Ruqyah is a practice in Islam that involves the recitation of specific Quranic verses or saheeh hadith for healing and protection. It is believed to be a means of seeking refuge in Allah and asking for His protection from evil spirits, witchcraft, and physical ailments. Ruqyah is also used to treat possession by jinn, which is a widespread belief in Islam. The practice of Ruqyah is not complicated, and anyone can perform it without any specific credentials or skills. The Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings upon him) regulated Ruqyah during his time by putting two conditions for those who wish to practice it: the Ruqyah practitioner must not associate any partners to God when performing Ruqyah, and the Ruqyah practitioner should help his brother. The term "Ruqyah" is not specifically mentioned in the Quran and Sunnah, but there are indications that Quranic verses and other Ruqyah dua can heal the diseases of mankind and offer a sense of peace and tranquility amongst Muslims who practice it. Ruqyah is part of a wider body of Islamic medicine called "prophetic medicine".