The Conditions of Lawful Ruqyah and the Permissibility of Going to the Ruqi

Question:
Finally, Honorable Shaykh, we conclude this session with you with a question about ruqyah (healing by Qur'anic recitation). What are its conditions? And is it permissible to go to the ruqi?

Answer:
Ruqyah is done with the Book of Allah, the Qur'an, the Prophetic Sunnah, and the lawful supplications, along with the belief that Allah (Exalted and Majestic is He) is the One who benefits and the One who harms. As for the ruqyah itself, it is one of the means. The lawful ruqyah is that which conforms to the Book and the Sunnah. As for the ruqi, if he is known for his knowledge and his creed, and his creed is sound, free from superstition and from seeking help from other than Allah, then one goes to him and receives ruqyah from him. But if he is unknown in his creed, or if it is known about him that he associates partners with Allah (Mighty and Majestic), then this is not permissible. Yes.