The author highlights in this extremely beneficial book a number of ways, derived from the texts of the Qur'an and the authentic Sunnah, to treat the evil eye, magic, depression, anxiety, pain, sickness and other common ailments.
This should be of no surprise to the Muslim, as the Prophet ﷺ said: "Allah has not sent down an illness, except that He also sent down its cure." (Bukhari)
Ibn Al-Qayyim on the Last Two Surahs
Ibn Al-Qayyim said:
"The intent is to speak regarding these two Surahs [Al-Falaq and An-Nas] and to clarify the greatness of their benefit and the extreme need for them — rather, the necessity of them, and the fact that no one at all can do without them. Similarly, to clarify the fact that they have a great effect, specifically on the repelling of magic, the evil eye and the other manifestations of evil. And the fact that the servant's need for seeking refuge with these two Surahs is greater than his need for air, food, drink and clothing."
— Bada'i' Al-Fawa'id
His Own Account of Healing With Al-Fatihah
"This remedy had an effect upon this disease and it removed it to the point that it was as if it never existed. It is the easiest and most convenient form of treatment. If the slave were to properly treat the ailment with Al-Fatihah, he would see an amazing effect in terms of recovery and healing.
I had stayed in Makkah for a period of time and some illness had afflicted me. I was not able to find a doctor or any medicine. So I would treat myself with Al-Fatihah, and I saw that it has an amazing effect. I would mention that to those who had complained of pain, and many of them were healed quickly by way of it."
— Al-Jawab Al-Kafi, p. 5
An Important Note on Using This Book
Ruqyah — recitation seeking healing and protection — is an established Prophetic practice and a legitimate part of a Muslim's response to illness. It is not a substitute for medical treatment. Ibn Al-Qayyim's account above is explicit that he could not find a doctor or medicine; the Prophet ﷺ both practiced ruqyah and instructed his Companions to seek treatment, and taking the means is itself part of trust in Allah.
Anyone who is unwell, and particularly anyone experiencing what may be clinical depression or anxiety, should see a doctor. Recite these supplications alongside seeking treatment, not instead of it.
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