Note: The Raaqi & His Family

The Raaqi & His Family

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Here is a detailed description of the lecture "The Raaqi & His Family", The lecture essentially lays out the essential qualities a Raqi must embody, how they should safeguard their personal life and home, and what characteristics are expected from a patient seeking healing.

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Characteristics of a Raqi

A Raqi must possess several crucial qualities to be effective and protected:

• Correct Aqeedah (Creed/Belief System): This is highlighted as the foundation, shield, and "force field" for the Raqi. A deep and well-versed understanding of Islamic Aqeedah is considered vital for protection and effectiveness.
• Sincerity (Ikhlas): The Ruqya must be performed sincerely for the sake of Allah alone, without seeking wealth, women, fame, or power, as this significantly impacts its effectiveness.
• Uprightness in Religion and Following the Sunnah: A Raqi needs to be firm and upright in Islam and follow the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) to the best of their ability.
• Abstaining from Sinning: It is crucial for a Raqi to avoid major sins and minimize minor ones as much as possible. Sins can create "cracks in his armor" or protection, which Shayateen (devils) can exploit to overcome him. While perfection is unattainable, consistent repentance is vital.
• Strong Iman (Faith) and Complete Trust and Reliance in Allah (SWT): A Raqi is constantly placing themselves in a position of potential danger when confronting Shayateen. They must have firm conviction and complete reliance on Allah alone, knowing that Allah is sufficient for them.
• Strong Belief in the Power of the Quran: The Raqi must have a firm belief in the shifa (healing) and power of the Quran. They should reflect on verses that highlight the Quran's strength (e.g., if revealed to a mountain, it would turn to dust) to counter Shaytan's whispers of doubt during difficult sessions.
• Basic Understanding of Fiqh (Islamic Jurisprudence) Related to Ruqya: This includes knowing what is permissible or impermissible during a Ruqya session, such as rules regarding touching a patient or being alone with a woman without a mahram (unmarriageable kin).
• Enjoining Good and Forbidding Evil: The Raqi should generally be someone who enjoins good and forbids evil, and specifically applies this with their patients and even with the Jinn. They should advise patients on religious matters like correct hijab (head covering) or abstaining from sins, as a sin can directly impact recovery.
• Acting in Accordance with the Quran and Sunnah: The Ruqya session itself must strictly adhere to the methods proven from the Quran and Sunnah for greater effectiveness.
• Concealing What Happens During the Session: The Raqi must maintain the privacy of the patient, not exposing their struggles, sins, or any private matters revealed by the Jinn during the session. Filming and sharing such content is forbidden.
• Gentle and Encouraging Character: A Raqi should be gentle, supportive, and encouraging towards the suffering patient, never causing them to despair by suggesting their case is too difficult or incurable.
• Quick-Witted and Aware: The Raqi needs to be able to think under pressure and handle unexpected or unusual situations that may arise during a session. They need full concentration and awareness for this "battle".
• Constant Seeking of Knowledge and Avoidance of Pride: A Raqi should continuously seek Islamic knowledge, read books, engage in dhikr (remembrance of Allah), and avoid arrogance and pride (kibr), as these can weaken them and reduce the effectiveness of their Ruqya.

Protection of the Raqi

The Raqi is considered a mujahid (one striving in Allah's cause), and their protection primarily comes from Allah (SWT).

• Divine Protection: A Raqi who is just, establishes Allah's laws, and relies on Allah will generally not be significantly harmed by Jinn. Powerful Jinn might cause minor harm like a twitch, headache, earache, or a limb going numb, but these are considered pathetic due to Allah's ultimate protection.
• Personal Protective Practices:
  • Reading the last two Surahs of the Quran (Al-Falaq and An-Nas).
  • Engaging in prayer (Salat) and Dua (supplication).
  • Continuously strengthening Iman.
  • Avoiding sins: Sins can be a means by which Shayateen overcome the Raqi.

Protecting the Raqi's Home

The Raqi's home must be a sanctuary free from Shayateen influence:

• Place of Allah's Remembrance (Dhikr): The home should be filled with remembrance, glorification, exaltation, praise, and seeking forgiveness from Allah. A home without dhikr is like a grave.
• No Pictures of Living Beings or Dogs: Angels do not enter homes where there are pictures (of living beings/faces) or dogs on display. Where angels do not enter, Shayateen may enter.
• No Music: Music is seen as inviting Shayateen into the home. Instead, the words of Allah (Quran) should be heard.
• No Amulets: Amulets should not be present in the home. An exception is if they are brought temporarily for destruction (though destroying them outside the home is preferred).
• Saying Bismillah (In the Name of Allah):
  • Upon entering the home: Prevents Shaytan from having a place to stay.
  • When closing and locking doors: Prevents Shaytan from entering.
  • When eating: Prevents Shaytan from sharing the food. If Bismillah is not said, Shaytan can have a place to eat and sleep, treating the house like a hotel.
• Reciting Surah Al-Baqarah: This Surah should be recited in the home at least once every three days. Shayateen do not enter a house where Surah Al-Baqarah is recited, and magicians cannot stand against its power. This also prevents homes from becoming like graves.
• Removing Anything Displeasing to Allah: Generally, striving for obedience to Allah within the home.

Protecting the Raqi's Children

Parents, especially the Raqi, have a responsibility to protect their children:

• Reciting Specific Duas: Parents should place their hands over their children's heads and recite duas seeking refuge for them in Allah's perfect words from every evil devil, evil eye, or stinging insect.
• Teaching Duas Early: As soon as children can speak, they should be taught these duas and to seek refuge for themselves.
• Reciting Protective Surahs Before Sleep: Before children go to sleep, Surahs Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq, and An-Nas should be recited three times each, and blown over their bodies.
• Teaching Correct Aqeedah from a Young Age: Even from two years old, children should be taught basic Aqeedah, such as Allah being above the heavens, to plant the seeds of correct belief, which acts as protection.

Characteristics of the Patient

The Raqi should also guide and ensure certain qualities in the patient for effective Ruqya:

• Correct Aqeedah: The Raqi should assess the patient's Aqeedah at the beginning, guiding them if necessary. If a patient believes Allah is "everywhere" or calls upon the dead, the Raqi may even refuse Ruqya until their Aqeedah is corrected, as incorrect beliefs can negate any progress made. All shifa (healing) comes from Allah alone.
• Sincerity and Complete Reliance in Allah: Patients must understand that the Raqi cannot benefit or harm them; all healing is from Allah alone. They should place their full trust in Allah.
• Uprightness in Religion and Following the Sunnah: Patients should be encouraged to be upright in their religion and follow the Sunnah of the Prophet (PBUH).
• Abstaining from Sins: Patients should be advised to stay away from sins, as even a single sin can potentially prevent Allah's healing (shifa) from reaching them.
• Strong Belief in the Quran: Patients need to understand that the Quran is sufficient for healing and should not rely on "fancy things" or other remedies.
• Patience: Patients must be patient and understand that healing occurs according to Allah's will and decree. They should not be hasty or question "why am I not getting better," as such impatience or incorrect Aqeedah can hinder recovery.

In summary, the lecture emphasizes that the success of Ruqya is deeply intertwined with the spiritual state, Aqeedah, and righteous practices of both the Raqi and the patient, all under the ultimate protection and decree of Allah (SWT).