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, for You are the Healer. There is no healing but Your healing, a healing that leaves no illness behind.
Allahumma Rabba an-nasi, adh-hibil-ba's, isafi, anta ash-shafi, la shifa'a illa shifa'uka shifa'an la yughadiru saqama.
When to Read
This dua is profoundly comforting when visiting someone who is unwell, especially during the evening hours when quiet reflection often accompanies such visits. It's a beautiful way to express your concern and offer spiritual support to the sick person as the day winds down.
How to Read
When visiting a sick person, place your right hand on the part of their body that is hurting. Recite this dua seven times. The emphasis here is on sincere supplication and a gentle, caring touch, reflecting the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ compassion.
Virtues & Benefits
This powerful dua, taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to his companions for their own ailments and for others, encapsulates a deep reliance on Allah as the ultimate Healer. It acknowledges His power over all suffering and seeks a complete, lasting cure. Reciting it with sincerity for a sick brother or sister is a significant act of kindness, earning immense reward from Allah.
Source & Authentication
‘Uthman bin Abi al-‘As (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that he complained to Allah’s Messenger ﷺ about a pain he felt in his body. Allah’s Messenger ﷺ said to him: 'Place your hand where you feel pain in your body and say: Bismillah (In the name of Allah) three times, and then say seven times: A'udhu bi 'izzatillahi wa qudratihi min sharri ma ajidu wa uhadhiru (I seek refuge in Allah and His Power from the evil of what I feel and what I fear).' He said: 'So I did that, and Allah removed what was in my body, and I have not stopped doing this ever since.' Another narration states: 'Place your hand on the part of the body where you feel pain and say: Allahumma Rabba an-nasi, adh-hibil-ba's, isafi, anta ash-shafi, la shifa'a illa shifa'uka shifa'an la yughadiru saqama.'