The Sunnah contains powerful supplications for visiting and treating illness, emphasizing complete reliance upon Allah as the true Healer while seeking medical remedies.
أَذْهِبِ الْبَأْسَ رَبَّ النَّاسِ وَاشْفِ أَنْتَ الشَّافِي
Adhhibil-ba'sa Rabb an-nas, washfi antash-Shafi.
Remove the harm, O Lord of mankind, and heal; You are the One who heals.
Hadith — Sahih al-Bukhari — Book of Patients
Authenticity: Authentic hadith tradition
Meaning and Explanation
The believer asks Allah to alleviate pain and restore health, acknowledging that ultimate healing rests entirely in His hands.
When to Recite
During illness, when feeling pain, or when visiting a sick person.
How to Recite
Recite with sincerity, preferably placing the right hand over the area of pain if applicable.
Important Notes
This authentic supplication is recorded in Sahih al-Bukhari (5675) and Sahih Muslim (2191). Supplication complements, but does not replace, appropriate medical treatment.
Benefits
Encourages spiritual comfort, hope, patience, and firm reliance upon Allah during times of physical or mental distress.
Additional Duas
Content type: Hadith
Tags:
prophet dua for illness
healing dua
sickness dua
shifa dua
ruqyah dua
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, seeking medical treatment from qualified doctors is a Sunnah of the Prophet ﷺ and works alongside spiritual supplications (Ruqyah) and trust in Allah.
According to Hadith (Sahih Muslim 2202), it is Sunnah to place your right hand on the area of your body where you feel pain and recite Bismillah three times followed by seeking refuge in Allah.