Q: A woman has suffered from a psychological disorder since she was 11. It seems as if she is possessed by a Jinn (creatures created from fire). It is noteworthy that with Allah's Grace she is abiding by her Deen ( Islamic faith). She is married and has children, but now she keeps away from her husband and prevents him (Part No. 19; Page No. 230) from having intercourse with her, because she always feels as if another man is having intercourse with her. She claims that a man has written some Ayahs (Qur'anic verse) of Qur'an for her and she has put them in a Mus-haf under her pillow. But she continues to suffer from this and adds that this happens to her in her dreams while sleeping at night. This is a severe problem that only Allah knows how to overcome. First: Is there any sin upon her? Second: Is there any medical or Islamic cure for this disease? Please advise, may Allah reward you the best!

A: First: There is no sin upon her for what she sees in her dreams; having sexual intercourse with a man as a husband and wife, for the sleeper is not to be held responsible in Shari`ah (Islamic law). Yet, if she observes any discharge of Maniy (spermatic fluid); she should perform Ghusl (ceremonial bath). She should also enable her husband to have a sexual intercourse with her as much as she can but if she cannot or her husband waives his right to that; there is no sin upon her. Second: The cure of this disease can be sought in the following: 1- Putting one's trust in Allah and seeking refuge in Him. Also, offering Du`a' (supplication) and appealing to Him; in addition to imploring Him with sincerity to relieve this distress and put an end to this harm. Further, she should also refer to Ruqyah (reciting Qur'an and supplications over the sick seeking healing) along with reciting Adkhar (pl. of Dhikr, Remembrance of Allah) and authentic Du`a' reported from the Prophet (peace be upon him) such as reciting (Part No. 19; Page No. 231) Surah Al-Ikhlas [chapter 112 of the Qur'an], Say: "I seek refuge with (Allâh), the Lord of the daybreak, and Say: "I seek refuge with (Allâh) the Lord of mankind, three times along with blowing into both hands each time, then wiping over the body as much as one is able. Also, she should recite Al-Fatihah and Ayah Al-Kursi daily upon retiring to sleep. The Prophet (peace be upon him) taught us to perform Wudu' (ablution) before retiring to bed as when going to offer Salah (prayer) and then lie on the right side and recite: O Allah! I submit myself to You and entrust all my affairs to You and depend upon You, having hope and fear of You. There is no refuge or shelter from You, except with You. O Allah! I believe in Your Book (the Qur’an) which You have revealed and in Your Prophet (Muhammad (peace be upon him)) whom You have sent. And other Du`a' hoping for Allah's protection from any harm such as reciting in the morning and evening: (Bismillah (In the name of Allah) with Whose Name nothing can harm on earth or in heaven , He is the All Hearer, the All Knower) three times. Furthermore, whenever a person visits a place, he should say: (I seek refuge with Allah's Perfect Words from the evil of that Which He has created) besides other Adhkar and authentic Du`a' reported from the Prophet (peace be upon him). This is a cure for souls and bodies and is a form of fortification against Satans among humans and Jinn. 2- Referring to doctors at a psychiatric hospitals, perhaps they can provide treatment. We (Part No. 19; Page No. 232) ask Allah to grant her recovery and safety. We also recommend her to supplicate and implore Allah often and ask Him to grant her recovery from that which afflicts her. He is the One Who states: Invoke Me, I will respond to your (invocation). May Allah grant us success. May peace be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions!