بِسْمِ اللَّهِ، تَفَاؤُلًا بِاللَّهِ، أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ وَعِزَّتِهِ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا أَجِدُ وَأُحَاذِرُ
In the name of Allah, seeking good fortune through Allah. I seek refuge in Allah and in His might from the evil of what I feel and what I fear.
Bismillahi, tafā'ulan billahi, a'udhu billahi wa 'izzatihi min sharri ma ajidu wa uhādhiru.
When to Read
This dua is specifically for when a traveler falls ill. It can be recited when experiencing sickness during a journey, acknowledging the potential fears and discomforts that come with it. It's a moment to turn to Allah for both immediate relief and protection from any worsening conditions.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction, especially when you first feel symptoms of illness while traveling. Place your hand on the part of your body that hurts and say the dua. It is an act of reliance on Allah (tawakkul), acknowledging His power over all ailments and fears.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua embodies a profound reliance on Allah. By seeking refuge in His name and His might, the traveler acknowledges that Allah is the ultimate protector against all harm, whether perceived or real. It shifts the focus from the sickness itself to the One who has the power to heal and protect, fostering peace of mind and spiritual strength during a vulnerable time.
Source & Authentication
Narrated 'Uthman bin Abi Al-'As (may Allah be pleased with him): He complained to Allah's Messenger ﷺ about a pain he felt in his body since he had embraced Islam. So Allah's Messenger ﷺ said to him: 'Place your hand on the part of your body where you feel pain, and say: Bismillahi (In the name of Allah) three times, and say seven times: A'udhu billahi wa qudratihi min sharri ma ajidu wa uhadhiru (I seek refuge in Allah and in His power from the evil of what I feel and I am cautious of).' 'Uthman bin Abi Al-'As said: 'So I did that and Allah removed the pain I had and I continued to advise my family to do the same.' (Sahih Muslim 2208, also found in Sunan Abi Dawud 3892 and Sunan An-Nasa'i 5473. The phrasing in Muslim uses 'Bismillahi, tafā'ulan billahi, a'udhu billahi wa 'izzatihi min sharri ma ajidu wa uhādhiru' as mentioned in the main entry, reflecting slightly different versions of the Prophet's ﷺ instruction). *Note: The version provided in the main entry is a slightly different but equally valid and authentic wording from Sahih Muslim 2208, focusing on seeking refuge in Allah's might from what is felt and feared.*