Ruqyah of Jibril (Bismillah Arqika)
The archangel’s own ruqyah over the Prophet
Also searched as: ruqyah dua • nazar ki dua
Arabic
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ أَرْقِيكَ مِنْ كُلِّ شَيْءٍ يُؤْذِيكَ مِنْ شَرِّ كُلِّ نَفْسٍ أَوْ عَيْنِ حَاسِدٍ اللَّهُ يَشْفِيكَ بِسْمِ اللَّهِ أَرْقِيكَ
Transliteration
Bismillahi arqika, min kulli shay’in yu’dhik, min sharri kulli nafsin aw ayni hasid. Allahu yashfik. Bismillahi arqik.
Meaning
In Allah’s name I perform ruqyah over you — from everything that harms you, from the evil of every soul or envious eye. Allah cures you. In Allah’s name I perform ruqyah over you.
Reference
Sahih Muslim
When to recite
Illness, evil eye, ruqyah • Once or more
Virtue
When the Prophet fell ill, Jibril himself descended with these words.
Sources & review
Sahih Muslim
Prophetic dua • Narrated by Abu Said al-Khudri • Grade: Sahih • Learn personal details from a qualified teacher; minor school differences exist.
Educational content — not a fatwa. See methodology and disclaimer.
Reviewed • 2026-01-01Our methodology
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
When should I recite Ruqyah of Jibril (Bismillah Arqika)?
Illness, evil eye, ruqyah. Repeat: Once or more.
What is the virtue of Ruqyah of Jibril (Bismillah Arqika)?
When the Prophet fell ill, Jibril himself descended with these words.
Where is Ruqyah of Jibril (Bismillah Arqika) from?
Source: Sahih Muslim (narrated by Abu Said al-Khudri). Grade: Sahih. As always, learn the wording from a teacher and consult scholars for rulings.
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