How To Remove Sihr?
Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat
Question
I think I have sihr/ayn- I seem to have most of the symptoms. I wanted to get ruqya done, but I read somewhere that having someone else do ruqya for you shows a lack of trust in Allah. Instead, you’re meant to read Surat al-Baqara, do istighfar frequently, and read the last two suras. What should I do?
Answer
I pray Allah removes your difficulties very soon.
If you have access to a righteous person who can perform ruqya, there is no harm in going to him. It does not indicate a lack of trust in Allah; rather, it is like going to a doctor to treat an illness.
As for what you can do yourself, firstly, know that this is a test from Allah (Most High), and all things happen with an underlying wisdom. It will work out in your favor; be sure of that. So turn to Your Loving Lord and ask for His help and protection.
Next, you should have a regular routine of reciting the Prophetic supplications of the morning and the evening. They include many prayers for protection and wellbeing. Those who do them have a palpable advantage and clear protection over those who do not.
You can either read them from Imam Nawawi’s Book of Remembrances or recite the famous al-Wird al-Latif by Shaykh Abdullah al-Haddad. This is a selection of those supplications and should not take more than ten minutes to do.
Another litany you should have in your life is the wird of Imam Nawawi himself. The scholars of Damascus highly encourage people to recite this simple and short invocation. Once again, it is easy, short, and based on the supplications of protection taught by our religion.
Have these two practices in your life. If they make a difference, thank Allah and continue with them. Do try to see a someone qualified if possible.
Ultimately know: “What hits was never going to miss, and what missed was never going to hit.” [Tirmidhi] For the Believer, even harm becomes a benefit with the right response.
May Allah protect you and your loved ones.
[Shaykh] Abdul-Rahim
Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat began his studies in Arabic Grammar and Morphology in 2005. After graduating with a degree in English and History, he moved to Damascus in 2007, where, for 18 months, he studied with many erudite scholars. In late 2008 he moved to Amman, Jordan, where he continued his studies for the next six years in Sacred Law (fiqh), legal theory (Usul al-fiqh), theology, hadith methodology, hadith commentary, and Logic. He was also given licenses of mastery in the science of Quranic recital, and he was able to study an extensive curriculum of Quranic sciences, tafsir, Arabic grammar, and Arabic eloquence.
