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 [him/her], You are the Healer. There is no healing except Your healing, a healing that leaves no illness behind.
Allahumma Rabba an-nas, adhibil-ba's, ishfi anta ash-shafi, la shifa'a illa shifa'uka, shifa'an la yughadiru saqama.
When to Read
This powerful dua is recommended to be recited when you or someone you know is experiencing pain or sickness, especially as the evening sets in. It can be recited during the evening adhkar (remembrances of Allah) as a general supplication for well-being, or specifically when feeling unwell.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction, placing your hand on the area of pain if it is your own body. Focus on the meaning of the words and trust in Allah's ability to heal. It is best to recite it seven times, as was the practice of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ when supplicating for someone who was ill. It can be recited at any time, but especially during the evening hours when seeking refuge and peace.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates a profound submission to Allah as the ultimate Healer. By acknowledging Him as 'Rabb an-nas' (Lord of mankind), we recognize His dominion over all. Asking Him to 'adhibil-ba's' (remove the suffering) and 'ishfi' (heal) shows our reliance on His mercy. The phrase 'la shifa'a illa shifa'uka' (there is no healing except Your healing) emphasizes that all cures ultimately come from Him, and 'shifa'an la yughadiru saqama' (a healing that leaves no illness behind) is a request for complete and lasting recovery. Reciting this in the evening can bring a sense of tranquility and hope as we entrust our well-being to Allah.
Source & Authentication
‘A’ishah (may Allah be pleased with her) reported: When the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was ill, he would recite Mu'awwidhat (Surah Al-Falaq and Surah An-Nas) and blow over himself. When his illness increased, I used to recite them over him and rub his hand with his own hand, seeking its blessing. I asked Allah's Apostle ﷺ about the wages for that with the patients. He said, 'The wages for that are great. I do not like that I should be rewarded for it before my death.' This Hadith is also about the Prophet ﷺ himself when he fell ill: He used to recite over himself the Mu'awwidhat and when his pain became intense, I used to recite them over him and wash him with my hand, for the blessing of the wife of Allah's Apostle ﷺ. When the Prophet ﷺ fell sick with the illness whereof he died, I used to recite Mu'awwidhat over him and make him pass his hand over his body thinking of its blessing. I raised my hands and said, 'O Allah, cure my servant from the effect of the illness, (and cure him) altogether.' I used to recite Mu'awwidhat and blow over him. When my own illness started, I recited Mu'awwidhat over myself and I used to rub my body with my hand, and I recited Mu'awwidhat over myself just as the Prophet ﷺ used to recite them over himself. Sahih al-Bukhari 5743.