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Illness and healing

Dua of Prophet Ibrahim for healing

Dua of Prophet Ibrahim for healing: words from the Quran spoken by Ibrahim (peace be upon him), acknowledging that healing comes from Allah alone.

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Arabic

وَإِذَا مَرِضْتُ فَهُوَ يَشْفِينِ

Transliteration
Wa idha maridtu fa huwa yashfin.
Meaning
And when I am ill, it is He who heals me.

When it is recited

It is recited during illness, remembering that healing comes from Allah, when asking for healing.

Sources

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

  • This appears in the Quran as words in which Ibrahim (peace be upon him), describing his Lord, attributes healing to Him alone.

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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this dua.

  • Why is the dua of Prophet Ibrahim for healing recited?

    It is recited during illness to acknowledge that healing comes from Allah alone and to ask for healing.
  • Dua of Prophet Ibrahim for healing: what are the Arabic, transliteration and meaning?

    “Wa idha maridtu fa huwa yashfin”: words from Surah Ash-Shu'ara meaning “And when I am ill, it is He who heals me.”