بِسْمِ اللَّهِ، تُرْبَةُ أَرْضِنَا، بِرِيقُ بَعْضِنَا، شِفَاءُ سَقِيمِنَا، بِإِذْنِ رَبِّنَا.
In the name of Allah, with the soil of our land and the saliva of some of us, let our sick be healed by the permission of our Lord.
Bismillahi, turbatu ardina, riqu ba'dina, shifa'u saqeemina, bi idhni Rabbina.
When to Read
This dua is recited when a person is suffering from a skin ailment, rash, wound, or any other skin-related sickness. It's a practical supplication taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to address physical afflictions using the means Allah has provided.
How to Read
The practice involves taking a bit of soil from the ground (ideally from a clean place) and mixing it with the saliva from your own mouth. Then, recite this dua over it and gently apply it to the affected skin area. This act symbolizes combining natural remedies with the powerful invocation of Allah's name and His permission for healing.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua embodies the Islamic principle of seeking treatment through lawful means while firmly placing trust in Allah (Tawakkul). It teaches us that even seemingly simple elements of nature, when combined with sincere supplication and the name of Allah, can become a source of healing. It reinforces the belief that ultimate recovery comes only from Allah, the Healer (Ash-Shafi).
Source & Authentication
Narrated Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her): When a person among them had a complaint of a wound or a cut, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to rub his forefinger (with soil) and say: ‘Bismillahi, turbatu ardina, riqu ba’dina, shifa’u saqeemina, bi idhni Rabbina.’ (In the name of Allah, with the soil of our land and the saliva of some of us, let our sick be healed by the permission of our Lord.) (Sahih al-Bukhari 5744)