In this post I will share with you some Duas related to illness. I hope it will be benificial for all of us. So let’s dive into the topic “Dua for Sickness” with the name of Allah Almighty.
Essential Dua for Sickness
Arabic
اَللّٰهُمَّ رَبَّ النَّاسِ، أَذْهِبِ الْبَأْسَ، اشْفِهِ أَنْتَ الشَّافِي، لَا شِفَاءَ إِلَّا شِفَاؤُكَ، شِفَاءً لَا يُغَادِرُ سَقَمًا
Transliteration
Allahumma Rabban-nasi, adhhib al-ba’sa, ishfi anta ash-Shafi, la shifa’a illa shifa’uk, shifa’an la yughadiru saqaman.
Translation
O Allah, Lord of mankind, remove the illness and cure patient. You are the Healer. There is no cure except Your cure. Grant him a cure that leaves no illness.
Reference: Narrated `Aisha: The Prophet (ﷺ) used to treat some of his wives by passing his right hand over the place of ailment and used to say, “O Allah, the Lord of the people! Remove the trouble and heal the patient, for You are the Healer. No healing is of any avail but Yours; healing that will leave behind no ailment.” Sahih al-Bukhari 5743
Dua for The Sick: Pain Relief
Arabic
بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمَـٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ. أَعُوذُ بِاللّٰهِ وَقُدْرَتِهِ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا أَجِدُ وَأُحَاذِرُ
Transliteration
Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem. A’udhu bi’izzatillahi wa qudratihi min sharri ma ajidu wa uhadir.
Translation
In the name of Allah, I seek refuge in Allah and His power from the evil of what I find and fear.
Reference: Uthman b. Abu al-‘As Al-Thaqafi reported that he made a complaint of pain to Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) that he felt in his body at the time he had become Muslim. Thereupon Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said: Place your hand at the place where you feel pain in your body and say Bismillah (in the name of Allah) three times and seven times A’udhu billahi wa qudratihi min sharri ma ajidu wa uhadhiru (I seek refuge with Allah and with His Power from the evil that I find and that I fear). Sahih Muslim 2202
Dua for Sickness: Protection and Healing
Arabic
أَسْأَلُ اللَّهَ الْعَظِيمَ، رَبَّ الْعَرْشِ الْعَظِيمِ، أَنْ يَشْفِيَكَ
Transliteration
As’alullahal ‘Azim, Rabbal ‘Arshil ‘Azim, an yashfiyak.
Translation
I ask Allah, the Mighty, the Lord of the Mighty Throne, to cure you.
Reference: Narrated Abdullah ibn Abbas: The Prophet (ﷺ) said: If anyone visits a sick whose time (of death) has not come, and says with him seven times: I ask Allah, the Mighty, the Lord of the mighty Throne, to cure you, Allah will cure him from that disease. Sunan Abi Dawud 3106
Dua for Sick Person: Recovery and Strength
Arabic
لَا بَأْسَ، طَهُورٌ إِنْ شَاءَ اللَّهُ
Transliteration
La ba’sa, tahoorun in sha Allah.
Translation
I ask Allah, the Mighty, the Lord of the Mighty Throne, to cure you.
Reference: Narrated Abdullah ibn Abbas: The Prophet (ﷺ) paid a visit to a sick bedouin. The Prophet (ﷺ) when visiting a patient used to say, “No harm will befall you! May Allah cure you! May Allah cure you!” So the Prophet (ﷺ) said to the bedouin. “No harm will befall you. May Allah cure you!” The bedouin said, “You say, may Allah cure me? No, for it is a fever which boils in (the body of) an old man, and will lead him to the grave.” The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “Yes, then may it be as you say.” Sahih al-Bukhari 3616
Dua for Seeking Allah’s Protection from All Illnesses
Arabic
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْبَرَصِ، وَالْجُنُونِ، وَالْجُذَامِ، وَمِنْ سَيِّئِ الْأَسْقَامِ
Transliteration
Allahumma inni a’udhu bika minal barasi, wal junooni, wal juthami, wa sayyi’il asqam.
Translation
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from leprosy, madness, elephantiasis, and evil diseases.
Reference: Narrated Anas ibn Malik: The Prophet (ﷺ) used to say: “O Allah, I seek refuge in Thee from leprosy, madness, elephantiasis, and evil diseases.” Sunan Abi Dawud 1554
Dua from Surah Al-Fatiha for Healing
Arabic
بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيم. ٱلْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ ٱلْعَـٰلَمِين. ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ. مَـٰلِكِ يَوْمِ ٱلدِّينِ. إِيَّاكَ نَعْبُدُ وَإِيَّاكَ نَسْتَعِينُ. ٱهْدِنَا ٱلصِّرَٰطَ ٱلْمُسْتَقِيمَ. صِرَٰطَ ٱلَّذِينَ أَنْعَمْتَ عَلَيْهِمْ غَيْرِ ٱلْمَغْضُوبِ عَلَيْهِمْ وَلَا ٱلضَّآلِّينَ
Transliteration
Bismillāhi r-raḥmāni r-raḥīm. Al-ḥamdu lillāhi rabbi l-‘ālamīn. Ar-raḥmāni r-raḥīm. Māliki yawmi d-dīn. Iyyāka na‘budu wa iyyāka nasta‘īn. Ihdinā ṣ-ṣirāṭa l-mustaqīm.
Ṣirāṭa lladhīna an‘amta ‘alayhim ghayri l-maghḍūbi ‘alayhim walā ḍ-ḍāllīn.
Translation
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds. The Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Master of the Day of Judgment. You alone we worship, and You alone we ask for help. Guide us on the Straight Path. The path of those who have received Your grace; not the path of those who have brought down wrath upon themselves, nor of those who have gone astray.
Reference: Surah Al -fatiha, 1:1-7
Abu Sa’id Khudri reported that some persons amongst the Companions of Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) set out on a journey and they happened to pass by a tribe from the tribes of Arabia. They demanded hospitality from the members of that tribe, but they did not extend any hospitality to them. They said to them: Is there any incantator amongst you, at the chief of the tribe has bgen stung by a scorpion? A person amongst us said: ‘Yes. So he came to him and he practised incan- tation with the help of Sura al-Fatiha and the person became all right. He was given a flock of sheep (as recompense), but he refused to accept that, saying: I shall make a mention of it to Allah’s Apostle (ﷺ), and if he approves of it. then I shall accept it. So we came to Allah’s Apostle (ﷺ) and made a mention of that to him and he (that person) said: Allah’s Messenger by Allah, I did not practice incantation but with the help of Sura al-Fatiha of the Holy Book. He (the Holy Prophet) smiled and said: How did you come to know that it can be used (as incactation)? – and then said: Take out of that and allocate a share for me along with your share. Sahih Muslim 2201a
Why Making Dua for a Sick Person is Important
Dua is more than a request; it’s an act of worship. When we pray for the sick, we acknowledge our dependence on Allah’s power and mercy. Here’s why it matters:
- Seeking Allah’s Help: Illness reminds us of human frailty and Allah’s omnipotence.
- Emotional Comfort: Dua offers peace to the patient and those around them.
- Following the Sunnah: The Prophet (PBUH) frequently made duas for the sick and encouraged others to do the same.
Hadith Reference:
- Thauban, the freed slave of Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ), reported that Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said: الَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم “ مَنْ عَادَ مَرِيضًا لَمْ يَزَلْ فِي خُرْفَةِ الْجَنَّةِ حَتَّى يَرْجِعَ He who visits the sick continues to remain in the fruit garden of Paradise until he returns. (Sahih Muslim, 2568)
Etiquette (Adab) of Making Dua for the Sick
- Sincerity: Make your dua with full faith in Allah’s ability to heal.
- Timing: Duas are more likely to be accepted in the last third of the night or after prayers.
- Facing the Qibla: It’s recommended to face the Qibla while making dua.
- Use of Allah’s Names: Invoke Allah’s names, especially As-Shafi (The Healer).
Prophet Muhammad’s Guidance on Visiting and Praying for the Sick
The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) emphasized the importance of visiting the sick and making dua for them:
- Hadith:
Narrated Abdullah ibn Abbas: عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ “ مَنْ عَادَ مَرِيضًا لَمْ يَحْضُرْ أَجَلُهُ فَقَالَ عِنْدَهُ سَبْعَ مِرَارٍ أَسْأَلُ اللَّهَ الْعَظِيمَ رَبَّ الْعَرْشِ الْعَظِيمِ أَنْ يَشْفِيَكَ إِلاَّ عَافَاهُ اللَّهُ مِنْ ذَلِكَ الْمَرَضِ The Prophet (ﷺ) said: If anyone visits a sick whose time (of death) has not come, and says with him seven times: I ask Allah, the Mighty, the Lord of the mighty Throne, to cure you, Allah will cure him from that disease. (Abu Dawood, 3106)
Conclusion
Praying for a sick person is a profound way to show love and compassion, while also seeking Allah’s mercy. These duas, rooted in the Quran and Sunnah, offer not just physical healing but emotional and spiritual solace. Remember, every heartfelt prayer is heard by Allah. Let’s strengthen our faith and support our loved ones through these beautiful supplications. As always I seek refuge in Allah Almighty from all kinds of harm and pray that He makes my work easy. I also pray that He considers this effort a means of salvation for us in this world and the hereafter. Whatever is good in my writing is entirely a blessing from Allah Almighty, and any faults are due to Satan (Devil) and my own lack of knowledge. JazakAllah. (Thank you).
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FAQs section about Dua for Sickness
- What is the best dua for a sick person?
The dua from Sahih Bukhari (5743) is widely recommended: “Allahumma Rabban-nasi…” - Can I make dua for non-Muslims?
Yes, Islam encourages kindness and prayers for all. - When is the best time to make dua for someone’s health?
The last third of the night and after obligatory prayers. - How often should I repeat the dua?
There’s no set limit; consistency is key. - Can I make dua in my own language?
Absolutely, sincerity matters more than language. - Are there any specific surahs for healing?
Surah Al-Fatiha and Surah Al-Ikhlas are recommended. - Is it necessary to place hands on the sick person?
It’s a sunnah but not obligatory. - What should I do if I don’t know Arabic?
You can use transliterations or make dua in your own words. - Can children make dua for the sick?
Yes, everyone can and should make dua. - How does dua benefit the sick person spiritually?
It brings peace, hope, and strengthens their connection to Allah.
