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The three closing surahs — the Prophet's ﷺ nightly ruqyah.
Aisha described the Prophet's ﷺ nightly routine: every night before sleeping he would cup his hands together, recite Surat al-Ikhlas, Surat al-Falaq, and Surat an-Nas, blow into his hands, and wipe them over his body — starting with his head and face — repeating this three times (Bukhari 5017). These same three surahs (Al-Ikhlas affirming Allah's oneness, and the two Mu'awwidhat seeking refuge from evil) are also what he recited over himself during illness (Bukhari 5016).
Together they form one of the simplest and most authentic daily ruqyah routines available — short enough to memorise, and directly attested in the Sunnah.
Qur'an
Reference: Qur'an 112 (Al-Ikhlas)
Say: He is Allah, [who is] One.
Reference: Qur'an 113 (Al-Falaq)
Say: I seek refuge in the Lord of daybreak.
Reference: Qur'an 114 (An-Nas)
Say: I seek refuge in the Lord of mankind.
Hadith
Sahih al-Bukhari · 5017
Sahih
“Whenever the Prophet ﷺ went to bed, he used to cup his hands together and blow over them after reciting Surat al-Ikhlas, al-Falaq and an-Nas, then rub his hands over whatever parts of his body he could, starting with his head and face. He used to do that three times.”
Practical steps
1
Memorise Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq, and An-Nas.
2
Recite them each night before sleeping, as the Prophet ﷺ did.
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Ruqyah is a spiritual practice, not a medical treatment. It does not replace seeing a qualified doctor, nor the five daily prayers. For serious or persistent affliction, consult both a scholar and a medical professional.