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3900. It was narrated from Abū Sa'eed Al-Khudrī that a group of
Companions of the Prophet ﷺ went out on a journey, and they traveled, then they halted near one of the Arab tribes. Some of them said: "Our chief has been stung; do any of you have anything that may be of benefit to our companion?" One man said: "Yes, by Allāh, I can do Ruqyah, but we asked you for hospitality and you refused to welcome us. I will not do Ruqyah until you agree to give me some payment." They agreed to give him a flock of sheep. So he went to him, and recited the Essence of the Book (Al-Fātiḥah) over him, and blew on him until he was healed as if released from bonds. Then they gave them the payment that had been agreed upon. They said: "Divide it." The one who had done the Ruqyah said: "Do not do anything until we come to the Messenger of Allāh ﷺ and consult him" The next day they came to the Messenger of Allāh ﷺ and told him about that, and the Messenger of Allāh ﷺ said: "How did you know that it is a Ruqyah? Well done! Distribute them, and give me a share with you." (Saḥīḥ)
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It is an obligation on the residents of a place to be hospitable, providing food and drink to a guest or traveler. If someone does not fulfill the rights of a guest, the guest has the right to take what he needs. Some scholars use this incident as proof that it is lawful to accept a fee for Ruqyah, provided relief from the ailment results.
