Turki’s father said the three men are Muhammad Al-Suhaili, professor of Shariah at Umm Al-Qura University, Dr. Rajab Bersali, a psychiatrist at Hira Mental Hospital, and Ahmad Al-Shahrani, a spiritual healer.

The three men met Turki’s father at the Arab News’ office in Makkah where they discussed how they will treat the 29-year-old using both spiritual and modern medical means.

Al-Shahrani said he, along with the other two men, met Turki at his apartment on Wednesday to assess his condition and agree on the best way to help him. “After examining him, it became clear that Turki has been affected by a female jinn and also the evil eye,” he said.

During the visit, Al-Shahrani spoke to the jinn and called on her to stop tormenting Turki, accept Islam and fear the consequences of her actions. He then recited verses of the Qur’an on some olive oil that had herbs mixed inside. The oil was then sprinkled over Turki who immediately seemed relaxed.

“This will ease the suffering. I’m confident he can be treated, although it will take months. Once the jinn has been removed, Turki will need psychiatric help,” he said.

Dr. Bersali said it seems that Turki is schizophrenic and mentally disturbed. “I strongly believe that Al-Shahrani’s way of spiritual healing will help him. Once he is done, we will be able to focus on helping him overcome his experience and treating his schizophrenia,” he said.