways. Common physical symptoms include sudden weakness, unexplained fatigue, frequent illnesses, body pain, or sudden changes in appetite and sleep patterns. Sometimes, these symptoms appear without a medical reason, or they persist even after treatment. A trained Raaqi learns to observe these subtle physical cues and connect them with possible spiritual causes.

     2. Emotional and Mental Symptoms: Emotional disturbances are often the first signs of unseen spiritual influence. People may feel anxiety, depression, mood swings, restlessness, or a constant sense of fear and unease. Nightmares, disturbing thoughts, and difficulty concentrating are also common. Recognizing these patterns helps in understanding whether the issue is purely emotional or has a spiritual source that requires ruqyah.

     3. Spiritual Symptoms: Spiritual affliction can directly affect a person’s connection with Allah. Symptoms may include aversion to Quran recitation, difficulty performing prayers, loss of spiritual focus, or feeling constantly disturbed despite following religious practices. In some cases, the affected person may experience unusual dreams, visions, or a sense of being watched or controlled. These signs are subtle and require careful attention and spiritual insight to diagnose accurately.

    4.Behavioural and Life Pattern Changes: Affliction can also manifest in sudden changes in a person’s behavior or life circumstances. This may include relationship problems, repeated failures in personal or professional life, sudden quarrels, or feelings of isolation. Often, these issues appear without a clear explanation, signaling a hidden spiritual influence.

    5.The Skill of Diagnosis: Diagnosing spiritual affliction is not just about noticing symptoms; it is about understanding patterns, observing subtle signs, and using Quranic knowledge and prophetic guidance to interpret them. For Raaqis and those practicing self-ruqyah, this skill develops over time through experience, patience, and consistent practice. Accurate diagnosis allows for targeted ruqyah treatment, leading to faster relief and spiritual protection.

By carefully observing physical, emotional, spiritual, and behavioural signs, a Raaqi or self-ruqyah practitioner can identify afflictions early, prevent them from worsening, and apply the proper Quranic remedies to restore balance, health, and peace of mind.

EXAMPLES OF SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF SPIRITUAL AFFLICTION

TYPES OF SPIRITUAL AFFLICTIONS

1. Sihr (Black Magic): Sihr is a deliberate act of harm performed through spiritual means. It can target health, relationships, or success.

Signs and Symptoms of Sihr:

• Chronic illnesses or body pain that do not respond to medical treatment.
• Continuous failures in marriage, career, or business despite efforts.
• Feeling heavy, restricted, or tied down in daily life.
• Strange dreams involving darkness, knots, or being chased.
• Sudden changes in personality, anger, or isolation.
• Discovery of taweez (charms), unusual objects, or cursed items near the home.

    2. Evil Eye (Ayn): The evil eye is caused by jealousy or envy, often unintentionally, and can harm health, beauty, or success.

Signs and Symptoms of Evil Eye:

• Sudden fatigue or weakness after receiving compliments.
• Loss of appetite or sudden weight changes without medical reason.
• Repeated accidents, losses, or broken items in the home.
• Feeling drained after meeting certain people.
• Emotional instability or sadness without clear cause.
• Decline in beauty, health, or progress noticed by others.

    3.Jinn-Possesion Related Issues: Jinn can disturb humans through whispers, fear, or even full possession.

Signs and Symptoms of Jinn Influence:

• Hearing whispers, strange voices, or footsteps when alone.
• Sudden panic attacks or overwhelming fear without cause.
• Nightmares of snakes, dark shadows, or being attacked.
• Feeling pushed, strangled, or touched while no one is near.
• Physical reactions to Quranic recitation (shaking, screaming, headaches).
• Being drawn to isolation, sinful habits, or destructive behavior.

    4. Emotional Trauma: Trauma from childhood, abuse, or painful experiences can also create deep scars that affect spiritual and emotional health.

Signs and Symptoms of Spiritual / Emotional Trauma:

• Persistent sadness, guilt, or fear linked to past events.
• Trouble forming healthy relationships or trusting people.
• Flashbacks, nightmares, or overreaction to small triggers.
• Feeling distant from faith or disconnected from Allah.
• Constant anxiety, fear of rejection, or lack of self-worth.
• Internal emptiness even when life seems stable externally.

    5.Mental Disorders (Psychological Conditions): It is very important to distinguish between purely medical mental illness and those caused or worsened by spiritual afflictions. Mental disorders are medical conditions that require professional care, but sometimes spiritual affliction is the root cause behind them.

Signs and Symptoms of Mental Disorders (Medical Only):

• Consistent symptoms diagnosed by professionals (e.g., depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, OCD).
• Hearing voices or hallucinations that remain constant, even when Quran is recited.
• Improvement through therapy, counseling, or medication.
• No unusual dreams or reactions to ruqyah.

When Mental Disorders are Caused by Spiritual Afflictions:

• Symptoms appear suddenly after a known spiritual attack (sihr, ayn, or jinn).
• Hallucinations, panic attacks, or mood swings worsen during Quran recitation.
• Medical treatment provides only temporary relief, but symptoms keep returning.
• Patient shows a mixture of spiritual and psychological signs (e.g., strange dreams, fear of Quran, plus emotional instability).
• Recovery begins once ruqyah, adhkaar, and Quranic healing are combined with medical support.

Key Understanding:

• Some mental disorders are purely medical and require doctors.
• Some are purely spiritual and require ruqyah.
• Many cases are a mix of both, where spiritual afflictions trigger or worsen mental illness. In such cases, both ruqyah and medical care are necessary for complete healing.

METHODS OF DIAGNOSING SPIRITUAL AFFLICTIONS

Diagnosing a spiritual affliction is not the same as diagnosing a medical condition. It requires knowledge, experience, and understanding of how sihr, evil eye, and jinn work according to Qur’an and Sunnah. Below are some methods that raaqis and individuals doing self-ruqyah can use to identify the type of problem:

Ruqyah Response Test

• When Qur’anic verses are recited, the afflicted person may show unusual reactions such as crying, yawning, burping, shaking, sudden anger, or body stiffness.
• Each affliction reacts differently: for example, sihr may trigger severe stomach pain or vomiting, evil eye often causes excessive yawning/tears, while jinn possession may cause involuntary body movements or voices.
• No reaction doesn’t always mean no affliction  some cases are hidden and need consistency in ruqyah.

Dreams and Visions

• Many afflicted people see recurring dreams such as snakes, scorpions, falling from heights, being chased, seeing graves, water, or strange creatures.
• Sometimes, after ruqyah, the patient may dream about the location of hidden sihr or the person who caused harm.
• Distinguish between normal subconscious dreams and spiritually influenced dreams by observing their repetition, intensity, and disturbance level.

Behavioural and Emotional Shifts

• Sudden mood swings, unexplained hatred towards family or spouse, withdrawal from salah, or inability to concentrate on Qur’an can indicate affliction.
• Continuous depression, anxiety, or panic attacks without medical cause may point towards a spiritual issue.
• Important: If someone has a diagnosed mental disorder like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or PTSD, it doesn’t automatically mean sihr or jinn. But if medical treatment fails and symptoms intensify during ruqyah, it may show a spiritual connection.

Physical Reactions During Worship

• Affected people may feel extreme tiredness, headaches, chest pressure, or sudden distractions when trying to pray, recite Qur’an, or do adhkaar.
• Sometimes the afflicted feel suffocation in masjid or difficulty performing salah a clear sign of jinn influence.

Medical & Psychological Differentiation

• Before confirming spiritual diagnosis, rule out medical conditions with doctors.
• If the issue persists despite proper treatment, it may be rooted in a spiritual problem.
• Sometimes spiritual affliction itself triggers mental disorders (like depression caused by sihr, or hallucinations caused by jinn possession). In such cases, healing requires both medical care and ruqyah.

METHODS OF DIAGNOSIS

Listening to Qur’an Recitation

When certain verses are recited (Surah Al-Baqarah, Surah As-Saffat, Ayat-ul-Kursi, verses of sihr in Surah Yunus, Surah Taha, Surah Al-A’raf), an afflicted person often reacts strongly.

Signs include: headache, dizziness, yawning, crying, screaming, physical shaking, or feeling heat moving in the body.

If no reaction at all, it may be just a normal condition (medical/psychological), but sometimes the affliction is hidden and requires continuous recitation.

Dreams and Visions

• Many afflicted people report repetitive dreams: snakes, scorpions, dogs, graveyards, drowning, or being chased.
• Others see the magician, knots, or dead relatives calling them.
• A raaqi can sometimes trigger dreams through recitation, allowing the patient to “see” where sihr is hidden.

Body Responses During Ruqyah

• Sudden nausea, vomiting (sometimes with strange items like threads, knots, blood clots), heavy burping, or yawning repeatedly.
• Some feel something moving inside the body like ants crawling, stabbing pain, or sudden paralysis.
• Patients may even speak in another voice, revealing the presence of jinn.

Questioning & Counselling

• Asking about family history, sudden failures, miscarriages, unexplained health issues, or cycles of problems.
• Raaqi uses wisdom to differentiate between medical, psychological, and spiritual conditions.
• Example: If someone has been to multiple doctors with no cure, but feels instant heaviness only when Qur’an is recited → likely spiritual.

METHODS OF TREATMENT

Direct Ruqyah (Shari’ah)

• Recitation of specific Qur’anic verses and authentic duas.
• Blowing on water, olive oil, or patient’s body.
• Regular sessions until the patient recovers.

Self-Ruqyah

• Teaching patients to read Surah Al-Baqarah daily in their homes.
• Morning and evening adhkaar for protection.
• Blowing in hands and wiping over body before sleeping.

Destroying Physical Sihr

• Many cases are incomplete until the physical sihr is found (knots, dolls, taweez, buried items).
• Once destroyed, relief is immediate.
• Must be burned with Qur’an recitation or dissolved safely.

Lifestyle & Faith Strengthening

• Advising patients to remove shirk items (taweez, charms, amulets).
• Strengthening tawheed and understanding Allah’s power.
• Increasing salah, sadaqah, and good deeds, which weaken the enemy’s grip.

Counselling + Medical Integration

• Some patients have both: mental illness + spiritual affliction.
• Ruqyah helps spiritually, while medical treatment stabilizes the body.
• Example: Depression caused by sihr still needs medical counselling once sihr is broken.

Important Note for Readers (especially Raaqis):

• Always differentiate between:
• A purely medical case (only doctor can help).
• A purely spiritual case (ruqyah is primary).
• A mixed case (both ruqyah and medical treatment together).

HOW TO DIFFERENTIATE BETWEEN JINN POSSESSION, EVIL EYE, AND BLACK MAGIC (SIHR)

Many people confuse spiritual afflictions with mental or physical illnesses. The Qur’an and Sunnah provide guidance, and through ruqyah (Qur’an recitation), clear symptoms appear which help us diagnose whether it is Jinn possession, Evil Eye, or Sihr. Below, we explain the specific Qur’an verses/duas used for checking, and the symptoms during and after ruqyah for each type of affliction.

Checking for Jinn Possession

• Qur’an Verses and Duas
• Surah Al-Baqarah (2:255) – Ayat al-Kursi.
• Surah Al-Baqarah (2:285-286) – Last two verses of Al-Baqarah.
• Surah Al-Saffat (37:1-10) – Verses that burn shayateen.
• Surah Al-Mu’minun (23:115-118) – Verses that force jinn to react.
• Dua: “A’oodhu billahi minash-shaytaanir-rajeem” (I seek refuge in Allah from the accursed shaytaan).

Symptoms During Ruqyah

• Sudden screaming, crying, or laughing unnaturally.
• Eyes rolling or turning upwards.
• Unusual strength, heavy breathing, choking sensation.
• Speaking in different voices, sometimes even revealing their name.
• Patient feels like something is moving inside the body.
• Losing Control over body
• Heavy sweating
• Body starts Shivering
• Burning heat in the body
• Become angry while listening to Quran recitation
• Mind distracting too much thoughts overload so that patient doesn’t listen to recitation as this will expose the Jinn inside

Symptoms After Ruqyah

• Extreme fatigue or body feels heavy.
• Disturbed sleep, but with less intensity than before.
• Jinn may appear in dreams as animals, shadows, or humans.
• Patient feels a release in the chest or body, sometimes even vomiting.

Checking for Evil Eye (Al-‘Ayn)

Qur’an Verses and Duas

• Surah Al-Qalam (68:51-52) – Verses about evil eye.
• Surah Al-Falaq (113:1-5) – Seeking protection from envious eye.
• Surah Al-Nas (114:1-6) – For protection from hidden envy and whispers.
• Dua: “Barakallahu laka, walaa quwwata illa billaah” (May Allah bless you, and there is no power except with Allah).

Symptoms During Ruqyah

• Uncontrollable yawning.
• Heart Palpitations
• Itching
• Don’t feel listening to recitation
• Uneasiness
• Excessive burping or feeling sleepy while listening.
• Tears flowing without sadness.
• Patient feels dizziness or headache suddenly.
• No violent reaction (unlike jinn possession).

Symptoms After Ruqyah

• Patient feels very light and relaxed.
• Energy starts returning gradually.
• Dreams may show faces of jealous people.
• Patient may notice improvement in health, finances, or relationships that were stuck.

Checking for Black Magic (Sihr)

Qur’an Verses and Duas

• Surah Yunus (10:81-82) – “Allah will destroy their magic.”
• Surah Taha (20:69) – “What they have made is but a magician’s trick.”
• Surah Al-A’raf (7:117-122) – Musa (A.S) vs. magicians.
• Surah Al-Falaq (113:4) – Protection against knots of magicians.
• Dua: “Allahumma batil kulla sihrin wa hasadin wa sharrin min al-jinni wal-ins” (O Allah, destroy every sihr, envy, and evil from jinn and mankind).

Symptoms During Ruqyah

• Severe stomach pain, nausea, or vomiting (sometimes black liquid, needles, blood clots).
• Patient suddenly remembers strange dreams about graves, snakes, scorpions, or magicians.
• Feeling of tight knots in the chest or stomach, Hot and Cold Flashes, Burning Sensation.
• Strong resistance: patient may scream “Don’t read this!”
• Body stiffens like tied with ropes.

Symptoms After Ruqyah

• Temporary relief but pain comes back until sihr objects (taweez, buried items, knots, dolls, ashes, etc.) are destroyed.
• Dreams guiding the patient to hidden sihr locations.
• Patient may vomit strange substances.
• Gradual healing as sihr is broken verse by verse.

Key Difference Summary

1. Jinn Possession – During ruqyah, it often shows through violent reactions, sudden changes in voice, and uncontrollable movements in the body. After the session, the person may feel extreme fatigue, heaviness in the body, and sometimes experience strange or disturbing dreams.
2. Evil Eye – When treated, signs usually appear as excessive yawning, burping, unexpected tears, and dizziness. Once the session is over, the person feels lighter, more relaxed, calm, and begins to notice blessings returning to their life.
3. Sihr (Black Magic) – Symptoms during ruqyah can be very severe, such as intense stomach pain, vomiting, resistance to recitation, or a sensation of knots inside the body. Relief usually comes only after the sihr is destroyed, and it may involve unusual vomiting like black liquid, blood, or even foreign objects (hair, needles, etc.). Patients may also see guiding dreams that reveal the hidden location of sihr.

Tip for Readers:

Always begin with ruqyah diagnosis before rushing to doctors or magicians. If symptoms match spiritual affliction, continue treatment with Qur’an and Sunnah. But if no reaction occurs, consult doctors to check for medical or psychological illness. Sometimes, both can exist together.

MISDIAGNOSIS RISKS BY PATIENT & HIS FAMILY

1. Overlap of Symptoms – Many signs of sihr, evil eye, or jinn possession can appear similar to medical conditions. For example, constant headaches may be labeled as migraines, seizures as epilepsy, or stomach pain as ulcers while in reality, the root may be spiritual.
2. Only Medical Treatment Fails – Patients who go from doctor to doctor often find no cure because the problem is not physical alone. Medicines may ease discomfort temporarily but do not remove the real cause if it is sihr or jinn-related.
3. Delayed Healing – Relying only on medical treatment without ruqyah may cause years of suffering. Families spend large amounts on tests and hospitals but see no progress, while simple ruqyah could have revealed the spiritual cause.
4. Mislabeling as Mental Illness – Depression, anxiety, or hallucinations are often quickly diagnosed as psychological issues. In some cases, the person is even prescribed heavy medication, when in reality the symptoms are from spiritual affliction.
5. Doubt in Faith – Misdiagnosis may cause a believer to lose hope in Allah’s cure. When nothing works, they may start questioning why life is so hard, or worse, they may fall into despair.
6. Families Turn Against the Patient – Sometimes, the family thinks the patient is “pretending” or “seeking attention” because doctors find nothing wrong. This increases isolation and emotional trauma.
7. Spiritual Affliction Gets Worse – Ignoring the true cause allows the sihr, evil eye, or jinn to grow stronger. What could have been solved early with ruqyah becomes a long-term battle.
8. Dependence on Wrong Sources – After medical failure, some people fall into the trap of visiting magicians or fake healers, thinking they are their last option. This only makes the condition worse.
9. The Importance of Balance – Islam encourages both. One must seek medical advice while also checking for spiritual reasons, so that no aspect is neglected.
10. A Rarely Spoken Truth – Sometimes both medical and spiritual reasons exist together. A jinn may trigger a real disease (like damaging an organ), or sihr may cause hormonal imbalance. Treating only one side leaves the person half-healed.
11. Ignoring Dreams and Intuitions – Many patients see guiding dreams but dismiss them as imagination because doctors don’t consider them relevant. Yet, these dreams often point directly to hidden sihr or the cause of suffering.
12. Generational Affliction – Some misdiagnoses happen because doctors don’t look at family history. If multiple family members suffer the same strange condition with no medical explanation, it often points to sihr or generational curses.

MISDIAGNOSIS RISKS IN SPIRITUAL AFFLICTIONS

Understanding the difference between medical conditions and spiritual afflictions is extremely important. Misdiagnosis can cause serious consequences for both patients and those treating them.

1. Medical vs. Spiritual Confusion: Some symptoms overlap between medical and spiritual causes. For example, epilepsy may look like jinn possession, while severe anxiety or depression may resemble sihr (black magic). Relying only on medical treatment without considering spiritual causes may keep the root issue hidden. Conversely, relying only on ruqyah while ignoring real medical problems can worsen health.
2. Why Seeking Only Medical Treatment May Not Resolve Spiritual Issues: Doctors may provide medicines that reduce pain, hallucinations, or anxiety but do not remove the actual source of sihr, evil eye, or jinn possession. Many patients spend years on treatments without relief until they finally address the spiritual side.
3. The Importance of Combining Both Approaches: Islam does not reject medicine. Both the Prophet ﷺ and his companions encouraged treatment alongside spiritual remedies. A balanced approach seeking medical advice while practicing ruqyah ensures no side is ignored.
4. Risks in Self-Ruqyah Misdiagnosis: Over-attribution: Sometimes, people blame every headache, sadness, or financial problem on sihr or jinn, when it may simply be medical, psychological, or situational. Under-attribution: On the other hand, some dismiss clear signs of possession or sihr as stress or overthinking, delaying proper treatment. Self-raqi individuals may recite on themselves, feel temporary relief, and assume the problem is solved when hidden sihr or deeper possession still exists.
5. Risks for a Raaqi Misdiagnosing a Patient: A raaqi might treat a case as sihr when it is actually evil eye, causing delay in healing. If the raaqi assumes possession but the issue is trauma or mental health, the patient may lose trust or feel hopeless. Misdiagnosis can also harm the raaqi spiritually since jinn may exploit this weakness to deceive, mislead, or exhaust him.
6. Unspoken but Critical Points: False Relief Traps: Sometimes jinn pretend to leave during ruqyah, giving the illusion of healing, while staying hidden. Without proper diagnosis, the raaqi may declare the patient “cured,” but the affliction returns worse. Dream Manipulation: Jinn may send confusing dreams to mislead both the patient and the raaqi about the true source of affliction. Emotional Projection: Patients may cry, shout, or accuse others during ruqyah due to jinn manipulation, and if the raaqi misreads these as personal issues rather than spiritual, it damages families and relationships. Spiritual Burnout for Self-Ruqyah: People attempting self-ruqyah without guidance may push themselves too hard, reciting excessively, and then stop altogether when they don’t see results losing hope in Allah’s cure.
7. Role of A Raqi In Diagnosis: A trained raaqi holds a sensitive and responsible role, as people who come to him are often broken, frightened, and confused. His approach to diagnosis and treatment must be rooted in the Qur’an and Sunnah, free from innovations or superstitions.

Approaching Diagnosis with Wisdom: A raaqi listens carefully, asks relevant questions, and observes both the physical and spiritual reactions of the patient. He differentiates between natural medical conditions, psychological struggles, and true spiritual afflictions through continuous recitation, patience, and experience.

Patience, Empathy, and Confidentiality: Many patients reveal their deepest fears and personal struggles during ruqyah. A raaqi must carry these matters with confidentiality, showing empathy and gentleness, rather than judgment. His patience during long and repeated sessions reflects sincerity in serving for the sake of Allah.

Avoiding Superstition: A true raaqi never relies on charms, objects, or fabricated rituals. He strictly holds on to Qur’an, authentic Sunnah, and supplications. His strength lies not in any secret formulas, but in tawakkul (trust in Allah) and his relationship with the Qur’an.

Boosting Emaan Through Motivation: A patient under affliction often loses hope. A raaqi’s words of encouragement can reignite faith. By reminding them of Allah’s mercy, narrating the struggles of prophets, and highlighting the power of du’a, the raaqi lifts the patient’s spirit and strengthens their connection to Allah. This motivational aspect is as important as the ruqyah itself, because a strong heart is more resistant to attacks.

Building Trust and Giving Hope: Trust is crucial between the raaqi, the patient, and the family. The patient must feel safe that they are not being exploited, deceived, or taken advantage of. A raaqi builds this trust through honesty, clarity in his process, and by reminding them that healing is only from Allah. Giving hope revives their courage to fight against afflictions and removes despair planted by shayateen.

SUPPORTING PRACTICES DURING DIAGNOSIS

• Use of Du’as, Adhkaar, and Quran Recitation
• Regular recitation of Qur’anic verses and authentic du’as helps create an environment where hidden afflictions manifest clearly. It also calms the patient and strengthens their reliance on Allah.
• Observation of Family or Environment for Negative Influences
• Sometimes the source of affliction may not lie only with the patient but within the family or household. Arguments, lack of prayer, un-Islamic objects, or suspicious items like taweez can point to deeper causes. A wise raaqi observes these surroundings carefully.
• Keeping a Spiritual Journal or Log of Experiences
• Patients and even raaqis benefit from recording dreams, unusual occurrences, and reactions during ruqyah. Patterns often emerge that assist in identifying whether it is sihr, jinn, or evil eye.
• Encouraging Patience and Tawakkul
• Healing is not always immediate. Supporting the patient with reminders about patience and trust in Allah prevents hopelessness during long cases.
• Balanced Lifestyle Alongside Ruqyah
• Maintaining prayer, halal diet, cleanliness, and good company all assist in exposing and weakening afflictions while boosting the healing process.

WHEN TO SEEK HELP

Not every spiritual issue can be managed through self-effort alone. Sometimes, recognizing the limits of self-help becomes essential for healing.

1. Recognizing when an affliction is beyond self-help – If symptoms persist despite consistent self-ruqyah, adhkaar, and lifestyle changes, it may be a sign that the issue requires professional ruqyah intervention.
2. Timely intervention matters – Delaying proper treatment can allow sihr, evil eye, or jinn influence to strengthen, making recovery more difficult. Seeking help at the right time prevents prolonged suffering.
3. Balancing medical and spiritual approaches – If a condition shows overlap between medical and spiritual symptoms, consulting both doctors and a trusted raaqi ensures that nothing is overlooked.
4. Protecting family and household – Sometimes afflictions spread their effect to family members or the environment (home, business, etc.). Seeking help early prevents escalation.
5. Encouragement to consult – Asking for help is not a weakness but a step toward strength. Consulting a trained raaqi, while also taking medical guidance, creates a holistic path to recovery.

It is important to remember that no spiritual affliction is permanent or undefeatable. Remember, no matter how heavy your affliction feels, it is never greater than the mercy of Allah. Sihr, jinn possession, or evil eye may shake you, but they can never break you when you hold firmly to the rope of Allah.

Healing is always possible with the right diagnosis, sincere ruqyah, and consistent protection. Do not lose hope or fall into despair these are only trials, not life sentences.

Every illness has a cure, and your effort, patience, and trust in Allah are part of that cure. Take proactive steps: protect yourself with morning and evening adhkaar, seek guidance from trustworthy raaqi’s, and never neglect medical help when needed. Know that with each step you take, Allah is closer to you, strengthening your faith and heart.

Stay firm, keep moving forward, and trust that relief will come because Allah has promised healing for those who rely on Him with sincerity and tawakkul.

50 FAQs on Ruqyah, Misdiagnosis & Healing

General Ruqyah Understanding

Q. What is ruqyah?

A. Ruqyah is reciting Qur’an and authentic supplications for healing from sihr (black magic), evil eye, jinn possession, and illnesses.

Q. Is ruqyah allowed in Islam?

A. Yes, ruqyah with Qur’an and Sunnah is prescribed and practiced by the Prophet ﷺ And his companions.

Q. Who can perform ruqyah?

A. Anyone with correct belief in Allah, sincerity, and knowledge of Qur’an can do ruqyah.

Q. What is the difference between ruqyah shariah and White magic?

A. Ruqyah shariah is healing through Qur’an and Sunnah, while magic involves shirk, invoking jinn, and haram acts.

Q. Can ruqyah replace medical treatment?

A. No, ruqyah is complementary. Seek medical treatment along with ruqyah.

Q. Can I do ruqyah on myself?

A. Yes, self-ruqyah is highly encouraged with sincerity and consistency.

Q. How often should I do self-ruqyah?

A. Daily, especially morning and evening, until relief and healing are felt.

Q. Which surahs are best for self-ruqyah?

A. Surah Al-Fatihah, Ayat-ul-Kursi, Surah Al-Baqarah (esp. last 2 verses), Surah Tin, Surah Yunus verse 81-82, Surah Furqan Verse 23, Surah Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq, An-Nas.

Q. How long does it take to see results in self-ruqyah?

A. Depends on the case some see immediate relief, others need months. Consistency is key.

Q. Can I listen to ruqyah audio instead of reciting?

A. Listening helps, but reciting yourself is more powerful.

Q. Can symptoms be misdiagnosed as sihr or jinn possession?

A. Yes, sometimes it’s medical, psychological, or stress-related, not spiritual.

Q. How to differentiate between sihr and medical issues?

A. Through careful observation, consistency in symptoms, and seeking both medical and ruqyah guidance.

Q. What are signs of misdiagnosis in ruqyah?

A. If symptoms don’t respond to ruqyah, worsen due to anxiety, or medical tests show a clear condition.

Q. Can a raaqi misdiagnose a patient?

A. Yes, if the raaqi lacks experience, jumps to conclusions, or ignores medical factors.

Q. What harm can misdiagnosis cause?

A. It can lead to fear, wasted money, spiritual doubt, and delayed proper treatment.

Q. What reactions can happen during ruqyah?

A. Crying, shaking, yawning, vomiting, sweating, heaviness in the body, Heart palpitations, seeing visions.

Q. Are reactions proof of jinn?

A. Not always. Sometimes reactions are psychological, emotional release, or just body response or it is reaction of only Sihr not the jinn possession.

Q. Is vomiting during ruqyah normal?

A. Yes, it can be a sign of sihr leaving or indication of eaten sihr inside the stomach but sometimes it’s stress-related.

Q. What if there’s no reaction during ruqyah?

A. It doesn’t mean nothing is wrong  healing can still happen silently.

Q. Should ruqyah be stopped if symptoms worsen?

A. No, continue with patience; worsening is often part of healing.

Q. How do I choose a genuine raaqi?

A. Look for one who follows Qur’an and Sunnah, avoids shirk, and doesn’t demand strange rituals.

Q. What are red flags in a raaqi?

A. Asking for your mother’s name, giving talismans, using unknown languages, or charging extreme money.

Q. Can a raaqi guarantee healing?

A. No, only Allah cures; the raaqi is a means.

Q. Should I rely only on a raaqi?

A. Yes If case is serious but, self-ruqyah is also important

Q. Can a raaqi get harmed by jinn?

A. Yes, but with strong faith, adhkaar, and protection, Allah protects them.

Q. Can trauma cause symptoms like sihr?

A. Yes, emotional pain can mimic possession symptoms.

Q. Does ruqyah help in depression or anxiety?

A. Yes, it brings peace, but professional therapy may also be needed.

Q. Why do children react strongly during ruqyah?

A. Their hearts are pure and sensitive; they can be more affected by sihr or evil eye.

Q. Can family conflicts cause vulnerability to sihr?

A. Yes, weak faith and constant arguments open doors for shayateen.

Q. Can childhood trauma affect ruqyah results?

A. Yes, unresolved trauma can delay healing if not addressed with counseling and faith.

Q. How to protect against sihr and evil eye?

A. Morning and evening adhkaar, Surah Al-Baqarah at home, and trust in Allah.

Q. Is wearing taweez allowed?

A. If it contains shirk or unknown writing haram. If Qur’an only scholars differ, but better to avoid.

Q. Does keeping Surah Al-Baqarah playing protect the home?

A. Yes, it drives away shayateen.

Q. Can evil eye happen through social media?

A. Yes, sharing blessings online without dua can invite envy.

Q. How to protect children from evil eye?

A. Recite protective du’as, blow on them, and avoid excessive exposure.

Q. Can sihr be hidden in objects or places?

A. Yes, dolls, knots, clothes, graves, etc.

Q. Can sihr travel through food or drink?

A. Yes, black magic can be placed in food, causing physical illness.

Q. Do jinn really speak during ruqyah?

A. Yes, but not always; sometimes it’s whispers of the patient’s mind.

Q. Can mUltiple jinn possess one person?

A. Yes, sometimes dozens or more.

Q. Do jinn die during ruqyah?

A. Yes, some burn or perish with Qur’an recitation.

Q. Can sihr return after being removed?

A. Yes, if protection is neglected.

Q. What to do after sihr is destroyed?

A. Stay consistent with adhkaar, salah, and avoid sin.

Q. Can patients relapse after ruqyah?

A. Yes, due to weak iman, not doing protection, or renewed sihr.

Q. How to know if one is fully healed?

A.When symptoms stop, peace returns, and daily life is normal.

Q. Is patience part of healing?

A. Yes, healing can be long, but every effort is rewarded.

Q. Why does Allah allow sihr to happen?

A. As a test of faith, patience, and reliance on Him.

Q. Is ruqyah more powerful than magic?

A. Yes, Qur’an is the word of Allah nothing can overpower it.

Q. What if I feel weak in faith during ruqyah?

A. Turn back to Allah, make dua, and remember He cures, not your strength.

Q. Can sihr stop marriage or work?

A. Yes, sihr can cause blockages, but with Qur’an, Allah removes it.

Q. What is the final assurance in ruqyah?

A. Every affliction has a cure, and with tawakkul, Qur’an, and patience, healing is certain.