Ways of The Prophet (S.A.W)

Healing by ad’iyah (supplications)

Of all the cures (shifa) descended on the earth, the Holy QURAAN is the most universal, most useful and most magnificent thing as ALLAH has himself said:

And we reveal of the QURAAN that which is a healing and mercy for believers.

(Surah Bani Israel)

The reason why the Holy QURAAN is a panacea for physical illness is the fact that, blessings are sought through its recitation, which become a cure and remedy for a number of ailments and maladies. The Holy Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam) is stated to have said that one who is not cured even with the recitation of healing verses of the Holy QURAAN, ALLAH the Almighty will not bless him with recovery at all.

It occurs in a tradition that Surah Fatiha is a cure for all’. According to authentic traditions Surah Fatiha serves as a remedy for poisonous insect bites as well as for mental derangement.

Hadrat Ali (Radi Allahu Ta’ala Anhu) has stated in a marfu tradition that QURAAN is the best remedy.

Seeking remedy through the recitation of mu’awwazatain which are the names of ALLAH is the spritual science of medicine provided these are recited with the confidence by pious and Godly persons. Such persons are, however, not ordinarily available, so people run after medical treatment and do not look for spritual remedy. By the term ‘mu’aowazat’ is meant Suratul Falaq (cxiii) and Suratual Nas (cxiv) which the Holy Prophet used to blow over himself after incantation, and according to some, Suratul lkhlas (cxii) and Suratal Kafirun (cix) are also included in this term.

The Ulema have held that dua for recovery is lawful subject to three conditions;

1. The dua is accompanied with the recitation of the QURAAN as also with the names and attributes of ALLAH, irrespective of the languge but that their meanings are fully followed.
2. The dua is made with the firm belief that the real benefactor is ALLAH, the Almighty.
3. The efficacy of dua depends on the Will of ALLAH and divine decree.

The authority for amulets is derived from the traditions. It has been reported that Hadrat lbn Masud (Radi Allahu Ta’ala Anhu) used to teach the boys who were sensible enough while in the case of others he used to write on a piece of paper and suspend it round their necks.