Dua for healing the sick
Dua for healing the sick: a dua of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) recited at the bedside of the sick, asking Allah for complete healing.
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Arabic
اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّ النَّاسِ أَذْهِبِ الْبَأْسَ، اشْفِ أَنْتَ الشَّافِي، لَا شِفَاءَ إِلَّا شِفَاؤُكَ، شِفَاءً لَا يُغَادِرُ سَقَمًا
- Transliteration
- Allahumma Rabban-nas, adhhibil-ba's, ishfi antash-Shafi, la shifa'a illa shifa'uka, shifa'an la yughadiru saqama.
- Meaning
- O Allah, Lord of mankind, take away this sickness and grant healing. You alone are the Healer. There is no healer besides You. Grant a healing that leaves no trace of illness.
When it is recited
It is recited when visiting the sick or when making dua for someone who is ill.
Virtue
The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) would ask for healing for the sick with this dua, reminding them that healing comes from Allah alone.
Sources
This dua is based on the Quran and hadith sources below.
- HadithSahih al-Bukhari, 5675; Sahih Muslim, 2191
It is reported from Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) would ask for healing for the sick with this dua.
Related duas
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Ayatul Kursi
Allah: there is no god but Him, the Ever Living, the Sustainer of all. Neither drowsiness nor sleep overtakes Him. To Him belongs all that is in the heavens and on the earth. Who can intercede with Him without His permission? He knows what is before them and what is behind them. They cannot encompass anything of His knowledge except what He wills. His Kursi extends over the heavens and the earth, and preserving them is not a burden to Him. He is the Most High, the Most Great.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this dua.
How is the dua for healing the sick recited?
At the bedside of the sick person you can say “Allahumma Rabban-nas, adhhibil-ba's...” asking Allah to grant them complete healing.Who can this dua for healing be recited for?
You can recite it for yourself or for a sick loved one; it is essential to believe that true healing comes from Allah alone.