´'Aqqar bin Al-Mughirah bin Shu'bah narrated from his father who said that the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w) said:` "Whoever seeks treatment by cauterization, or with Ruqyah, then he has absolved himself of At-Tawakkul (reliance upon Allah)."
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Explanation & Benefits
Shaykh Dr. Abdur Rahman Freywai
Explanation:
1:
Incantations (ruqyah) using polytheistic words or words whose meanings and implications are not clear are prohibited.
Incantations (ruqyah) using transmitted (ma’thur) words are permissible.
Source: Sunan al-Tirmidhi – Majlis ‘Ilmi Dar al-Da‘wah, New Delhi Edition, Page: 2055
Maulana Ataullah Sajid
Benefits and Issues:
(1)
In Arabia, certain illnesses were treated in such a way that an iron object would be heated in the fire until it became red-hot. Then, the hot iron would be applied to the affected part of the body, which would remove some of the effects of the illness. This is called cauterization.
(2)
As much as possible, one should avoid cauterization. When there is no other option left, then this treatment may also be used.
(3)
To identify animals, marks are made on their bodies using this method. This is permissible. However, branding the animal's face is prohibited.
Source: Commentary on Sunan Ibn Mājah by Mawlānā ‘Atā’ullāh Sājid, Page: 3489
Shaykh Muhammad Ibrahim bin Basheer
Benefit:
It is prohibited to perform ruqyah (incantation) using words of shirk (polytheism) or such words whose meaning is unclear. Performing ruqyah with transmitted (ma’thur) words is Sunnah.
Source: Musnad al-Humaydi: Commentary by Muhammad Ibrahim bin Bashir, Page: 781