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noun
An Islamic spiritual healing practice involving the recitation of Qur'anic verses, specifically Surah Al-Fatiha and the last three Surahs along with a du'a' to seek refuge in Allah.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: Islam, lifestyle, religion
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Synonyms: exorcism, al-'azm
Antonyms: none provided
History
Borrowed from Arabic رقية (ruqya, “charm, spell, incantation”).
