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In many Islamic countries, exorcism practices are used to heal individuals believed to be possessed by jinn.

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Is it true that in many Islamic countries, exorcism practices are used to heal individuals believed to be possessed by jinn?

Yes. Multiple qualitative and observational studies confirm that in various Muslim-majority societies, individuals experiencing mental distress or perceived spirit possession frequently turn to religious healers and exorcism practices.

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The retrieved literature consistently supports the claim that in many Islamic countries and communities, supernatural beliefs involving jinn are prevalent, and traditional or religious healing practices (such as faith healing and exorcism) are commonly sought to address these conditions.

Evidence for · 4
Traditional, religious, and cultural perspectives on mental illness: a qualitative study on causal beliefs and treatment use.
2022
The study notes that belief in supernatural forces and possessed illness leads to the use of traditional and alternative treatments in Indonesia.
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MA, S., D, H., A, A., N, A., J, M. D., SA, R., I, W., FR, A., & MS, A. (2022). Traditional, religious, and cultural perspectives on mental illness: a qualitative study on causal beliefs and treatment use.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1080/17482631.2022.2123090

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Perceptions and Health-Seeking Behaviour for Mental Illness Among Syrian Refugees and Lebanese Community Members in Wadi Khaled, North Lebanon: A Qualitative Study.
2020
Research in Lebanon highlights that mental illness is frequently linked to beliefs surrounding jinn, with religious healers acting as the first line of help.
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D, A. L., E, A., K, M., N, N., A, A., & E, V. (2020). Perceptions and Health-Seeking Behaviour for Mental Illness Among Syrian Refugees and Lebanese Community Members in Wadi Khaled, North Lebanon: A Qualitative Study.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10597-020-00551-5

Faith healers are taking over the role of psychiatrists in Iraq.
2019
Findings in Iraq indicate that faith healing is highly prevalent for treating psychiatric conditions.
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MS, Y., RK, L., & S, D. (2019). Faith healers are taking over the role of psychiatrists in Iraq.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.5339/qmj.2019.13

Cultural diversity in beliefs regarding mental illness: comparison of Indonesian Muslims, Indonesian Christians, and Japanese non-religions.
2025
Indonesian Muslim populations frequently attribute mental health symptoms to religious causes, leading to practices aimed at evil dispelling.
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S, T., VVR, M., TI, S., & MW, P. (2025). Cultural diversity in beliefs regarding mental illness: comparison of Indonesian Muslims, Indonesian Christians, and Japanese non-religions.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1524680

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The retrieved literature consistently supports the claim that in many Islamic countries and communities, supernatural beliefs involving jinn are prevalent, and traditional or religious healing practices (such as faith healing and exorcism) are commonly sought to address these conditions.

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