بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
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Ruqyah Protocol
Dua for the Return of a Lost Person
Amal for bringing back a missing or runaway person
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Raqi Faisal Ahmed Sabit
Al Quranic Ruqyah Healing Center
Introduction — who this protocol is for
A step-by-step amal (practice) for when a loved one is missing or has run away — arranged with salah, Surah At-Tariq, a verse of Surah Luqman, the name of Allah 'Ya Hafiz', and a verse of Surah Al-Baqarah.
Signs for which this protocol may help
- Someone in the family is missing or has suddenly disappeared
- Someone has left home and run away, and there is no trace of them
- Alongside searching, you are asking Allah directly for help
Important note: Most of the signs above can also have ordinary physical or psychological causes. So first get the necessary medical tests and treatment. Ruqyah runs alongside medical treatment, not as a replacement for it. Do not conclude with certainty that someone is affected by sihr or jinn just because a sign matches.
Translation of the meanings of the Qur'an: Saheeh International (via quran.com).
Opening duas
Make wudu and sit facing the qiblah. Make the intention: through the Word of Allah, I am asking Allah alone for healing.
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الَّذِي لَا يَضُرُّ مَعَ اسْمِهِ شَيْءٌ فِي الْأَرْضِ وَلَا فِي السَّمَاءِ وَهُوَ السَّمِيعُ الْعَلِيمُ
I begin in the name of Allah, with whose name nothing in the heavens or on the earth can cause harm; He is the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing.
Recite: 3 times
Nothing can cause sudden harm to the one who recites this dua in the morning and evening. (Tirmidhi 3388)
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
In the name of Allāh, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful.
Meaning: Surah Al-Faatiha 1:1, Saheeh International.
Recite: 19 times
Before starting the ruqyah, settle your focus and your intention, then recite.
أَعُوذُ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللَّهِ التَّامَّاتِ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا خَلَقَ
I seek refuge in the perfect Words of Allah from the evil of all that He has created.
Recite: 3 times
(Muslim 2708)
Amal for bringing back a missing person
Perform wudu and pray 2 rak'ahs of voluntary salah — Surah Ad-Duha in the first rak'ah and Surah An-Nasr in the second. After the salah, recite Surah Al-Fatihah for the Prophet (sa.), his family and household, the friends of Allah (awliya), and all the prophets and messengers (isal ath-thawab).
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Surah Ad-Dhuhaa 93:1-11
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ وَالضُّحَىٰ ۱ وَالَّيْلِ إِذَا سَجَىٰ ۲ مَا وَدَّعَكَ رَبُّكَ وَمَا قَلَىٰ ۳ وَلَلْءَاخِرَةُ خَيْرٌ لَّكَ مِنَ الْأُولَىٰ ۴ وَلَسَوْفَ يُعْطِيكَ رَبُّكَ فَتَرْضَىٰ ۵ أَلَمْ يَجِدْكَ يَتِيمًا فَـَٔاوَىٰ ۶ وَوَجَدَكَ ضَالًّا فَهَدَىٰ ۷ وَوَجَدَكَ عَائِلًا فَأَغْنَىٰ ۸ فَأَمَّا الْيَتِيمَ فَلَا تَقْهَرْ ۹ وَأَمَّا السَّائِلَ فَلَا تَنْهَرْ ۱۰ وَأَمَّا بِنِعْمَةِ رَبِّكَ فَحَدِّثْ ۱۱
By the morning brightness And [by] the night when it covers with darkness, Your Lord has not taken leave of you, [O Muḥammad], nor has He detested [you]. And the Hereafter is better for you than the first [life]. And your Lord is going to give you, and you will be satisfied. Did He not find you an orphan and give [you] refuge? And He found you lost and guided [you], And He found you poor and made [you] self-sufficient. So as for the orphan, do not oppress [him]. And as for the petitioner, do not repel [him]. But as for the favor of your Lord, report [it].
Recite: 1 time
Intention: In the first rak'ah of the nafl salah — Surah Ad-Duha
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ إِذَا جَاءَ نَصْرُ اللَّهِ وَالْفَتْحُ ۱ وَرَأَيْتَ النَّاسَ يَدْخُلُونَ فِى دِينِ اللَّهِ أَفْوَاجًا ۲ فَسَبِّحْ بِحَمْدِ رَبِّكَ وَاسْتَغْفِرْهُ ۚ إِنَّهُۥ كَانَ تَوَّابًا ۳
When the victory of Allāh has come and the conquest, And you see the people entering into the religion of Allāh in multitudes, Then exalt [Him] with praise of your Lord and ask forgiveness of Him. Indeed, He is ever Accepting of Repentance.
Recite: 1 time
Intention: In the second rak'ah of the nafl salah — Surah An-Nasr
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ ۱ الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ الْعٰلَمِينَ ۲ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ ۳ مٰلِكِ يَوْمِ الدِّينِ ۴ إِيَّاكَ نَعْبُدُ وَإِيَّاكَ نَسْتَعِينُ ۵ اهْدِنَا الصِّرٰطَ الْمُسْتَقِيمَ ۶ صِرٰطَ الَّذِينَ أَنْعَمْتَ عَلَيْهِمْ غَيْرِ الْمَغْضُوبِ عَلَيْهِمْ وَلَا الضَّالِّينَ ۷
In the name of Allāh, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful. [All] praise is [due] to Allāh, Lord of the worlds - The Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful, Sovereign of the Day of Recompense. It is You we worship and You we ask for help. Guide us to the straight path - The path of those upon whom You have bestowed favor, not of those who have earned [Your] anger or of those who are astray.
Recite: 1 time
Intention: After the salah, with the intention of isal ath-thawab — Surah Al-Fatihah
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Surah At-Taariq 86:1-17
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ وَالسَّمَاءِ وَالطَّارِقِ ۱ وَمَا أَدْرَىٰكَ مَا الطَّارِقُ ۲ النَّجْمُ الثَّاقِبُ ۳ إِن كُلُّ نَفْسٍ لَّمَّا عَلَيْهَا حَافِظٌ ۴ فَلْيَنظُرِ الْإِنسٰنُ مِمَّ خُلِقَ ۵ خُلِقَ مِن مَّاءٍ دَافِقٍ ۶ يَخْرُجُ مِن بَيْنِ الصُّلْبِ وَالتَّرَائِبِ ۷ إِنَّهُۥ عَلَىٰ رَجْعِهِۦ لَقَادِرٌ ۸ يَوْمَ تُبْلَى السَّرَائِرُ ۹ فَمَا لَهُۥ مِن قُوَّةٍ وَلَا نَاصِرٍ ۱۰ وَالسَّمَاءِ ذَاتِ الرَّجْعِ ۱۱ وَالْأَرْضِ ذَاتِ الصَّدْعِ ۱۲ إِنَّهُۥ لَقَوْلٌ فَصْلٌ ۱۳ وَمَا هُوَ بِالْهَزْلِ ۱۴ إِنَّهُمْ يَكِيدُونَ كَيْدًا ۱۵ وَأَكِيدُ كَيْدًا ۱۶ فَمَهِّلِ الْكٰفِرِينَ أَمْهِلْهُمْ رُوَيْدًا ۱۷
By the sky and the night comer And what can make you know what is the night comer? It is the piercing star There is no soul but that it has over it a protector. So let man observe from what he was created. He was created from a fluid, ejected, Emerging from between the backbone and the ribs. Indeed, He [i.e., Allāh], to return him [to life], is Able. The Day when secrets will be put on trial, Then he [i.e., man] will have no power or any helper. By the sky which sends back And [by] the earth which splits, Indeed, it [i.e., the Qur’ān] is a decisive statement, And it is not amusement. Indeed, they are planning a plan, But I am planning a plan. So allow time for the disbelievers. Leave them awhile.
Recite: 21 times
Intention: Surah At-Tariq in full
إِنَّهُۥ عَلَىٰ رَجْعِهِۦ لَقَادِرٌ ۸
Indeed, He [i.e., Allāh], to return him [to life], is Able.
Recite: 41 times
Intention: Indeed, He (Allah) is able to bring him back
يٰبُنَىَّ إِنَّهَا إِن تَكُ مِثْقَالَ حَبَّةٍ مِّنْ خَرْدَلٍ فَتَكُن فِى صَخْرَةٍ أَوْ فِى السَّمٰوٰتِ أَوْ فِى الْأَرْضِ يَأْتِ بِهَا اللَّهُ ۚ إِنَّ اللَّهَ لَطِيفٌ خَبِيرٌ ۱۶
[And Luqmān said], "O my son, indeed if it [i.e., a wrong] should be the weight of a mustard seed and should be within a rock or [anywhere] in the heavens or in the earth, Allāh will bring it forth. Indeed, Allāh is Subtle and Aware.
Recite: 119 times
Intention: Allah's subtle awareness — not even the weight of a mustard seed is hidden from Him
وَلِكُلٍّ وِجْهَةٌ هُوَ مُوَلِّيهَا ۖ فَاسْتَبِقُوا الْخَيْرٰتِ ۚ أَيْنَ مَا تَكُونُوا يَأْتِ بِكُمُ اللَّهُ جَمِيعًا ۚ إِنَّ اللَّهَ عَلَىٰ كُلِّ شَىْءٍ قَدِيرٌ ۱۴۸
For each [religious following] is a [prayer] direction toward which it faces. So race to [all that is] good. Wherever you may be, Allāh will bring you forth [for judgement] all together. Indeed, Allāh is over all things competent.
Recite: Repeatedly, until you fall asleep
Intention: Wherever you may be, Allah will bring you all together
Special duas — Dua for the Return of a Lost Person
These duas are arranged specifically for this problem. Recite them after you finish the verses.
اللَّهُمَّ احْرِقْ كُلَّ عَائِقٍ عَلَى رُجُوعِهِ
O Allah! Burn away every obstacle on the path of his return.
Recite: 7 times
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ يُبْطَلُ كُلُّ تَسَلُّطٍ عَلَى رُجُوعِهِ
In the name of Allah — all control over the path of his return is hereby nullified.
Recite: 7 times
اللَّهُمَّ بِقُوَّتِكَ وَقُدْرَتِكَ فُكَّ كُلَّ عُقْدَةٍ عُقِدَتْ عَلَى رُجُوعِهِ
O Allah! By Your power and might, undo every knot tied on the path of his return.
Recite: 7 times
يَا حَفِيظُ
O Allah, O Protector — protect him and bring him back.
Recite: 119 times
Repeat the name of Allah, 'Ya Hafiz'.
Closing surahs and duas
End every session this way. At the end, blow into water and drink it.
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Surah Al-Ikhlaas 112:1-4
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ قُلْ هُوَ اللَّهُ أَحَدٌ ۱ اللَّهُ الصَّمَدُ ۲ لَمْ يَلِدْ وَلَمْ يُولَدْ ۳ وَلَمْ يَكُن لَّهُۥ كُفُوًا أَحَدٌ ۴
Say, "He is Allāh, [who is] One, Allāh, the Eternal Refuge. He neither begets nor is born, Nor is there to Him any equivalent."
Recite: 3 times
Intention: Strengthening the heart by declaring tawhid
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ قُلْ أَعُوذُ بِرَبِّ الْفَلَقِ ۱ مِن شَرِّ مَا خَلَقَ ۲ وَمِن شَرِّ غَاسِقٍ إِذَا وَقَبَ ۳ وَمِن شَرِّ النَّفّٰثٰتِ فِى الْعُقَدِ ۴ وَمِن شَرِّ حَاسِدٍ إِذَا حَسَدَ ۵
Say, "I seek refuge in the Lord of daybreak From the evil of that which He created And from the evil of darkness when it settles And from the evil of the blowers in knots And from the evil of an envier when he envies."
Recite: 7 times
Intention: Refuge from magic, hasad (envy) and the evil of the night
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ قُلْ أَعُوذُ بِرَبِّ النَّاسِ ۱ مَلِكِ النَّاسِ ۲ إِلٰهِ النَّاسِ ۳ مِن شَرِّ الْوَسْوَاسِ الْخَنَّاسِ ۴ الَّذِى يُوَسْوِسُ فِى صُدُورِ النَّاسِ ۵ مِنَ الْجِنَّةِ وَالنَّاسِ ۶
Say, "I seek refuge in the Lord of mankind, The Sovereign of mankind, The God of mankind, From the evil of the retreating whisperer - Who whispers [evil] into the breasts of mankind - From among the jinn and mankind".
Recite: 7 times
Intention: Refuge from the waswasa (whispers) of mankind and jinn
أُعِيذُكَ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللَّهِ التَّامَّةِ مِنْ كُلِّ شَيْطَانٍ وَهَامَّةٍ وَمِنْ كُلِّ عَيْنٍ لَامَّةٍ
I entrust you to the protection of the perfect Words of Allah from every Shaytan, every venomous creature and every harmful evil eye.
Recite: 3 times
The Prophet ﷺ used to recite this dua over Hasan and Husain (may Allah be pleased with them). (Bukhari 3371)
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ أَرْقِيكَ مِنْ كُلِّ شَيْءٍ يُؤْذِيكَ مِنْ شَرِّ كُلِّ نَفْسٍ أَوْ عَيْنِ حَاسِدٍ اللَّهُ يَشْفِيكَ بِسْمِ اللَّهِ أَرْقِيكَ
In the name of Allah I perform ruqyah over you, from everything that harms you, from the evil of every soul and of the envier's eye. May Allah heal you. In the name of Allah I perform ruqyah over you.
Recite: 3 times
Jibril (peace be upon him) performed ruqyah over the Prophet ﷺ in this way. (Muslim 2186)
اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّ النَّاسِ أَذْهِبِ الْبَأْسَ اشْفِ أَنْتَ الشَّافِي لَا شِفَاءَ إِلَّا شِفَاؤُكَ شِفَاءً لَا يُغَادِرُ سَقَمًا
O Allah, Lord of mankind! Remove the hardship and grant healing. You are the Healer; there is no healing except Your healing — a healing that leaves no illness behind.
Recite: 7 times
(Bukhari 5743)
📌 Self-ruqyah guideline
Consistency is the key. A little every day, but regularly.
Method — step by step
- Make wudu, then sit somewhere quiet facing the qiblah. Keep your phone away.
- Make the intention: I am asking Allah for healing through the Words of Allah; the Words have no power of their own — the power belongs to Allah.
- Recite the opening duas (Chapter 1).
- Then recite the verses (ayahs) in order. While reciting, blow lightly into both palms and pass your hands over the affected area.
- Recite each verse as many times as stated in the instruction box below it — there is no need to do more or less.
- In between, make dua wholeheartedly in your own language for 15 minutes. If tears come, do not hold them back.
- At the end, recite the closing surahs and duas, then blow lightly into the water.
- Continue every day for at least 40 days. If you miss some days, do not lose heart — simply start again.
Daily schedule
| Morning | After Fajr — verse recitation, 15 minutes |
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| Evening | After Maghrib — verse recitation, 15 minutes |
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| Night | Before sleeping — closing surahs and duas, drink recited-over water |
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| Weekly | One ruqyah bath a week |
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Your own dua in your own language (15 minutes)
During or after the recitation of the verses, ask Allah in your own language. Below is a sample — you do not have to read exactly this; say it in your own words.
O Allah, O Protector, bring my loved one back safely, wherever he may be. Remove all the obstacles on the path of his return. You are capable of all things.
Where to massage the recited-over oil
Focus for Dua for the Return of a Lost Person: This amal is done through salah and dua; there is no need to use oil
Supplements and weekly practices
| Recited-over water | Recite the ruqyah verses over a bottle of water and blow into it. Drink it 3 times a day: in the morning on an empty stomach, at midday, and at night before sleeping. |
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| Recited-over honey | Blow into pure honey and take one spoonful every morning. It is good to recite verse 69 of Surah An-Nahl and then blow into it. |
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| Recited-over olive oil | Recite the verses over olive oil, blow into it, and massage it into the affected area. It is best done at night before sleeping. |
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| Black seed (nigella) | Every morning, take 7 black seeds with recited-over honey. The Prophet ﷺ said that black seed contains a cure for every disease except death. (Bukhari 5688) |
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| Ruqyah bath | Recite the verses over a bucket of water and blow into it. You may also mix in seven crushed jujube leaves. Pour the water over yourself from the head down and bathe, once a week. |
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| Spraying the home | Put recited-over water in a spray bottle and spray it in the corners of the house, on the doors and windows, and under the bed. |
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Daily practices (amal)
Alongside ruqyah, it is these practices that give long-term protection.
| After Fajr | Surah Yasin 1 time |
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| Morning and evening | The morning and evening adhkar from Hisnul Muslim, regularly |
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| After Asr | Surah Al-Waqi'ah 1 time |
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| At night | Surah Qaf 3 times, Surah Al-Mulk 1 time |
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| Before sleeping | Ayat al-Kursi 1 time, the last two verses of Surah Al-Baqarah, and the three Quls 3 times each. Blow into your hands and wipe them over your whole body. |
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| Every day | Give sadaqah as much as you can, every day, even if only a little. Sadaqah wards off calamity. |
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| Every day | The obligatory salah in congregation, istighfar 100 times, salawat upon the Prophet 100 times |
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Ruqyah is a Shariah-based method of treatment; it is not a substitute for necessary medical treatment.