اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّ النَّاسِ أَذْهِبِ البَأْسَ اشْفِ أَنْتَ الشَّافِي لاَ شِفَاءَ إِلاَّ شِفَاؤُكَ شِفَاءً لاَ يُغَادِرُ سَقَمًا
O Allah, Lord of mankind, remove the suffering and heal him, for You are the Healer. There is no healing except Your healing, a healing that leaves no illness behind.
Allahumma Rabban-nas, adh-hibil-ba's, is-fi anta ash-Shafi, la shifa'a illa shifa'uka shifa'an la yughadiru saqaman.
When to Read
This powerful dua is perfect for reciting when visiting a sick person, and it is especially pertinent for doctors, nurses, and all medical professionals who are dedicated to alleviating the suffering of others. You can make this dua for them before they begin their work, or when you see them tending to the ill, asking Allah to grant them success and efficacy in their treatment.
How to Read
When making this dua for a doctor or medical staff, you can say it with sincerity and focus, picturing them performing their duties with skill and compassion. Place your hand on the affected area (if applicable, like a doctor examining a patient) while reciting, or simply direct your supplication towards them. Remember to maintain a state of purity and to face the Qiblah if possible, though sincerity is the most crucial element.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates the essence of seeking Allah's help in the process of healing. It acknowledges Allah as the true Healer (Ash-Shafi) and seeks a complete recovery that leaves no trace of illness. For medical professionals, making this dua for them is a way of asking Allah to bless their efforts, grant them wisdom in diagnosis, skill in treatment, and patience in dealing with challenging cases. It is a recognition of their vital role in serving humanity, guided by Allah's will.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her): When any person among us was sick, Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) would rub the affected part of his body and recite the following Dua: اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّ النَّاسِ أَذْهِبِ البَأْسَ اشْفِ أَنْتَ الشَّافِي لاَ شِفَاءَ إِلاَّ شِفَاؤُكَ شِفَاءً لاَ يُغَادِرُ سَقَمًا Allahumma Rabban-nas, adh-hibil-ba's, is-fi anta ash-Shafi, la shifa'a illa shifa'uka shifa'an la yughadiru saqaman. (O Allah, Lord of mankind, remove the suffering and heal him, for You are the Healer. There is no healing except Your healing, a healing that leaves no illness behind.)