اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّ النَّاسِ أَذْهِبِ الْبَأْسَ، اشْفِ أَنْتَ الشَّافِي، لَا شِفَاءَ إِلَّا شِفَاؤُكَ، شِفَاءً لَا يُغَادِرُ سَقَمًا
O Allah, Lord of mankind, remove this suffering. Heal [him/her/me], for You are the Healer. There is no healing except Your healing, a healing that leaves no ailment behind.
Allahumma Rabb an-nas, adh-hib il-ba's, ishfi anta ash-Shafi, la shifa'a illa shifa'uka, shifa'an la yughadiru saqaman.
When to Read
This dua is profoundly beneficial when you or a loved one receives a health diagnosis, especially one that is serious or causes concern. It's a powerful supplication to recite immediately upon hearing the news, as well as consistently throughout the period of illness, asking Allah for His direct intervention and perfect healing.
How to Read
This dua should be recited with sincerity and conviction, directing your heart and mind solely towards Allah. Place your hand on the area of pain or concern, if applicable, and repeat the dua. It's best to recite it after each obligatory prayer (salah) and also during times when dua is readily accepted, such as the last third of the night, between the Adhan and Iqamah, or when traveling. Believing wholeheartedly in Allah's power to heal is key.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is taught by Prophet Muhammad ﷺ himself as a comprehensive supplication for healing. By reciting it, we acknowledge Allah as the ultimate Healer ('Ash-Shafi') and seek refuge in His perfect remedy. It signifies our dependence on Him alone, recognizing that no cure or recovery can happen without His will. The phrase 'healing that leaves no ailment behind' expresses a desire for complete and permanent restoration, a hallmark of asking Allah for what seems impossible to creation. This supplication, when uttered with true faith, can bring immense peace and strength during difficult times.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her): When any of us fell ill, Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) would rub the afflicted part of his body and say: 'Allahumma Rabb an-nas, adh-hib il-ba's, ishfi anta ash-Shafi, la shifa'a illa shifa'uka, shifa'an la yughadiru saqaman.' (O Allah, Lord of mankind, remove this suffering. Heal [him/her], for You are the Healer. There is no healing except Your healing, a healing that leaves no ailment behind.)