اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّ النَّاسِ، أَذْهِبِ الْبَاسَ، اشْفِ أَنْتَ الشَّافِي، لا شِفَاءَ إِلا شِفَاؤُكَ، شِفَاءً لا يُغَادِرُ سَقَمًا
O Allah, Lord of mankind, remove the affliction. Heal, for You are the Healer. There is no healing but Your healing, a healing that leaves no sickness behind.
Allahumma Rabban-nas, adhhibil ba's, washfi Antash-Shafi, la shifa'a illa shifa'uk, shifaan la yughadiru saqaman.
When to Read
This comprehensive dua is ideal for anyone suffering from any form of illness, including those undergoing challenging medical treatments like chemotherapy. You can recite it repeatedly, especially when experiencing side effects such as nausea, fatigue, pain, or general discomfort. It is also beneficial for caregivers to recite over a sick loved one, asking Allah for their complete recovery. Recite it at any time of day or night, particularly when you feel weakest or most in need of Allah's healing mercy.
How to Read
To recite this dua effectively, turn towards Allah with sincerity and firm conviction in His power to heal. You can place your right hand on the area of your body experiencing pain or discomfort, as the Prophet ﷺ used to do when visiting the sick. Recite the dua with clear pronunciation and a deep understanding of its meaning. You can repeat it multiple times, for example, three or seven times, or as many times as you feel connected to its message. It can be recited individually, or a healthy person can recite it over a sick individual by placing their hand on them and supplicating.
Virtues & Benefits
This profound dua is a direct supplication to Allah, acknowledging Him as the sole Healer of all ailments. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ frequently used this dua when visiting the sick, demonstrating its immense power and virtue. By reciting it, you affirm your tawakkul (reliance) on Allah alone for healing, seeking a complete recovery that leaves no trace of illness or its side effects. It brings spiritual comfort, reduces anxiety, and strengthens your faith during difficult times, knowing that Allah is capable of all things. It reminds us that physical remedies are means, but true healing comes from the Divine.
Source & Authentication
Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that he asked Thabit to supplicate for him. Thabit said, "O Allah, remove the affliction, heal, for You are the Healer. There is no healing but Your healing, a healing that leaves no sickness behind." Anas said, "This is the du'a of the Prophet ﷺ." 'Aishah (may Allah be pleased with her) narrated that when the Prophet ﷺ visited any sick person or a sick person was brought to him, he used to rub the sick person with his right hand and say: "O Allah, Lord of mankind, remove the affliction. Heal, for You are the Healer. There is no healing but Your healing, a healing that leaves no sickness behind."