Reciting the so-called 'Virtuous blessings'


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Q: I heard this Du`a' (supplication) and I would like to know the ruling on it; it is called "The virtuous blessings", and it is pronounced by saying, "O Allah! Convey your blessings on Muhammad the remedy and cure of the hearts and bodies..." until the end of the Du`a', as a person puts their hand on the place of pain and repeats this in this specific order thinking that this cures them. What is the ruling of Islam on this?I once visited a patient in Indonesia and told him about the legal Ruqyah (reciting Qur'an and saying supplications over the sick seeking healing) that is mentioned in the Qur'an and Sunnah, but he told me that he was observing something better, which was to put his hands on the place of the pain and continue reciting peace and blessings on the Prophet (peace be upon him) in a specific order, and this would cure him by Allah's Will, which is why I am asking your Eminence: (Part No. 24; Page No. 167) Is this act valid? It should be noted that they think that doing this cures them; thus many people tend to follow this act. What are your recommendations, may Allah grant you success! May Allah reward you well!


A: The prescribed Ruqyah is made by reciting Qur'an and Prophetic Du`a' in addition to other permissible Du`a's, whereas restricting it to conveying blessings on the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) in a certain order has no origin as far as we know. Therefore, it must be abandoned.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.




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