Ruqyah

Knowing Allah: The Soul’s Greatest Need 8 MIN READ We all want happiness. How we each define this and seek it, however, often differs. For some of us, happiness is wealth and material abundance. For others, it’s fame and renown. For some, it is sensual pleasure and gratification. And for others, it is a breakthrough…

ʿUbudiyyah: Servitude to Allah 7 MIN READ Today, man thinks he has no need of Allah. Technological advancements and material abundance make many believe that their accomplishments are due to their own efforts. Failing to recognise the Source of all blessings leads to ingratitude and arrogance. It is this arrogance which leads to rejecting Allah,…

The Good Life: Life With Allah 9 MIN READ We all want happiness. How we define this though, and how we seek it, differs. For some of us, happiness is wealth and material abundance. For others, it’s fame and renown. For others, it’s sensual pleasure and gratification. And for some, it’s a breakthrough in their…

Visiting The Sick 4 MIN READ A recent poll commissioned by the Royal Voluntary Service found that ‘two-fifths (40%) of patients on UK hospital wards get no visitors.’ (Read the full article here). Visiting the sick is the right of a Muslim over his fellow Muslim. It strengthens brotherhood and helps to psychologically reduce the…

Sunnah Medicine 2 MIN READ Prophetic Medicine It is from the great blessing of Allah (subḥānahū wa ta‘ālā) upon us that He has laid down a cure for every disease, except death. The following are some examples of the medicines the Prophet ﷺ prescribed for different illnesses: Black Seed The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said:…

FAQs about Ruqyah 4 MIN READ Can anyone do Ruqyah or is it only for certain people? There is a misconception that ruqyah is exclusive to certain individuals. Ruqyah can and should be performed by every Muslim. Is reciting Ruqyah better than listening to it? Recite yourself if you can do so in the proper…

Your Shield: The Last 3 Surahs of the Qur’an 2 MIN READ The last 3 Sūrahs of the Qur’ān are the strongest protection against envy, evil eye, magic and jinn. It is Sunnah to read them three times in the morning and evening, three times before going to sleep, once after every Salāh, and when…

Magic and Jinn 3 MIN READ Jinn are a creation of Allah (subḥānahū wa taʿālā) and are not visible to human beings. Like humans, there are good and evil jinns. Evil jinns are also known as shayāṭīn (plural of shayṭān). They assist the magicians and enviers in bringing harm to humans. By seeking protection with…

5 Ways to Protect Your Children 2 MIN READ As parents, our worries about our children don’t seem to end. Sometimes, our worries are aggravated because we tend to think that we are their sole carers. We forget the importance of entrusting them to the care of Allah ﷻ, who is their real caretaker (al-Waliyy)…

Envy and Evil Eye 4 MIN READ Unexplained pain. Baby doesn’t stop crying. Everything seems to be going pear-shaped.’ What is the Evil Eye? The evil eye is very common. Imām Aḥmad (raḥimahullāh) said: ‘Very rarely will a house be found without anyone being affected by the evil eye or jealousy.’ Evil eye comes from…