Is it permissible for a woman to seek ruqyah for the evil eye or envy from a shaykh known for his righteousness?
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The questioner : The second question: Is it permissible for a woman to seek ruqyah for the evil eye or envy from a shaykh known for his righteousness?
The Shaykh : There is no difference in this ruling between a woman and a man, except that she is required to observe other rulings concerning her, such as if she wants to seek a fatwa from a shaykh regarding a matter that concerns her, she must be wearing hijab and not be adorned. Likewise, for the one seeking ruqyah, it is permissible for a man to perform ruqyah for her without touching any part of her body, because this touching is not permissible and may be a means of being tempted by her. As for merely reciting and making du'a for her, it is a permissible matter that does not differ from men, due to his saying (peace and blessings be upon him):Sunan Abi Dawud 236.
The Shaykh : There is no difference in this ruling between a woman and a man, except that she is required to observe other rulings concerning her, such as if she wants to seek a fatwa from a shaykh regarding a matter that concerns her, she must be wearing hijab and not be adorned. Likewise, for the one seeking ruqyah, it is permissible for a man to perform ruqyah for her without touching any part of her body, because this touching is not permissible and may be a means of being tempted by her. As for merely reciting and making du'a for her, it is a permissible matter that does not differ from men, due to his saying (peace and blessings be upon him):