أَسْأَلُ اللهَ الْعَظِيمَ رَبَّ الْعَرْشِ الْعَظِيمِ أَنْ يَشْفِيَكَ
I ask Allah the Mighty, Lord of the Mighty Throne, that He may heal you.
As'alu Allahi al-'Adheem, Rabb al-'Arsh al-'Adheem, an yashfiyak
When to Read
This powerful dua is for anyone visiting the holy lands of Makkah or Madinah while experiencing illness, or when visiting a Muslim who is sick there. It's particularly poignant during Hajj and Umrah, where the spiritual atmosphere is heightened and the intention to seek healing from Allah is deeply felt. You can recite it directly to the sick person or make it as a private supplication for their recovery while performing your rituals.
How to Read
When reciting this dua for someone else, place your right hand on the area of pain or on their forehead, and repeat the dua seven times. This act of placing the hand is a Sunnah practice, showing care and seeking blessings. If reciting it for yourself, you can simply say it with sincere intention and focus. Remember to maintain a state of ritual purity (wudu) if possible, and face the Qiblah while supplicating, as these are aspects of proper etiquette for dua.
Virtues & Benefits
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this specific dua for healing, highlighting its efficacy. Reciting it demonstrates reliance on Allah (Tawakkul) and acknowledges His power over all creation, including sickness and health. The mention of the 'Mighty Throne' (al-'Arsh al-'Adheem) emphasizes the grandeur and omnipotence of Allah, making the supplication directed to the One who truly has the power to grant cure. Performing Hajj and Umrah are acts of immense worship, and accompanying them with such sincere duas for the sick amplifies the potential for acceptance.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Ibn 'Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them both): The Prophet (ﷺ) said: 'Whoever visits a sick person who is not on the point of death, and says seven times: As'alu Allaha al-'Adheem, Rabb al-'Arsh al-'Adheem, an yashfiyak (I ask Allah the Mighty, Lord of the Mighty Throne, that He may heal you), Allah will heal him from that sickness.' – Sunan Abi Dawud 3106, Graded Hasan by Al-Albani.