اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّ النَّاسِ أَذْهِبِ الْبَأْسَ، اشْفِ أَنْتَ الشَّافِي، لاَ شِفَاءَ إِلاَّ شِفَاؤُكَ، شِفَاءً لاَ يُغَادِرُ سَقَمًا.
O Allah, Lord of mankind, remove the harm, heal (him/her), You are the Healer. There is no healing except Your healing, a healing that leaves no ailment behind.
Allahumma Rabb an-nas, adh-hib il-ba's, ishfi anta ash-shafi, la shifa'a illa shifa'uka, shifa'an la yughadiru saqaman.
When to Read
This powerful dua is specifically recommended by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ for anyone who is ill, and it is perfectly suited for reciting during the recovery period after surgery. You can recite it with sincerity for yourself or for a loved one who has undergone surgery, asking Allah for complete and lasting recovery. It's especially comforting to say this when feeling pain or weakness, turning directly to the One who has ultimate control over health.
How to Read
Recite this dua with a sincere heart, focusing on the meaning and asking Allah with conviction. Place your hand on the area of pain or weakness (if reciting for yourself) or on the person you are making dua for. It's best to recite it with a clear intention, perhaps after salah or at any time you feel the need for Allah's assistance. You can repeat it multiple times, making it a regular part of your supplications during the healing process.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua directly addresses Allah as the 'Lord of mankind' and the 'Healer,' acknowledging His ultimate power over sickness and health. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ himself used to recite this dua for the sick, indicating its profound spiritual efficacy. It seeks not just temporary relief but 'a healing that leaves no ailment behind,' a comprehensive recovery. It reinforces the belief that true healing comes only from Allah, fostering patience and reliance on Him.
Source & Authentication
‘Aishah (may Allah be pleased with her) reported: When any person among them had a complaint, Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) would say to them: ‘Our Lord Allah, the Lord of the heavens and the earth! Our Lord Allah, the Lord of the heavens and the earth! Our Lord Allah, the Lord of the heavens and the earth! Cure his (this person’s) illness and make him (this person) satisfied with the life as he is.’ ‘Aishah (may Allah be pleased with her) added: I asked Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ): ‘Should I not make a request to Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ)?’ He said: ‘The best of the physicians is Allah, the best of the advisors and the most truthful of the callers is Allah, the Most High.’ And in another narration: When Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) visited a patient, he would say: ‘O Allah, Lord of the people! Remove the trouble, heal him as You are the Healer. There is no healing but the one You bestow, aG healing that does not leave any sickness behind.’