بِسْمِ اللهِ، رَبَّ النَّاسِ، أَذْهِبِ الْبَأْسَ، اشْفِ أَنْتَ الشَّافِي، لَا شِفَاءَ إِلَّا شِفَاؤُكَ، شِفَاءً لَا يُغَادِرُ سَقَمًا.
In the name of Allah, Lord of mankind, remove the suffering. Heal, for You are the Healer. There is no healing except Your healing, a healing that leaves no ailment behind.
Bismillah, Rabb an-nas, adh-hib al-ba's, 'ishfi 'Anta ash-Shafi, la shifa'a illa shifa'uka, shifa'an la yughadiru saqaman.
When to Read
This powerful dua is for when a loved one is gravely ill, unconscious, or in a coma. It's a heartfelt plea to Allah for recovery and is best recited with sincerity and deep reliance on Him, especially during the trying times of sickness where conventional means may seem insufficient.
How to Read
Recite this dua with full conviction, looking at the patient if possible, or focusing your heart's intention on them. Place your hand gently on them if permissible, and continuously supplicate. Repeat it often, day and night, maintaining hope and trust in Allah's infinite mercy and power to heal. It is also beneficial to combine this with other acts of worship like sincere repentance (tawbah) and charity (sadaqah).
Virtues & Benefits
This supplication, taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ himself, is a direct appeal to Allah's healing power. It acknowledges Allah as the ultimate Healer ('Ash-Shafi') and emphasizes that true recovery comes only from Him. Reciting it demonstrates trust in Allah's plan and seeks a complete cure that leaves no trace of illness, reflecting the profound reliance a believer has in their Creator during times of vulnerability.
Source & Authentication
‘Aishah (may Allah be pleased with her) reported that when any person among the people of Allah's Messenger ﷺ was sick, he would wipe his face with his right hand and say: 'O Allah, Lord of the people! Remove the affliction, heal him, and You are the Healer. There is no healing but Your healing, a healing that leaves no disease.' – Sahih al-Bukhari 5743. It is also narrated in Sahih Muslim (2191) with a slight variation in wording but the same essence.