Head Pressure and Headaches During Ruqyah: What It Means & How to Cure It
You are sitting in your living room in London, or perhaps listening to a Ruqyah audio on your commute in Birmingham. You feel fine physically. But the moment the recitation begins, a vice-like grip tightens around your skull.
It starts as a heaviness. Then, it turns into a sharp, moving pain. It feels like your head is being squeezed, or like there is "air" trapped inside your brain.
In the UK and Europe, where stress migraines are common, it is easy to dismiss this. But if your headache only appears or intensifies during worship or Ruqyah, it is not medical. It is spiritual.
At Sunnah Diagnostic, we help you decode these signals. Here is the Islamic explanation of head pressure during Ruqyah and the specific Sunnah remedies to clear it.
The Meaning: What is Happening Inside?
When you experience head pressure during Ruqyah, it is often a confirmation that the Jinn or the Sihr (Magic) is being "cornered."
1. Jinn in the Head (Al-Mass) The Jinn flow through the body like blood, but they often seek the control center: the brain. If you feel pressure, it indicates the Jinn is hiding in the head to control your thoughts, cause brain fog, or whisper (Waswas). The Ruqyah is burning them, causing them to expand or move, which you feel as pressure.
2. The "Moving" Pain Does the pain shift? One minute it is in the forehead, the next in the back of the neck?
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Medical headaches usually stay fixed.
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Spiritual headaches move. This is the Jinn trying to escape the "heat" of the Quranic verses.
3. Sihr of Illusion (Magic of the Mind) If the pressure is accompanied by confusion, forgetfulness, or seeing things that aren't there, it may be Sihr at-Takhayyel. The magic is tied to "knots" in the head to block your clarity.
The Cure: The "Head Detox" Protocol
You cannot treat a spiritual headache with Paracetamol. You must treat it with what the Prophet (peace be upon him) prescribed for head ailments.
1. The Ultimate Weapon: Indian Costus (Qist al-Hindi)
This is the number one cure for Jinn in the head.
The Prophet (saw) said: "Use this Indian Costus... it is sniffed by the one having throat trouble..." (Sahih Al-Bukhari).
Why it works: The Jinn cannot tolerate the scent of Qist al-Hindi. When you sniff it, it goes directly to the brain (where the Jinn is hiding) and punishes them severely, forcing them to descend or leave.
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How to use: Mix a small amount of Qist al-Hindi powder with olive oil or water. Lie back and put 2-3 drops in your nose (known as Su'oot). It will be painful for a moment, but the relief from the pressure is often instant.
2. Hijama (Cupping) on the Head
If the pressure is chronic, the Jinn may be trapped in "bad blood."
The Prophet (saw) was treated with Hijama on his head when he was affected by magic.
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The Point: Perform Hijama on the Yafukh (center of the head) or Al-Akhda'ain (neck veins). This physically extracts the toxic blood and weakens the Jinn's hold significantly.
3. The "Ruqyah Blow" Technique
When the headache starts:
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Recite Surah Al-Fatiha or Ayatul Kursi.
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Gather your dry spit (a light breath with a tiny amount of moisture) and blow into your hands.
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Wipe your head and neck firmly. This is how the Prophet (saw) treated sudden ailments.
Don't Ignore the Pressure
That pressure is not just pain; it is a sign of your victory. It means the entity is disturbed. Don't stop—push through with the right tools.
At Sunnah Diagnostic, we stock authentic, high-potency Qist al-Hindi and Ruqyah Oils to help you clear your mind and reclaim your peace.
