It is narrated from Sayyiduna Jabir (may Allah be pleased with him) that an Ansari came to the service of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and said, "O Messenger of Allah! Can I treat a scorpion sting by means of incantation (ruqyah)?" The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, "Whoever can benefit his brother should do so."