Among the well-known healing supplications is the dua asking Allah, the Lord of mankind, to remove harm and grant healing.
اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّ النَّاسِ أَذْهِبِ الْبَأْسَ، اشْفِ أَنْتَ الشَّافِي، لَا شِفَاءَ إِلَّا شِفاؤُكَ، شِفَاءً لَا يُغَادِرُ سَقَمًا
Allahumma Rabban-nas, adhhib il-ba’s, ishfi antash-Shafi, la shifa’a illa shifa’uk, shifa’an la yughadiru saqama.
O Allah, Lord of mankind, remove the harm and cure; You are the One who cures. There is no healing except Your healing, a healing that leaves no illness behind.
Hadith — Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim — Prophetic healing supplication
Authenticity: Authentic
Meaning and Explanation
The dua recognizes Allah as the ultimate source of healing and seeks total recovery.
When to Recite
During illness or when praying for a sick person.
How to Recite
Recite sincerely while pursuing appropriate treatment.
Important Notes
Spiritual supplication does not replace medical treatment.
Benefits
Healing, hope and reliance upon Allah.
Content type: Hadith
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