بِسْمِ اللَّهِ، تُرْبَةُ أَرْضِنَا، بِرِيقِ بَعْضِنَا، شِفَاءُ سَقِيمِنَا، بِإِذْنِ رَبِّنَا.
In the name of Allah, with the dust of our earth, and the saliva of some of us, may it cure our sick, by the permission of our Lord.
Bismillahi, turbatu ardina, riqu ba'dina, shifaa'u saqeemina, bi idhni rabbina.
When to Read
This dua is incredibly powerful and can be recited whenever you feel the effects of post-viral fatigue, or any ailment. It's a profound act of seeking Allah's help directly, combining spiritual reliance with a tangible, albeit symbolic, physical application. You can say it while placing your hand on the affected area, or even while taking medication, infusing it with the intention of healing from Allah.
How to Read
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us this beautiful dua for healing. It involves acknowledging Allah's name as the ultimate source of cure. You would recite it with sincerity and conviction, placing your hand on the part of your body that feels fatigued or unwell. The 'dust of our earth' and 'saliva of some of us' refers to a symbolic application used in the past, highlighting the reliance on Allah for even the most basic elements. The key is the sincere supplication and the belief that the cure is ultimately from Allah.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua embodies the core principle of Tawakkul (reliance on Allah). It reminds us that even when facing lingering symptoms like post-viral fatigue, the ultimate Healer is Allah. By invoking His name and seeking His permission for cure, we align ourselves with the divine plan for recovery. This act of supplication can bring immense psychological comfort and spiritual strength, which are vital components of healing. The Hadith itself shows the Prophet's ﷺ method of seeking a cure through dua, a Sunnah we can all follow.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her): When a person among them had a fever or any other ailment, Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) would rub his hands over him and say: 'Bismillahi, turbatu ardina, riqu ba'dina, shifaa'u saqeemina, bi idhni rabbina.' (Sahih al-Bukhari 5739)