اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّ النَّاسِ، أَذْهِبِ الْبَاسَ، اشْفِ أَنْتَ الشَّافِي، لاَ شِفَاءَ إِلاَّ شِفَاؤُكَ، شِفَاءً لاَ يُغَادِرُ سَقَمًا
O Allah, Lord of mankind, remove the harm, grant healing, for You are the Healer. There is no healing but Your healing, a healing that leaves no sickness behind.
Allahumma Rabban-nas, adhhibil-ba'sa, washfi Antash-Shafi, la shifa'a illa shifa'uk, shifa'an la yughadiru saqama.
When to Read
This powerful dua is recited when you or someone you know is afflicted with any illness, including specific ailments affecting the kidneys or bladder. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ would recite this dua when visiting an ailing member of his family, placing his right hand on the affected area, or generally for anyone who was sick. It is a comprehensive plea for healing from any affliction.
How to Read
When reciting this dua for yourself, you can place your right hand on the area of pain or discomfort (e.g., your lower back for kidney pain, or lower abdomen for bladder issues) and recite the words with full sincerity and conviction in Allah's healing power. If you are reciting it for another person, you may gently place your hand on their forehead or the affected area, with their permission, while making this supplication. Ensure your heart is present, acknowledging that ultimate healing comes only from Allah.
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting this dua is an act of deep **tawakkul** (reliance) on Allah, the ultimate Healer. It brings immense spiritual reward and emotional comfort, reminding us that every illness is a test and an opportunity for spiritual cleansing. The Prophet ﷺ himself taught and practiced this dua, indicating its profound significance and effectiveness by Allah's will. It is a comprehensive plea for total recovery, asking for a cure that removes all traces of sickness, emphasizing Allah's unique and absolute power to heal.
Source & Authentication
Narrated `Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her): When the Prophet ﷺ visited any ailing member of his family, he used to rub the area of the ailment with his right hand and say, "Allahumma Rabban-nas, adh-hibil-ba'sa, washfi Antash-Shafi, la shifa'a illa shifa'uk, shifa'an la yughadiru saqaman." (O Allah! The Sustainer of mankind! Remove the illness. Cure the disease. You are the Curer. There is no cure except Your cure. Grant such a cure that leaves no trace of illness.)