Dua for protection from severe illness

It is recited to protect one's health, especially when seeking refuge in Allah from severe and contagious illnesses.

According to an authentic hadith, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) would seek refuge in Allah with this dua from vitiligo, madness, leprosy and other severe illnesses.

This dua is based on the Quran and hadith sources below.

• HadithSunan Abi Dawud, 1554

  It is reported from Anas ibn Malik (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) would seek refuge in Allah from evil and severe illnesses with these words; the hadith has been graded authentic by al-Albani.

Other duas connected to this topic.

• Dua for healing the sick

  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.

• Ruqyah dua

  In the name of Allah I recite ruqyah over you, from everything that troubles you, from the evil of every soul or every envious eye. May Allah heal you. In the name of Allah I recite ruqyah over you.

• Dua for distress

  There is no god but You. Glory be to You. Indeed, I have been among the wrongdoers.

Common questions about this dua.

• What is the dua for protection from severe illness?

  The dua for protection from severe illness, with its Arabic, transliteration and meaning, is the words “Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-barasi wal-jununi wal-judhami wa min sayyi'il-asqam”; it is recited to seek refuge in Allah from severe illnesses.

• When is this dua recited?

  It is recited sincerely on a daily basis to protect one's health, especially when seeking protection from severe and contagious illnesses.

• Is the dua for protection from severe illness authentic?

  Yes, this dua is reported from Anas ibn Malik in Sunan Abi Dawud (1554) and has been graded authentic by al-Albani.