Dua & Sunnah

Dua for Strength and Patience Through Illness

Anxiety & Distress
Sahih HadithSahih al-Bukhari 5743

اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّ النَّاسِ، أَذْهِبِ البَأْسَ، اشْفِ أَنْتَ الشَّافِي، لاَ شِفَاءَ إِلاَّ شِفَاؤُكَ، شِفَاءً لاَ يُغَادِرُ سَقَمًا

O Allah, Lord of mankind, remove the suffering. Heal, for You are the Healer. There is no healing except Your healing, a healing that leaves no illness behind.

Allahumma Rabb an-nas, adh-hibil-ba's, ishfi anta ash-shafi, la shifa'a illa shifa'uka, shifa'an la yughadiru saqaman.

When to Read

This dua is profoundly comforting when receiving a difficult medical diagnosis, during treatment, or whenever facing physical or mental ailment. It's a sincere plea to Allah for healing and relief from suffering, acknowledging His ultimate power over all things.

How to Read

Recite this dua with conviction, placing your hand on the afflicted area if it's a physical pain. Focus on the meaning and the request for Allah's perfect and complete healing. It's best to say it with sincerity and hope, feeling the weight of your request before the One who has the power to grant it.

Virtues & Benefits

This supplication embodies reliance on Allah (Tawakkul) and acknowledges Him as the sole Healer. By reciting it, we are asking for a complete recovery that leaves no trace of the illness, demonstrating our trust in His mercy and power. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua, highlighting its importance and efficacy in seeking divine help during times of sickness and distress.

Source & Authentication

Narrated Aisha: When any of us complained of a fever or any other ailment, the Prophet (ﷺ) used to rub his hands (on the afflicted part) and say: 'Allahumma Rabb an-nas, adh-hibil-ba's, ishfi anta ash-shafi, la shifa'a illa shifa'uka, shifa'an la yughadiru saqaman.' (O Allah, Lord of the people, remove the disease, heal it and You are the Shafi (Healer), there is no healing but Yours, a healing that leaves no disease behind).
Sahih HadithSahih al-Bukhari 5743
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