بِسْمِ اللَّهِ. اللَّهُمَّ اجْعَلْهُ شِفَاءً مِنْ كُلِّ دَاءٍ وَشِفَاءً مِنْ كُلِّ دَاءٍ وَبَرَكَةً فِي الرِّزْقِ.
In the name of Allah. O Allah, make it a healing from every illness and a blessing in sustenance.
Bismillāh. Allāhummaj'alhu shifā'an min kulli dā'in wa shifā'an min kulli dā'in wa barakatan fir-rizq.
When to Read
This dua is recited when drinking Zamzam water. It is particularly beneficial to recite it before taking the first sip, ideally during Hajj or Umrah, or whenever Zamzam water is available. The intention should be to seek Allah's blessings and healing through this blessed water.
How to Read
It is the Sunnah to drink Zamzam water while standing, as narrated by Ibn 'Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) who said: 'Zamzam water was given to the Prophet ﷺ to drink, and he drank it while standing.' (Sahih al-Bukhari 5614). Before drinking, one should face the Qiblah, hold the container with the right hand, say Bismillah, recite the dua, and drink in three sips, pausing to breathe between each sip. After finishing, one should praise Allah. It's also recommended to pour some on oneself for blessings.
Virtues & Benefits
Zamzam water is the most blessed water on Earth. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said about Zamzam: 'The water of Zamzam is for whatever it is drunk for.' (Ibn Majah 3062). This implies that by making sincere dua while drinking Zamzam, one can attain the specific benefits sought, whether it be healing, knowledge, sustenance, or any other permissible need. The Prophet ﷺ also said: 'Indeed, it is blessed, and it is food that nourishes and a cure from illness.' (Sahih Muslim 2473). Therefore, drinking it with the intention of seeking barakah is a Sunnah practice that carries immense spiritual and physical benefits.
Source & Authentication
Ibn 'Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them) said: 'I gave Zamzam water to the Messenger of Allah ﷺ, and he drank it while standing.' (Sunan Ibn Majah 3061). Another narration states: 'The water of Zamzam is for whatever it is drunk for.' (Sunan Ibn Majah 3062). Ya'qub bin Al-Hasan said: 'I heard Ibn 'Abbas say: 'We would call it 'shab'ah' (satiating).'' (Sunan Ibn Majah 3061).