Surah Al-Hijr (15:17)
وَحَفِظْنَاهَا مِن كُلِّ شَيْطَانٍ رَّجِيمٍ ﴿١٧﴾
English Transliteration
Wa hafiznaahaa min kulli shaytaanir-rajeem.
English Translation (Saheeh International)
“And We have protected it from every accursed devil.”
Bengali Translation (বাংলা অনুবাদ)
(১৭) «আর আমি তাকে (আকাশমণ্ডলকে) সুরক্ষিত করেছি প্রত্যেক বিতাড়িত শয়তান থেকে।»
In Islamic spiritual healing, scholars of Ruqyah frequently include Surah Al-Hijr (15:17) as part of the Ayat al-Hifz (Verses of Protection) for several key reasons:
Repelling Shayatin and Evil Spirits: Because this verse explicitly mentions Allah’s absolute power in guarding creation against every cursed devil, reciting it acts as a direct spiritual barrier against demoniac possession, evil whispers (Waswas), and negative energy.
Untying Magic (Sihr) and Breaking Spiritual Afflictions: Spiritual practitioners recite this verse during Ruqyah over water or oil to cleanse a space or person from dark spiritual forces, asserting that Allah’s protection is total and unbreakable.
Restoring Safety and Peace: Reciting “Wa hafiznaahaa min kulli shaytaanir-rajeem” instills confidence and tranquility in a person suffering from night terrors, unexplained fear, or psychological distress caused by spiritual interference.
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Classical Quranic scholars explain the context and profound meaning of this verse:
- The Protection of the Heavens from Devils
Tafsir Ibn Kathir: Imam Ibn Kathir explains that Allah created the constellations and stars in the sky as a beauty for onlookers and as a firm shield against rebellious devils (Shayatin). Whenever a devil tries to steal news from the heavens, flaming meteors (Shihab) shoot down to strike and repel them.
Tafsir At-Tabari: Imam Al-Tabari notes that Allah's divine guardianship (Hifz) over the physical universe demonstrates His absolute power to protect whatever He wills from evil influences, specifically accursed and expelled devils (Shaytan Ar-Rajeem).