Ayaat Severe Against the Shayāteen
Part 7 of “The Regimen: Ruqyah with the Qur’an and Sunnah”
Compiled by Dalia Elamawy
Introduction
There are ayaat in the Qur’an so powerful that they cause the shayāteen to tremble.
They describe scenes of divine might, punishment, and the irresistible power of Allah — verses that burn away the presence of evil, repel dark forces, and strengthen the believer’s heart with awe and conviction.
Reciting them during ruqyah drives away rebellious jinn and any forces of darkness by the permission of Allah.
Surat al-Ḥajj (الحج) 19–22
19. These two opponents (believers and disbelievers) dispute with each other about their Lord;
then as for those who disbelieve, garments of fire will be cut out for them,
boiling water will be poured down over their heads.
20. With it will melt or vanish away what is within their bellies, as well as their skins.
21. And for them are hooked rods of iron.
22. Every time they seek to get away therefrom, from anguish, they will be driven back therein, and it will be said to them:
“Taste the torment of burning!”
How to Use
Repeat these verses many times if you notice an unusual effect.
They are particularly effective against jinn who resist or cause disruption during ruqyah.
Surat aṣ-Ṣāffāt (الصافات) 1–10
1. By those (angels) ranged in ranks.
2. By those who drive the clouds in a good way.
3. By those who bring the Book and the Qur’an from Allah to mankind.
4. Verily your Ilah (God) is One — Allah.
5. Lord of the heavens and the earth, and all that is between them,
and Lord of every point of the sun’s risings.
6. Verily! We have adorned the near heaven with the stars.
7. And to guard against every rebellious devil.
8. They cannot listen to the higher group (angels), for they are pelted from every side.
9. Outcast — theirs is a constant torment.
10. Except those who snatch away something by stealth,
and they are pursued by a flaming fire of piercing brightness.
How to Use
Repeat this passage several times if there is an unusual effect.
It is especially powerful when dealing with cases of sihr or possession caused by rebellious jinn.
Surat ar-Raḥmān (الرحمن) 33–36
33. O assembly of jinn and men!
If you have power to pass beyond the zones of the heavens and the earth, then pass them!
But you will never be able to pass them, except with authority from Allah.
34. Then which of the blessings of your Lord will you both deny?
35. There will be sent against you both smokeless flames of fire and molten brass, and you will not be able to defend yourselves.
36. Then which of the blessings of your Lord will you both deny?
Reflection
This ayah powerfully declares the limits of both mankind and jinn — that they cannot escape Allah’s command, nor cross the bounds of His dominion.
Surat al-Ḥashr (الحشر) 21–24
21. Had We sent down this Qur’an on a mountain,
you would have seen it humbled and torn apart out of fear of Allah.
Such are the parables We set forth to mankind so that they may reflect.
22. He is Allah — none has the right to be worshipped but He —
Knower of the unseen and the seen, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate.
23. He is Allah — none has the right to be worshipped but He —
The King, the Holy, the One free from all defects, the Giver of Security, the Watcher, the All-Mighty, the Compeller, the Supreme.
Glory be to Allah, exalted above what they associate with Him.
24. He is Allah, the Creator, the Inventor of all things, the Bestower of forms.
To Him belong the Most Beautiful Names.
All that is in the heavens and earth glorify Him.
And He is the All-Mighty, the All-Wise.
Reflection
These verses encapsulate Allah’s majesty and absolute perfection.
Reciting them humbles the soul and drives away the whispers and arrogance of the devils.
Surat al-Mulk (الملك) 1–6
1. Blessed is He in Whose Hand is the dominion, and He is Able to do all things.
2. Who created death and life that He may test you — which of you is best in deed.
3. Who created the seven heavens one above another — you see no flaw in the creation of the Most Merciful.
4. Look again — do you see any rifts?
Then look again and yet again — your sight will return to you humbled and worn out.
5. And We have adorned the nearest heaven with lamps, and made them missiles to drive away the devils.
6. And for those who disbelieve in their Lord is the torment of Hell — and what a terrible destination.
Surat al-Jinn (الجن) 1–9
1. Say: “It has been revealed to me that a group of jinn listened and said,
‘Verily, we have heard a wonderful Recital (this Qur’an)!’
2. ‘It guides to the Right Path, and we have believed therein.
We shall never join anything with our Lord.’
3. ‘Exalted is the Majesty of our Lord.
He has taken neither a wife nor a son.’
4. ‘The foolish among us used to utter lies against Allah.’
5. ‘We thought that men and jinn would not utter a lie against Allah.’
6. ‘There were men among mankind who took refuge with the jinn, but they only increased them in sin.’
7. ‘They thought as you thought — that Allah would not send any Messenger.’
8. ‘We sought to reach the heaven, but found it filled with stern guards and flaming fires.’
9. ‘We used to sit there to steal a hearing, but now whoever listens will find a flaming fire waiting for him.’
Surat az-Zalzalah (الزلزلة)
1. When the earth is shaken with its (final) earthquake,
2. And when the earth throws out its burdens,
3. And man will say, “What is the matter with it?”
4. That Day it will declare its information about all that occurred upon it,
5. Because your Lord has inspired it.
6. That Day mankind will proceed in scattered groups to be shown their deeds.
7. So whoever does good equal to the weight of an atom shall see it,
8. And whoever does evil equal to the weight of an atom shall see it.
Reflection
These verses are heavy with the imagery of divine power and judgment.
When recited during ruqyah, they remind both the believer and any unseen presence of Allah’s justice — that no act, word, or whisper escapes His knowledge.
They burn away arrogance and defiance, restoring the soul to humility and remembrance.
Next in the series:
“The Fortress of the Believer – The Mu‘awidhāt” — exploring the final three surahs of protection that complete every ruqyah regimen.