To what extent are supplications based on specific numbers, such as reciting Surat Al-Ikhlas 1001 times, Surat Al-Sharh 79 times, seeking forgiveness and sending blessings upon the Prophet 100 times, and praising Allah 7 times, with the intention of healing and the fulfillment of prayers, sound? Do they have a legal basis? And why are these matters not taught by preachers?

There is no legal basis in Islamic law for the numbers mentioned in Ruqyah (Islamic incantation). The general principle for Ruqyah is permissibility, unless it contains something forbidden. Therefore, there is no objection to seeking healing through the aforementioned Ruqyah, without believing in its Sunnah (prophetic tradition) status with this specific number due to lack of evidence. The presence of the heart and sincere reliance on Allah are the most important factors in its effectiveness. Supplication and seeking healing are like a weapon; their effect is not limited to the words alone, but depends on the state of the supplicant and the absence of impediments in the supplication. Preachers should teach people the legitimate Ruqyah firmly established in the Sunnah, as these are more worthy of dissemination and instruction than personal experiences and individual interpretations.