اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّ النَّاسِ أَذْهِبِ الْبَأْسَ، اشْفِ أَنْتَ الشَّافِي، لاَ شِفَاءَ إِلاَّ شِفَاؤُكَ، شِفَاءً لاَ يُغَادِرُ سَقَمًا
O Allah, Lord of mankind, remove this illness. Heal him, for You are the Healer. There is no healing but Your healing, a healing that leaves no sickness behind.
Allahumma Rabba-n-nas, adh-hibil-ba's, ishfi antash-Shafi, la shifa'a illa shifa'uka, shifaa'an la yughadiru saqama.
When to Read
This powerful dua is for anyone who is ill and feeling drained, particularly when experiencing severe weakness and fatigue. It's a plea to Allah for complete recovery, acknowledging His power as the ultimate Healer. You can recite this dua for yourself or for a loved one who is suffering. Recite it with sincerity and focus, especially when visiting a sick person or when they are at their weakest point.
How to Read
Place your hand on the affected area of the sick person (or your own if you are the one who is sick). Recite the dua with sincere intention, visualizing Allah's healing power. It's recommended to repeat it seven times, as is the practice with many duas for healing. The key is to have absolute conviction in Allah's ability to heal and to seek His help exclusively.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a direct supplication taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ for healing. It encompasses the essence of seeking relief from suffering and a complete cure. By reciting it, we are turning to the One who has control over all matters, acknowledging that true healing comes only from Him. It’s a source of immense comfort and hope for the one who is sick, reminding them that they are not alone in their struggle and that Allah's mercy is vast.
Source & Authentication
Narrated 'Aisha: When Allah's Messenger ﷺ went to visit a sick person or this illness was brought to him, he would recite: > **Arabic:** اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّ النَّاسِ أَذْهِبِ الْبَأْسَ، اشْفِ أَنْتَ الشَّافِي، لاَ شِفَاءَ إِلاَّ شِفَاؤُكَ، شِفَاءً لاَ يُغَادِرُ سَقَمًا > **Translation:** *Allahumma Rabba-n-nas, adh-hibil-ba's, ishfi antash-Shafi, la shifa'a illa shifa'uka, shifaa'an la yughadiru saqama.* > **Meaning:** O Allah, Lord of mankind, remove this illness. Heal him, for You are the Healer. There is no healing but Your healing, a healing that leaves no sickness behind. (Sahih al-Bukhari 5743)