Month: November 2025

Ruqya for Sleep Paralysis & Night Disturbances

Post author By ruqya
Post date November 29, 2025

Sleep is supposed to be the most peaceful part of our day, yet for many people, nighttime becomes the moment they fear the most. Sudden awakenings, a sense of heaviness, being unable to move, hearing whispers, feeling a presence, these experiences leave people confused, shaken, and looking for answers. While modern science explains sleep paralysis from a neurological perspective, the Islamic tradition offers an additional lens that many find illuminating.

This is where Ruqya, the prophetic method of spiritual healing, becomes deeply relevant.
For those already learning about the practice, you can explore more details about Ruqya here: ruqya.ca/ruqya.

Understanding Sleep Paralysis in an Islamic Context

In Islam, episodes of sleep paralysis can sometimes be connected to spiritual disturbances. It doesn’t mean someone is possessed or afflicted every time it happens, but when episodes become frequent, come with frightening sensations, or coincide with other signs, people often find clarity through a spiritual assessment.

The Qur’an and Sunnah acknowledge the existence of unseen creation, including jinn. This does not mean every experience is supernatural, but it does mean the door is open for both physical and spiritual explanations.

If you’re exploring how jinn influence human vulnerabilities, you can read more about their weak points here: ruqya.ca/jinns-weak-points.

Why Ruqya Helps With Night Disturbances?

Ruqya works through the recitation of Qur’anic verses, duas, and prophetic supplications that strengthen the heart and cleanse the space from harmful spiritual influences. While the world often focuses on physical wellness, the spiritual aspect of night disturbances is something many people only recognize after experiencing repeated sleepless nights.

The effectiveness of Ruqya in this area often comes from three things:

The power of Qur’anic recitation
Verses like Ayat-ul-Kursi, Surah Al-Falaq, and Surah An-Nas are known for their ability to calm the mind and repel negative forces.
A strengthened spiritual state
Ruqya helps restore spiritual balance, especially for those who feel emotionally drained or energetically weakened.
Protection of the sleeping environment
Many disturbances occur when a person or their environment becomes spiritually exposed. Ruqya re-establishes protection.

Common Signs Someone Needs Ruqya for Night Disturbances

Not all sleep paralysis or night issues require Ruqya, but there are patterns practitioners often notice:

Frequent episodes at the same time of night

Many people report waking at the same hour, unable to move, as if something is pressing on their chest.

Hallucinations or “presence” during paralysis

Seeing shadows, hearing whispers, or sensing someone sitting nearby is a recurring theme.

Anxiety before sleep

A person may dread nighttime, even without knowing why.

Sudden sleep disturbances in a spiritually unsteady period

Major stress, grief, or spiritual neglect can make a person more vulnerable.

Nightmares with specific themes

Being chased, attacked, or overwhelmed by fear, these dreams often accompany spiritual imbalance.

If several of these align, Ruqya often becomes a path people turn toward for relief.

How Ruqya Helps During Sleep Paralysis Episodes?

Ruqya doesn’t stop sleep paralysis by magically switching off the neurological triggers. Instead, it helps by addressing the spiritual and emotional environment around the person.

Calming the Heart and Restoring Control

Those who undergo Ruqya commonly feel a significant drop in nighttime fear. Even if episodes occur again, they are less intense and easier to manage.

Clearing Negative Energies

Repeated night disturbances sometimes indicate a spiritual presence that feeds on fear or weakness. Ruqya cleanses the environment and reasserts spiritual authority.

Reducing Recurrence

As spiritual protection strengthens, episodes typically become less frequent and less terrifying.

Practical Tips to Pair With Ruqya

While Ruqya is powerful, combining it with consistent habits increases its impact.

Recite Ayat-ul-Kursi before bed

This single sunnah dramatically reduces nighttime disturbances for many people.

Avoid sleeping in spiritual weakness

Skipping prayers, living in constant stress, or being emotionally drained can leave the spirit unsettled.

Play Surah Al-Baqarah in the home regularly

Even once every few days creates a noticeable shift.

Maintain a clean and peaceful sleep space

Both physically and spiritually.

These steps complement the healing without replacing it.

When to Seek a Practitioner

If the episodes are frequent, violent, or accompanied by emotional outbursts, sleepwalking, unexplained anger, or sudden fear during the day, an experienced Ruqya practitioner can help assess the situation properly. Guidance makes all the difference when the disturbance becomes more than just a sleep issue.

For those exploring the basics of Ruqya or seeking help, you can learn more here: ruqya.ca/ruqya.

Final Thoughts

Nighttime is meant to be a sanctuary, not a battlefield. When sleep paralysis and night disturbances take away that peace, it affects a person’s emotional, spiritual, and physical well-being. Ruqya offers a holistic path to reclaiming that quiet space again.

Whether the root cause is spiritual, psychological, or a blend of both, healing comes from addressing the whole self. When done correctly, Ruqya brings a profound sense of relief, protection, and inner calm.

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Ruqya for Anxiety & Depression: A Holistic Approach to Healing

Post author By ruqya
Post date November 27, 2025

Anxiety and depression have become unwelcome companions for so many people today. Some feel an unexplained heaviness in the chest, others carry a constant knot of worry, and some simply wake up feeling empty without knowing why. While therapy, lifestyle changes, and medical care all play important roles, many Muslims also seek spiritual grounding—and Ruqya becomes a powerful part of that journey.

What surprises many people is that Ruqya doesn’t compete with psychotherapy; it complements it. Both address different layers of human well-being. If you’d like to explore the psychological side of healing, you can learn more here: ruqya.ca/psychotherapy.
And for an overview of how Ruqya works, you can read here: ruqya.ca/ruqya.

Why Anxiety & Depression Require a Holistic Lens?

Islam teaches that humans are made of body, mind, and soul. When one part weakens, it affects the rest. Anxiety and depression aren’t always spiritual, but spiritual weakness can certainly make emotional struggles feel heavier.

Many people describe anxiety as a “restlessness of the heart,” something the Qur’an acknowledges when it says that the remembrance of Allah brings tranquility. Depression, on the other hand, often carries a cloud of hopelessness, a darkness that Ruqya aims to gently lift by reconnecting a person with divine reassurance.

When these emotional states become chronic, they don’t just show up in thoughts; they manifest in sleep, energy, appetite, relationships, and faith. Addressing only one part of this puzzle usually leaves people feeling half-healed. That’s where Ruqya enters as a deeper form of nourishment.

How Ruqya Supports Emotional and Spiritual Healing?

Ruqya is not simply a recitation of verses. It is a process that aims to strengthen the heart, clear spiritual weight, and reconnect a person with clarity and groundedness. For many dealing with anxiety or depression, Ruqya works in three important ways:

1. It calms the spiritual turbulence

Some emotional distress is tied to excessive worry, fear, or whispers (waswasa). Qur’anic recitation directly addresses these internal disturbances by creating a sense of safety and grounding.

2. It rebuilds inner strength

People often describe feeling powerless during periods of depression. Ruqya shifts that feeling by bringing the heart back into a state of remembrance and connection.

3. It provides protection in vulnerable periods

Emotional weakness can leave a person more exposed to negative influences. Ruqya reinforces spiritual boundaries so the individual feels supported, not overwhelmed.

Recognizing When Ruqya Can Make a Difference

Ruqya is not meant to replace therapy, medication, or lifestyle changes. Instead, it becomes particularly beneficial when:

Anxiety feels tied to spiritual emptiness
depressive episodes come with intrusive or disturbing thoughts
Sudden emotional heaviness appears without a clear trigger
a person feels spiritually distant and emotionally overwhelmed
fear, sadness, or hopelessness increase during or after moments of spiritual neglect

These experiences don’t always indicate a spiritual issue, but they often improve when spiritual care is added to the healing plan.

How Ruqya Works Alongside Psychotherapy?

This is where many people find the breakthrough. Psychotherapy gives you tools to understand your patterns, process your trauma, and rebuild healthier behaviors. Ruqya, on the other hand, nourishes the part of the self that therapy does not directly touch, the spiritual core.

People who combine both often notice:

Greater emotional stability

The spiritual calm from Ruqya makes it easier to apply therapeutic techniques.

Less intrusive worry

Many intrusive thoughts weaken simply because the spiritual heart becomes more resilient.

A stronger sense of hope

Hopelessness fades when a person reconnects with their purpose and trust in Allah’s mercy.

Faster recovery from depressive episodes

The blend of therapy and Ruqya brings both clarity and light into the healing process.

For those exploring the psychological side, you can visit ruqya.ca/psychotherapy.

What Actually Helps During Ruqya for Anxiety & Depression?

There is no single magic verse or instant cure. Instead, healing tends to unfold gradually through consistent effort, emotionally and spiritually.

Regular Qur’anic recitation

Even short recitations help anchor the mind and soften emotional turbulence.

Ruqa sessions with knowledgeable practitioners

Guided sessions help identify whether distress is purely emotional, spiritual, or both.

Daily dhikr (remembrance)

These small acts have a profound impact on anxiety because they shift the heart’s focus from fear to trust.

Self-care and emotional awareness

Islam doesn’t encourage ignoring emotions; it encourages processing them with gentleness and patience.

Therapy and support systems

Ruqya becomes most powerful when emotional coping skills are also strengthened.

When these elements come together, the person experiences healing not as a temporary relief, but as a sustained transformation.

Final Thoughts

Anxiety and depression are complex, layered struggles, neither purely emotional nor purely spiritual. Ruqya offers comfort where the heart feels unsettled, while psychotherapy guides the mind toward healthier patterns. Together, they form a balanced healing path rooted in both faith and understanding.

If you’re exploring Ruqya as part of your healing journey, you can learn more here: ruqya.ca/ruqya.
If emotional support and therapeutic guidance are needed, visit: ruqya.ca/psychotherapy.

Healing is never one-dimensional, and you don’t have to choose between faith and therapy, you’re meant to benefit from both.

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How to Know If Ruqya Is Actually Working?

Post author By ruqya
Post date November 26, 2025

In my years of sitting across from people, some anxious, some exhausted, others hopeful, I’ve noticed a common expectation. People often expect Ruqya to look like the climax of an action movie. They expect thunder, lightning, and an immediate, miraculous “poof” where all their problems vanish in a cloud of smoke.

While immediate relief does happen, true spiritual healing is usually more like a sunrise than a light switch. It is a process, a journey, and often, a deep cleaning of the soul.

If you have been attending sessions or listening to audio and you’re wondering, “Is anything actually changing?” or “Do I need to keep doing this?”, you are not alone. It is the most common question I get. Let’s walk through what healing actually looks like, stripping away the superstition and looking at it through the lens of a practitioner’s reality.

The Spiritual Detox: Understanding the Mechanism

To understand the signs, you have to understand the mechanism. Ruqya isn’t magic; it is the application of the Qur’an to burn away impurities. Think of your spiritual heart like a vessel. Over time, through trauma, sin, or affliction (sihr, ayn, or jinn), that vessel accumulates layers of grime.

When we pour the clear water of the Qur’an into that vessel, the dirt gets stirred up. This is where the confusion lies. Sometimes, when the dirt is stirred, the water looks muddier than before. That doesn’t mean it’s getting worse; it means the cleaning has begun.

Signs the “Cloud” Is Lifting (Progress)

When Ruqya is working, the signs are often quieter than you might expect. Yes, there are physical reactions during the session, the sweating, the yawning, the shaking, but the real proof is in your day-to-day life between the sessions.

1. The Return of “You.”

The most profound sign I see is the return of personality. When someone is afflicted, they often feel like a passenger in their own body. They feel numb, irritable, or perpetually brain-fogged.

As the Ruqya takes effect, that fog lifts. You might catch yourself laughing at a joke for the first time in months. You might find that the unnatural anger that used to flare up over spilled milk is suddenly manageable. It’s a subtle shift, but a powerful one: you start feeling like the protagonist of your own life again.

2. Ibadah Becomes Lighter

Afflictions act like weights on the ankles when you try to walk toward Allah. Prayer feels like climbing a mountain; listening to the Qur’an feels like nails on a chalkboard.

A clear sign of progress is “lightness.” You hear the Adhan, and you get up, no internal war, no dragging your feet. You might even find sweetness in the recitation that used to irritate you. This is the spiritual immune system kicking back in.

3. Changes in Dreams and Sleep

Sleep is often the battlefield for the afflicted. Progress usually looks like a transition. You might move from having terrifying nightmares of being chased or falling, to having dreams where you are fighting back and winning. Eventually, the nightmares fade into normal, restful sleep. Waking up rested, actually rested, is a massive indicator that the heavy energy is dissipating.

When the Battle Isn’t Over: Signs You Need More Sessions

Now, let’s talk about the other side of the coin. Sometimes, a client will have one great session and think, “I’m cured!” only to crash a week later. This isn’t a failure; it’s a sign that the root hasn’t been pulled yet.

We have to be realistic here. If an affliction has been sitting in your system for ten years, it is unlikely to leave quietly in ten minutes.

The “Yo-Yo” Effect

If you feel amazing for two days after a session, but by day three the heaviness, depression, or physical pain returns with a vengeance, you need more sessions. This indicates that we have weakened the affliction, but it is regenerating or reconnecting. Consistency is the only way to break that cycle.

Intense Reactivity (The “Stirring”)

Sometimes, things get louder before they get quiet. If you start a Ruqya program and suddenly your symptoms spike, you get angrier, you feel unexplained pain moving around your body, or you feel an intense aversion to the raqi (healer), do not stop.

This is what we call Jinn Confrontation. The entity or the energy is being cornered. It is reacting out of desperation, not strength. If you stop now, you allow it to settle back in. If you push through, you break its hold. Think of it like a fever breaking; the temperature spikes right before the illness leaves.

The “Hidden” Blockages

There are times when a client feels nothing during a session. No shaking, no crying, just boredom. Yet, their life is falling apart.

Counter-intuitively, this numbness often means you need more intense sessions, not fewer. The affliction might be deeply buried or “shielded.” We often need to peel back layers of emotional trauma or psychological barriers before the Ruqya can reach the spiritual root. In these cases, patience is your strongest weapon.

Navigating the Gray Area

So, how do you distinguish between “I’m healing” and “I’m stuck”?

The Healing Trajectory:

Good Sign: Symptoms are changing (e.g., pain moving from chest to foot).
Good Sign: You have more good days than bad days compared to last month.
Good Sign: You react less violently to the Qur’an and more with tears of relief.

The “Need More Work” Trajectory:

Sign: Symptoms remain exactly the same with zero shift after multiple sessions.
Sign: You are physically better, but spiritually you have stopped praying entirely (this is a trick of the Shaytan to make you think you are “fine” so you leave the cure).

A Final Reflection

Ruqya is a partnership between you, the practitioner, and your trust in Allah. It is rare for the path to be a straight line. There will be peaks and valleys.

If you are seeing signs of lightness, say Alhamdulillah and keep going to solidify the cure. If you are feeling resistance or seeing the symptoms flare, say Alhamdulillah and keep going, because it means you have woken the enemy up and it is afraid of you.

Don’t be discouraged by the time it takes. You didn’t get sick in a day, and sometimes, you won’t heal in a day. But with consistency, the clouds always, always, eventually run out of rain.

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Ruqya Effectiveness: Islamic Roots & Modern Psychological Benefits

Post author By ruqya
Post date November 21, 2025

Ruqya has always held a special place in Islamic healing. It’s more than a recitation of verses; it is a holistic process rooted deeply in iman, intention, and divine connection. Today, Ruqya is also being recognized for its psychological and emotional therapeutic benefits, creating a bridge between traditional Islamic healing and modern mental health science.

Before diving in, here are two useful resources for readers who want to explore more:

Learn more about Ruqya: ruqya.ca/ruqya
Understand the nature of Jinn: ruqya.ca/know-more-about-the-jinn

Let’s break down what actually makes Ruqya effective, spiritually, mentally, and emotionally.

The Islamic Foundation of Ruqya

1. Ruqya Is Rooted in Tawheed (Oneness of Allah)

The core of Ruqya lies in acknowledging that Allah alone is the Healer. When the verses of the Qur’an are recited with sincerity and reliance on Allah, the spiritual impact is far greater than any physical treatment.

This reliance builds:

Trust in Allah
Inner peace
Emotional grounding
A sense of safety and protection

Without Tawheed, Ruqya becomes a ritual. With Tawheed, it becomes a cure.

2. Qur’anic Verses Carry Spiritual Power

Certain verses, such as Ayat al-Kursi and Surah Al-Falaq and An-Naas, are known for their protective qualities. Their effect isn’t metaphorical; it’s real.

How Qur’anic Verses Affect the Unseen World?

They weaken harmful entities like jinn and shayateen
They disrupt sihr (magic)
They repel negative spiritual influences
They strengthen the afflicted person’s spiritual “shield”

This is why many symptoms intensify during Ruqya, because the recitation agitates any harmful presence.

For further insight into the behavior and nature of jinn, your readers can explore:
Know more about the Jinn

3. Ruqya Reinforces a Person’s Faith and Willpower

Ruqya isn’t passive. When someone listens to the recitation with full conviction, they actively participate in their own healing.

This increases:

Spiritual resilience
Mental strength
Hope and motivation
Connection to Allah

These internal improvements alone can weaken stress, fear, anxiety, sadness, and waswasah.

Modern Understanding: Why Ruqya Helps Psychologically?

Even from a scientific perspective, Ruqya provides structured psychological benefits.

1. The Calming Effect of Recitation

Qur’anic recitation regulates breathing patterns and induces calmness. This reduces:

Heart rate
Muscle tension
Cortisol levels (stress hormones)

People who attend Ruqya sessions often report feeling lighter and calmer, not just spiritually, but biologically.

2. Emotional Release and Catharsis

During Ruqya, individuals may cry, laugh, tremble, sweat, or feel sudden emotional outbursts. In psychology, these are forms of emotional release, the mind letting go of stored trauma or suppressed feelings.

Ruqya provides a safe environment for this release, making it a therapeutic experience on both fronts.

3. Mental Reframing Through Faith

Ruqya reintroduces belief-based reassurance, which has measurable psychological effects:

Fear transforms into reliance on Allah
Worry shifts to tawakkul (trust)
Confusion reduces through clarity
Intrusive thoughts weaken

Faith is a powerful cognitive tool that stabilizes the mind.

4. Community Support and Human Connection

Being treated by a trusted Raqi or healer creates:

A sense of comfort
Social validation
Emotional reassurance

Modern psychology recognizes that human connection is a powerful factor in healing.

How Ruqya Affects Jinn and Sihr From an Islamic Perspective?

1. Quranic Recitation Weakens Their Influence

When Qur’anic verses are recited, harmful entities:

Lose power
Become agitated
May attempt to escape
Can no longer maintain the same influence over the body and mind

This is why symptoms intensify during Ruqya — the spiritual presence is being forced out.

2. Ruqya Breaks the “Connection” Used in Sihr

Sihr often relies on a link between the victim and the source. Ruqya disrupts this link by:

Breaking spiritual bindings
Destroying harmful knots and spells
Weakening the magician’s influence

This is a major reason Ruqya is considered a primary cure for sihr in Islam.

3. Strengthening the Person Weakens the Jinn

The more spiritually and mentally empowered a person becomes:

The weaker the jinn becomes
The less grip sihr maintains
The faster the healing

Ruqya isn’t only about removing something harmful; it’s about strengthening what’s within you.

Why Consistency Matters?

Ruqya is not always a one-time treatment. Its effectiveness increases with:

Regular recitation
Consistent protection duas
Daily adhkar
Maintaining a clean spiritual environment at home

Just as medication requires consistency, so does spiritual treatment.

Final Thoughts

Ruqya works because it engages both the spiritual and psychological systems of a person. It heals the heart, calms the mind, and confronts unseen harm, all while strengthening faith.

Encourage readers to learn more directly from your site through these internal links:
Understanding Ruqya
Understanding Jinn

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Healing from the Unseen: How Ruqya Can Bring Spiritual Relief

Post author By ruqya
Post date November 12, 2025

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In a world filled with physical ailments, we often forget that many of the challenges we face may originate from the unseen. Whether it’s recurring unexplained illness, persistent nightmares, or a sense of spiritual disconnection, the remedy may lie in the time-tested practice of ruqya.

Here at ruqya.ca, we believe in addressing not just the body, but the heart and soul too. Let’s dive into what ruqya is, why it remains deeply relevant today, and how you can begin to engage in it with purpose and clarity.

What is Ruqya?

The term “ruqya” refers to the use of the Qur’an, supplications, and the invocation of Allah’s protection in response to harm from the unseen. It’s not magic, superstition, or guesswork. It’s a spiritually anchored process that the Messenger ﷺ adopted and encouraged.

There are two broad types:

Ruqya ash-Shar‘iyyah, which complies fully with Qur’an, Sunnah, and correct intention.
Ruqya ash-Shirkiyyah, which falls into prohibited territory because it involves questionable practices or invoking partners besides Allah.

In other words: Ruqya is about seeking Allah’s help using His revealed speech and the authentic Sunnah, not about guessing, gimmicks, or unverified mysticism.

Why Does Ruqya Matter Today?

You might think: “Sure, this is an ancient practice, but how does it apply in modern life?” Here are a few powerful reasons:

Spiritual traumas still exist. Things like envy (ayn), black magic (sihr), or jinn influence are part of Islamic-heritage teachings and may manifest in ways modern medicine can’t always fully explain.
Mental and emotional health overlap with spiritual health. When the soul is burdened, the body often shows signs. Ruqya helps address unseen roots.
Renewal of trust in Allah. Engaging in ruqya helps reinforce reliance on Allah alone — a mindset that empowers you for life beyond any single treatment.
Holistic healing. In many cases, spiritual interventions complement physical treatments. A well-rounded approach wins.

Common Signs You May Benefit from Ruqya

While ruqya isn’t a magic wand, there are common indicators that someone may benefit from its healing. These don’t automatically mean you’re afflicted in the spiritual sense, but they merit reflection:

Persistent, unexplained illness that resists medical treatment. Recurring nightmares, restless sleep, and fear without a clear external cause.
Sudden emotional shifts: anger, sadness, anxiety appearing without an obvious trigger.
A feeling of distance from worship, difficulty concentrating on the Qur’an, loss of spiritual momentum.
Strange sensations: heaviness, fright when entering certain spaces, distress in the unseen dimension.
Repeated breakdowns in business, relationships, or health without a conventional reason.

If you recognise several of these patterns in your life, or you simply feel “something’s off”, then it’s worth exploring ruqya treatment in a sincere, informed manner.

How Ruqya is Performed (Safely and Authentically)?

Here are guiding steps to keep in mind, whether you’re doing self-ruqya or seeking the help of a qualified practitioner.

Self-Ruqya (Starting at Home)

Purify your intention: Seek Allah’s aid alone, with sincerity.
Make wudhu (ablution), pray two rak‘ahs, and begin with recitation and du’a.
Recite key Qur’anic verses: e.g., Ayat al-Kursi, the three Quls (Surah Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq, An-Naas).
Blow into your hands and wipe them over your body (or over others if you are trusted to assist). Drinking or bathing with water over which the ruqya was recited is also a recognised method.
Pair this with strong spiritual practices: dhikr, recitation of Qur’an, seeking forgiveness (istighfār), giving charity (sadaqah).

Seeking a Qualified Practitioner

Ensure the person is firmly on the path of Shar‘iah: no shirk, no dubious practices.
Gender-appropriate, transparent, and clear in methodology.
Avoid practitioners who promise instant “miracles” or use unverified formulas.
Combine spiritual healing with medical review if needed — don’t neglect your physical health.

How do We Help at Ruqya.ca?

At ruqya.ca, our mission is to provide Sharia-compliant, compassionate, and expert-guided ruqya services that respect the dignity of every person. Whether you’re exploring self-ruqya, seeking guidance, or booking a professional session, we walk with you every step.

Here’s how we stand out:

Authentic reliance on Qur’an & Sunnah.
Transparent process, so you know what you’re doing and why.
Sensitive to each individual’s context: recognising that spiritual matters aren’t one-size-fits-all.
Focus on long-term healing, not just quick fixes.

If you’re ready to take the next step, click through and explore our services. Your soul matters, your healing matters.

Final Thoughts: Don’t Wait, Take Action

Life is too short to live under the thumb of unseen burdens. Whether you feel something is “off,” or you simply want to strengthen your spiritual connection and shield yourself against harm, ruqya offers a profound route.

Be consistent: healing often comes with time, patience, and sincere submission to Allah. Combine knowledge with action. Surround yourself with good company. Speak to trusted scholars/practitioners when you need. And above all, hold firm your hope in Allah’s mercy.

Visit ruqya.ca today, and start your journey from spiritual unrest to peace, from uncertainty to clarity.

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