اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّ النَّاسِ أَذْهِبِ البَأْسَ، اشْفِ أَنْتَ الشَّافِي، لاَ شِفَاءَ إِلاَّ شِفَاؤُكَ، شِفَاءً لاَ يُغَادِرُ سَقَمًا.
O Allah, Lord of mankind, remove the suffering, heal (him/her), You are the Healer. There is no healing except Your healing, a healing that leaves no illness behind.
Allahumma Rabb an-nas, adhdhibil-ba's, ishfi anta ash-shafi, la shifaa'a illa shifaa'uka, shifaa'an la yughadiru saqaman.
When to Read
This powerful dua is specifically for when you are fasting and find yourself sick. It's a moment when your supplication is believed to be closer to being accepted. Recite it with sincere intention as soon as you feel unwell during your fast, or at any point you are sick, especially during Ramadan.
How to Read
Place your hand on the area of pain or discomfort. Recite the dua with complete focus and conviction, visualizing Allah's healing power. Remember that the fasting state itself is a time of spiritual focus and submission, making this an opportune moment for heartfelt prayer. It is recommended to say this dua while facing the Qibla if possible, and with a sincere heart filled with hope in Allah's mercy.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua carries immense weight as it was taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to his companions for treating illness. The phrase 'adhibil-ba's' (remove the suffering) and 'ishfi anta ash-shafi' (heal, You are the Healer) directly invoke Allah's power over sickness. The request for 'shifaa'an la yughadiru saqaman' (a healing that leaves no illness behind) shows a desire for complete recovery. When recited by a sick person during their fast, it combines the sincerity of illness with the heightened potential for acceptance during a fast.
Source & Authentication
Aishah (may Allah be pleased with her) reported that when any person among them had a complaint of being ill, Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) would address (recite over him): 'O Allah, Lord of mankind, remove the suffering, heal (him/her), You are the Healer. There is no healing except Your healing, a healing that leaves no illness behind.' (Sahih al-Bukhari 5743)