Dua Before Ruqyah
3 Steps to Begin Healing Recitation
Ruqyah is the healing recitation of the Quran and authentic supplications over the sick, and it begins, like all good things, in the name of Allah. The dua before ruqyah draws on the very words the angel Jibril used to perform ruqyah on the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) when he was unwell, asking Allah to heal and to protect from every harm. It teaches the believer that ruqyah is a means of seeking cure, while the healing itself comes from Allah alone.
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ أَرْقِيكَ، مِنْ كُلِّ شَيْءٍ يُؤْذِيكَ، مِنْ شَرِّ كُلِّ نَفْسٍ أَوْ عَيْنٍ حَاسِدٍ، اللَّهُ يَشْفِيكَ، بِسْمِ اللَّهِ أَرْقِيكَ
Bismillāhi arqīka, min kulli shay’in yu’dhīk, min sharri kulli nafsin aw ‘aynin hāsid, Allāhu yashfīk, bismillāhi arqīk.
“In the name of Allah I perform ruqyah on 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 on you.”
This guide explains the dua before ruqyah, the meaning of beginning healing recitation in the name of Allah, and three steps to perform ruqyah with the right intention, so that the believer may seek cure through the words of Allah, certain that He is the true Healer and that ruqyah is one of the means He has provided.
The Meaning of the Dua Before Ruqyah
The dua before ruqyah is the supplication the angel Jibril recited over the Prophet (pbuh) when he was unwell, performing ruqyah upon him in the name of Allah. The words ask Allah for protection from everything that harms, from the evil of every soul and every envious eye, and affirm that it is Allah who heals. Beginning and ending in the name of Allah, the dua makes clear that ruqyah is a means of seeking cure, while the cure itself belongs entirely to Allah, the only true Healer.
This beautiful supplication sets the right foundation for any ruqyah. It is not a magic formula, but a turning to Allah, recognising Him as the source of all healing. By beginning ruqyah with these words, the believer or the one reciting affirms their reliance on Allah, seeking His protection and cure through His own blessed name and words.
Three Steps to Begin Healing Recitation
Ruqyah is begun with the right intention and reliance on Allah. These three steps open a healing recitation in the way of the Prophet (pbuh).
- Begin in the name of Allah with sincere intention, seeking cure from Him alone.
- Believe that healing comes from Allah, while ruqyah is a means He has provided.
- Recite the Quran and authentic supplications, such as Al-Fatihah and the protective surahs.
وَنُنَزِّلُ مِنَ الْقُرْآنِ مَا هُوَ شِفَاءٌ وَرَحْمَةٌ لِلْمُؤْمِنِينَ
Wa nunazzilu minal-Qur’ani ma huwa shifa’un wa rahmatun lil-mu’minin
We send down of the Quran that which is healing and mercy for believers
Seeking Cure Through the Words of Allah
When illness or harm strikes, the believer turns to Allah for cure, and ruqyah is one of the beautiful means He has provided. The dua before ruqyah begins this healing recitation in the name of Allah, affirming that He alone is the Healer and that the words of the Quran carry His mercy and cure. Performed with sincere intention and trust in Allah, ruqyah becomes a means of seeking the healing that rests entirely in His hands, alongside the medical care that Islam also encourages.
This supplication pairs naturally with the ruqyah duas recited for healing, and the Three Quls used in ruqyah for protection. Together they open a healing recitation that seeks cure through the words of Allah, the only true Healer.
Ruqyah begins in the name of Allah, the only true Healer, with cure resting in His hands. Learn the protection duas with us on YouTube, where the supplications are recited aloud, on X for a reminder of how to begin ruqyah, and on Pinterest where readers share how they seek healing through the words of Allah.
Frequently Asked Questions
The dua before ruqyah is the supplication the angel Jibril used on the Prophet (pbuh), Bismillahi arqika min kulli shay’in yu’dhik, beginning healing recitation in the name of Allah. It affirms that Allah is the One who heals.
Begin in the name of Allah with sincere intention, believing that cure comes from Him, then recite the Quran and authentic supplications such as Al-Fatihah and the protective surahs. Ruqyah is a means, while healing belongs to Allah.
A believer may perform ruqyah on themselves or others using the Quran and authentic supplications, and one may also seek a trustworthy, knowledgeable person. The key is reciting the words of Allah with reliance on Him.
No, ruqyah and medical treatment go together, as Islam encourages seeking cure through both lawful means while knowing healing comes from Allah. The believer takes medicine and performs ruqyah, relying on Allah for the cure.
Al-Fatihah, Ayat al-Kursi, and the Three Quls, Surah Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq and An-Nas, are among the most important recited in ruqyah. They are the words of Allah through which He grants healing and protection.
No, ruqyah is the opposite of magic; it is a turning to Allah through His own words and authentic supplications, seeking His protection and cure. It relies entirely on Allah, the only true Healer.