Ruqyah Verses and Surahs from the Quran

Ruqyah is reciting the Quran and authentic supplications for healing and protection. These are the surahs and verses mentioned in authentic hadith.

1. Surah Al-Fatihah (7 verses)

   A Companion recited Al-Fatihah over a man stung by a scorpion and he recovered; the Prophet ﷺ approved, asking “How did you know it is a ruqyah?”

   Sahih al-Bukhari 2276

2. Surah Al-Falaq (5 verses)

   When the Prophet ﷺ was ill he would recite the Mu'awwidhat (Al-Falaq and An-Nas) over himself and blow.

   Sahih al-Bukhari 5016

3. Surah An-Nas (6 verses)

   Sahih al-Bukhari 5016

4. Surah Al-Ikhlas (4 verses)

   Recited with Al-Falaq and An-Nas every night before sleep.

   Sahih al-Bukhari 5017

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   Ayat al-Kursi (2:255)

   Protection from the devil until morning when recited at bedtime.

   Sahih al-Bukhari 2311

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   Last two verses of Al-Baqarah (2:285–286)

   They suffice whoever recites them at night.

   Sahih al-Bukhari 5009

Hadith references are given so you can check them. For rulings and personal questions, please ask a qualified scholar.