39/21. Chapter:
Sahih Muslim 2196b — Ruqyah for Evil Eye and Stings
It Is Recommended To Recite Ruqyah For The Evil Eye, Pustules, And Stings
Ruqyah for Evil Eye, Scorpion Sting, and Pustules
Sahih Muslim : 2196b
Sahih MuslimHadith Number 2196b
وَحَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ آدَمَ، عَنْ سُفْيَانَ، ح وَحَدَّثَنِي زُهَيْرُ، بْنُ حَرْبٍ حَدَّثَنَا حُمَيْدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ، حَدَّثَنَا حَسَنٌ، - وَهُوَ ابْنُ صَالِحٍ - كِلاَهُمَا عَنْ عَاصِمٍ، عَنْ يُوسُفَ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، عَنْ أَنَسٍ، قَالَ رَخَّصَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم فِي الرُّقْيَةِ مِنَ الْعَيْنِ وَالْحُمَةِ وَالنَّمْلَةِ . وَفِي حَدِيثِ سُفْيَانَ يُوسُفُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ الْحَارِثِ .
Anas Narrated from:
Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) granted him sanction to use invocation (as a cure) for the influence of the evil eye, the sting of the scorpion and small pustules.
Reference : Sahih Muslim 2196bIn-book reference : Book 39, Hadith 78USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 26, Hadith 5449
Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 2196b
This hadith gives a clear teaching about ruqyah for evil eye, scorpion sting, and small pustules. Anas reported that Allah's Messenger (صلى الله عليه وسلم) allowed him to use invocation as a cure in these cases. The main point is simple: ruqyah is not shown here as a random habit, but as a permitted healing step for named harms. The text mentions the influence of the evil eye, the sting of the scorpion, and small pustules. So the lesson should stay within these matters. A person who searches for a hadith about ruqyah, evil eye cure, or scorpion sting dua will find that this narration supports using lawful invocation as a means of seeking relief.
What we learn from this hadith
- Ruqyah was allowed for the specific harms named in the hadith.
- The evil eye is treated here as a real cause of harm.
- Invocation can be used as a healing means when it stays within the allowed form.
- The text links care for the body with turning to Allah through supplication.
