Morning & evening
Recite Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq and An-Nas three times each, in the morning and evening. This report does not add the bedtime wiping instructions.
Morning & evening adhkar →A guide for you and your family
Self-ruqyah: healing and protection through the Qur’an
Ruqyah is recitation and supplication seeking healing and protection from Allah. Begin with a simple practice, explore the Qur’anic readings, and learn the prayers taught by the Prophet ﷺ.
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A simple self-ruqyah guide
A suggested reading order using established recitations and prayers. You do not need to finish everything in one sitting.
Ask Allah for healing and protection
Begin with reliance on Allah. Recitation and supplication are means of seeking His help. You can begin even if you feel anxious; you do not need special products or a practitioner.
Read at your own pace
Read Al-Fatihah, Al-Falaq and An-Nas as you are able. These have direct ruqyah evidence. This guide offers a convenient reading order, not a compulsory sequence.
Make a relevant supplication
Choose a prayer below. For pain in your own body, the reported practice is Bismillah three times followed by the pain prayer seven times. You may also ask Allah for help in your own words.
Continue gently, without pressure
Pause whenever you need. There is no required session length or guaranteed deadline for healing. Keep up your normal medical care. The separate bedtime practice is explained under Daily protection.
- Bukhari 5736 · Al-Fatihah (opens in a new tab)
- Bukhari 5016 · self-ruqyah (opens in a new tab)
- Muslim 2202 · pain prayer (opens in a new tab)
- Muslim 2200 · lawful ruqyah (opens in a new tab)
Qur’anic recitations
Open a reading for Arabic, meaning and audio. Each reference explains its ruqyah or night-time context. Audio helps you listen and learn.
1Surah Al-Fatihaسورة الفاتحة
The Opening. A group of Companions once recited it over a tribal chief stung by a scorpion and were paid a flock of sheep for it; unsure the payment was lawful, they asked the Prophet ﷺ, who replied, “How did you come to know that it is a Ruqya? You have done the right thing” — recorded in Sahih al-Bukhari 5749 and Sahih Muslim 2201.
Surah Al-Fatihaسورة الفاتحة
بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
In the name of Allāh, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful.
ٱلْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ ٱلْعَـٰلَمِينَ
[All] praise is [due] to Allāh, Lord of the worlds -
ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
The Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful,
مَـٰلِكِ يَوْمِ ٱلدِّينِ
Sovereign of the Day of Recompense.
إِيَّاكَ نَعْبُدُ وَإِيَّاكَ نَسْتَعِينُ
It is You we worship and You we ask for help.
ٱهْدِنَا ٱلصِّرَٰطَ ٱلْمُسْتَقِيمَ
Guide us to the straight path -
صِرَٰطَ ٱلَّذِينَ أَنْعَمْتَ عَلَيْهِمْ غَيْرِ ٱلْمَغْضُوبِ عَلَيْهِمْ وَلَا ٱلضَّآلِّينَ
The path of those upon whom You have bestowed favor, not of those who have earned [Your] anger or of those who are astray.
2Ayat al-Kursiآية الكرسي
Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 255. The Prophet ﷺ told Abu Hurairah that whoever recites it before sleeping keeps a protector from Allah with them until morning, and that Satan will not approach — Sahih al-Bukhari 2311.
ٱللَّهُ لَآ إِلَـٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ ٱلْحَىُّ ٱلْقَيُّومُ ۚ لَا تَأْخُذُهُۥ سِنَةٌ وَلَا نَوْمٌ ۚ لَّهُۥ مَا فِى ٱلسَّمَـٰوَٰتِ وَمَا فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ ۗ مَن ذَا ٱلَّذِى يَشْفَعُ عِندَهُۥٓ إِلَّا بِإِذْنِهِۦ ۚ يَعْلَمُ مَا بَيْنَ أَيْدِيهِمْ وَمَا خَلْفَهُمْ ۖ وَلَا يُحِيطُونَ بِشَىْءٍ مِّنْ عِلْمِهِۦٓ إِلَّا بِمَا شَآءَ ۚ وَسِعَ كُرْسِيُّهُ ٱلسَّمَـٰوَٰتِ وَٱلْأَرْضَ ۖ وَلَا يَـُٔودُهُۥ حِفْظُهُمَا ۚ وَهُوَ ٱلْعَلِىُّ ٱلْعَظِيمُ
Allāh - there is no deity except Him, the Ever-Living, the Self-Sustaining. Neither drowsiness overtakes Him nor sleep. To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth. Who is it that can intercede with Him except by His permission? He knows what is [presently] before them and what will be after them, and they encompass not a thing of His knowledge except for what He wills. His Kursī extends over the heavens and the earth, and their preservation tires Him not. And He is the Most High, the Most Great.
3The Last Two Verses of Al-Baqarahخواتيم سورة البقرة
Al-Baqarah, verses 285–286. “If somebody recites the last two verses of Surat al-Baqara at night, that will be sufficient for him” — the Prophet ﷺ, narrated by Abu Mas'ud in Sahih al-Bukhari 5009.
ءَامَنَ ٱلرَّسُولُ بِمَآ أُنزِلَ إِلَيْهِ مِن رَّبِّهِۦ وَٱلْمُؤْمِنُونَ ۚ كُلٌّ ءَامَنَ بِٱللَّهِ وَمَلَـٰٓئِكَتِهِۦ وَكُتُبِهِۦ وَرُسُلِهِۦ لَا نُفَرِّقُ بَيْنَ أَحَدٍ مِّن رُّسُلِهِۦ ۚ وَقَالُوا۟ سَمِعْنَا وَأَطَعْنَا ۖ غُفْرَانَكَ رَبَّنَا وَإِلَيْكَ ٱلْمَصِيرُ
The Messenger has believed in what was revealed to him from his Lord, and [so have] the believers. All of them have believed in Allāh and His angels and His books and His messengers, [saying], "We make no distinction between any of His messengers." And they say, "We hear and we obey. [We seek] Your forgiveness, our Lord, and to You is the [final] destination."
لَا يُكَلِّفُ ٱللَّهُ نَفْسًا إِلَّا وُسْعَهَا ۚ لَهَا مَا كَسَبَتْ وَعَلَيْهَا مَا ٱكْتَسَبَتْ ۗ رَبَّنَا لَا تُؤَاخِذْنَآ إِن نَّسِينَآ أَوْ أَخْطَأْنَا ۚ رَبَّنَا وَلَا تَحْمِلْ عَلَيْنَآ إِصْرًا كَمَا حَمَلْتَهُۥ عَلَى ٱلَّذِينَ مِن قَبْلِنَا ۚ رَبَّنَا وَلَا تُحَمِّلْنَا مَا لَا طَاقَةَ لَنَا بِهِۦ ۖ وَٱعْفُ عَنَّا وَٱغْفِرْ لَنَا وَٱرْحَمْنَآ ۚ أَنتَ مَوْلَىٰنَا فَٱنصُرْنَا عَلَى ٱلْقَوْمِ ٱلْكَـٰفِرِينَ
Allāh does not charge a soul except [with that within] its capacity. It will have [the consequence of] what [good] it has gained, and it will bear [the consequence of] what [evil] it has earned. "Our Lord, do not impose blame upon us if we have forgotten or erred. Our Lord, and lay not upon us a burden like that which You laid upon those before us. Our Lord, and burden us not with that which we have no ability to bear. And pardon us; and forgive us; and have mercy upon us. You are our protector, so give us victory over the disbelieving people."
4The Three Qulsالمعوذات الثلاث
Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq and An-Nas — the Mu'awwidhat. Aisha reported that every night before sleep, the Prophet ﷺ would cup his hands, recite these three, blow into his hands, then wipe them over as much of his body as he could reach, starting with his head and face, three times — Sahih al-Bukhari 5017.
Al-Ikhlasالإخلاص
قُلْ هُوَ ٱللَّهُ أَحَدٌ
Say, "He is Allāh, [who is] One,
ٱللَّهُ ٱلصَّمَدُ
Allāh, the Eternal Refuge.
لَمْ يَلِدْ وَلَمْ يُولَدْ
He neither begets nor is born,
وَلَمْ يَكُن لَّهُۥ كُفُوًا أَحَدٌۢ
Nor is there to Him any equivalent."
Al-Falaqالفلق
قُلْ أَعُوذُ بِرَبِّ ٱلْفَلَقِ
Say, "I seek refuge in the Lord of daybreak
مِن شَرِّ مَا خَلَقَ
From the evil of that which He created
وَمِن شَرِّ غَاسِقٍ إِذَا وَقَبَ
And from the evil of darkness when it settles
وَمِن شَرِّ ٱلنَّفَّـٰثَـٰتِ فِى ٱلْعُقَدِ
And from the evil of the blowers in knots
وَمِن شَرِّ حَاسِدٍ إِذَا حَسَدَ
And from the evil of an envier when he envies."
An-Nasالناس
قُلْ أَعُوذُ بِرَبِّ ٱلنَّاسِ
Say, "I seek refuge in the Lord of mankind,
مَلِكِ ٱلنَّاسِ
The Sovereign of mankind,
إِلَـٰهِ ٱلنَّاسِ
The God of mankind,
مِن شَرِّ ٱلْوَسْوَاسِ ٱلْخَنَّاسِ
From the evil of the retreating whisperer -
ٱلَّذِى يُوَسْوِسُ فِى صُدُورِ ٱلنَّاسِ
Who whispers [evil] into the breasts of mankind -
مِنَ ٱلْجِنَّةِ وَٱلنَّاسِ
From among the jinn and mankind".
Prophetic prayers
Choose a prayer for your situation. English meanings explain the Arabic; the context and any reported count are shown separately.
For pain in your bodyFor yourself
Place your hand on the painful area, if comfortable. Say Bismillah three times, then the following prayer seven times.
3 times
بِاسْمِ اللَّهِ
Meaning: In the name of Allah.
7 times
أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ وَقُدْرَتِهِ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا أَجِدُ وَأُحَاذِرُ
Meaning: I seek refuge in Allah and His power from the harm of what I feel and fear.
These counts are specific to this prayer. Do not press on an injury or delay medical attention for significant pain.
Asking Allah for healingFor someone else
The Prophet ﷺ used this prayer when reciting for an ill family member.
اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّ النَّاسِ أَذْهِبِ الْبَاسَ، اشْفِهِ وَأَنْتَ الشَّافِي، لَا شِفَاءَ إِلَّا شِفَاؤُكَ، شِفَاءً لَا يُغَادِرُ سَقَمًا
Meaning: O Allah, Lord of humanity, remove the illness and heal him. You are the Healer; healing comes only from You. Grant healing that leaves no illness.
The quoted wording says ‘heal him’. You may also ask Allah for your own healing in your own words. This narration does not specify a count.
Protection from harm and the evil eyeFor someone else
Jibril recited this ruqyah for the Prophet ﷺ. Its wording addresses the person receiving the prayer.
بِاسْمِ اللَّهِ أَرْقِيكَ مِنْ كُلِّ شَيْءٍ يُؤْذِيكَ، مِنْ شَرِّ كُلِّ نَفْسٍ أَوْ عَيْنِ حَاسِدٍ، اللَّهُ يَشْفِيكَ، بِاسْمِ اللَّهِ أَرْقِيكَ
Meaning: In Allah’s name I recite ruqyah for you against everything that harms you, against the evil of every soul or envious eye. May Allah heal you. In His name I recite ruqyah for you.
No repetition count or instruction to use water is specified in this narration.
Protection for children and familyFamily care
The Prophet ﷺ sought protection for Al-Hasan and Al-Husayn with these words. Recite calmly and reassuringly.
أَعُوذُ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللَّهِ التَّامَّةِ مِنْ كُلِّ شَيْطَانٍ وَهَامَّةٍ، وَمِنْ كُلِّ عَيْنٍ لَامَّةٍ
Meaning: I seek refuge through Allah’s perfect words from every devil, harmful creature and harmful eye.
No count is specified in this report. Keep the practice gentle; do not frighten a child or force them to continue.
Daily protection
Two distinct Sunnah practices, with their own times and instructions.
Before sleep
Cup your hands and recite the three surahs with gentle blowing into your palms. Wipe over the reachable parts of your body, starting with your head, face and front. Repeat this practice three times. Forceful spitting is unnecessary.
Other night recitations
Ayat al-Kursi has a reported bedtime protection virtue. The final two verses of Al-Baqarah are also recommended at night. Their references are separate from the hands-and-wiping practice.
Understanding the evil eye
Authentic hadith affirm the evil eye and support ruqyah for it. Protection and healing remain with Allah; another person’s gaze has no independent power over His will.
When you admire someone, ask Allah to bless them—for example, “Allahumma barik”. Avoid suspicion or accusations. Illness, setbacks or reactions during recitation do not, by themselves, identify the evil eye or a person responsible.
Questions & answers
Practical answers, with hadith evidence and scholarly guidance clearly distinguished.
Can I perform ruqyah on myself?
Yes. Aishah reported that the Prophet ﷺ recited the protective surahs over himself during illness. She also recited for him when he was very ill. You can begin yourself, and you may accept help when needed.
How many times should I recite, and for how many days?
Use the count given for a particular practice: the bedtime routine is repeated three times; for bodily pain, Bismillah is said three times and the pain prayer seven times. Seven recitations of Al-Fatihah also appear in Tirmidhi 2063 (described by al-Tirmidhi as hasan sahih). Seven is not a condition for every ruqyah session. These reports do not prescribe a universal 7-, 21- or 40-day course.
Do I need water, oil or special ingredients?
No special product is needed to begin the recitations and prayers here. Ibn Baz permits recitation over clean water for drinking or washing as an optional practice. That scholarly guidance should be distinguished from an undisputed authentic Prophetic instruction: the Thabit ibn Qays report in Abu Dawud 3885 is graded weak in chain by Al-Albani. Water is not a required step.
Can I listen to the audio instead of reciting?
Use the audio to listen, learn and follow along. The cited practices describe reciting; pressing play should not be presented as automatically fulfilling every personal recitation or prescribed count. Recite as you are able, or ask someone to help. You can read this guide without using the audio.
What if I do not know Arabic or all the prayers?
Start with what you know and use the meanings and audio to learn. You may also ask Allah for help in your own language with sound, understandable words. Muslim 2200 permits ruqyah without shirk; permissible supplication is not limited to memorised Prophetic sentences. Translations explain the Qur’an’s meaning and are not the Arabic Qur’an itself.
Do yawning, crying or tingling prove the evil eye?
These reactions alone do not establish an evil-eye diagnosis. The narrations used in this guide do not provide a symptom checklist for diagnosing it. You can make dua without knowing the cause of distress. Seek assessment for persistent or concerning symptoms; hearing voices or severe confusion needs prompt professional help.
What should I say when I admire someone?
Pray for Allah’s blessing for them—for example, ‘Allahumma barik’. The report about Sahl ibn Hunayf teaches asking for blessing. Admiration is not proof of malicious intent; do not accuse someone of causing illness because they complimented you.
What about the washing mentioned in evil-eye narrations?
Muslim 2188 mentions washing when requested, and the Sahl ibn Hunayf report describes water being poured over the affected person. This is not permission to identify a supposed culprit through dreams or reactions, accuse people, coerce them or secretly take their belongings. Ask a qualified scholar about applying the report to a particular situation; self-ruqyah does not require identifying another person.
Can I recite for my children or another family member?
Yes. The Prophet ﷺ prayed for children and ill family members. Explain what you are doing, respect consent and privacy, and keep it gentle. Do not force touch, restraint, ingestion or prolonged sessions. Reassure children that you are asking Allah to care for them.
Should I continue my medicines and medical care?
Yes. Ruqyah can accompany medical and mental-health care; it does not replace them. Continue prescribed treatment and discuss changes with your clinician. Seeking treatment is encouraged in Abu Dawud 3855. Lack of improvement does not prove weak faith, and nobody should promise a cure by a fixed date.