06/11/2026
What Is the Role of a Raaqi?
A Raaqi’s role is to guide, weaken, and, by Allah’s permission, help remove the effects of jinn possession, sihr (magic), and other spiritual afflictions.
A Genuine Raaqi Should:
* Help weaken or eliminate the jinn through Ruqyah by the permission of Allah.
* Understand that it is possible for a jinn to leave or be destroyed during the first session, especially when the patient is close to Allah and strong in faith.
* Recognize that if a person is affected by strong sihr or persists in sins, the jinn may only be weakened initially and further treatment may be required.
* Provide the patient with a personalized Ruqyah plan.
* Conduct follow-up sessions to monitor progress and identify obstacles preventing recovery.
* Educate patients about Ruqyah so they can continue treatment independently and protect themselves and their families.
What a Genuine Raaqi Should Not Do:
* Keep telling patients to book endless sessions without teaching them the knowledge of Ruqyah.
* Give the exact same treatment plan to every patient regardless of their circumstances.
* Focus on generating income rather than helping Muslims achieve recovery.
* Create dependency by withholding beneficial knowledge from patients.
Every Case Is Different
A professional Raaqi understands that each person’s situation is unique.
For example:
* A person may be religious and consistent in worship, but continues to smoke. In this case, the obstacle may be the sin itself, and the person may need a practical plan to quit smoking rather than simply being told to repeat certain verses hundreds of times.
* A sister may regularly wear perfume outside the home when she should not. This issue may need to be addressed directly as part of her treatment plan.
Recovery often requires identifying and correcting the specific issues that allow spiritual harm to persist.
The Importance of Sharing Knowledge
Many so-called Raaqis exploit vulnerable Muslims by keeping them dependent on regular sessions while withholding knowledge that would help them perform Ruqyah themselves.
The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said:
“Whoever is asked about knowledge and conceals it, Allah will bridle him on the Day of Resurrection with a bridle of fire.”
(Sahih Ibn Hibban)
The Need for Qualified Raaqis
A genuine Raaqi is still needed. Do not let Shaytan deceive you into believing that every person should only perform self-Ruqyah, regardless of their level of knowledge.
* Some people may have been performing self-Ruqyah for years without understanding why they are not progressing.
* Lack of knowledge about sihr, jinn, and the principles of Ruqyah can lead to mistakes and confusion.
* Seeking help from a knowledgeable and trustworthy Raaqi is not a weakness.
Allah سبحانه وتعالى is never unjust to His servants:
“Indeed, Allah does not do injustice, [even] as much as an atom’s weight; while if there is a good deed, He multiplies it and gives from Himself a great reward.”
(An-Nisa 4:40)
And Allah says:
“And We did not wrong them, but they were wronging themselves.”
(An-Nahl 16:118)
Advice to Patients
* Seek knowledge alongside treatment.
* Learn how to perform Ruqyah correctly.
* Take responsibility for your worship, repentance, and protection.
* Seek help from trustworthy and knowledgeable Raaqis when needed.
Advice to Raaqis
* Fear Allah regarding your brothers and sisters.
* Do not make Ruqyah a business whose primary goal is profit.
* Teach people how to protect themselves and their families.
* Empower patients rather than creating dependency.
* Remember that being a Raaqi is a responsibility and an amanah (trust), not merely a source of income.
Advice to New Practitioners
To the young brothers who have recently started practicing Ruqyah:
* Ruqyah is not simply reciting verses and obtaining reactions from jinn.
* Before opening Ruqyah centers or treating people, acquire deep knowledge of the Qur’an, Sunnah, sihr, jinn, and the principles of Ruqyah.
* Do not misguide people through ignorance.
May Allah grant shifa to all those who are suffering. Please do not forget me in your du’as.
May Allah forgive us, guide us, and grant us Jannat al-Firdaws.
اللهم صل وسلم وبارك على سيدنا محمد وعلى آله وصحبه أجمعين
