اللَّهُمَّ أَذْهِبِ الْبَأْسَ رَبَّ النَّاسِ، اشْفِ أَنْتَ الشَّافِي، لاَ شِفَاءَ إِلاَّ شِفَاؤُكَ، شِفَاءً لاَ يُغَادِرُ سَقَمًا
O Allah, Remove the suffering, O Lord of mankind! Heal him, for You are the Healer. There is no healing except Your healing, a healing that leaves no illness.
Allahumma adh-hibil-ba'sa, Rabban-nas, ishfi anta-sh-Shafi, la shifa'a illa shifa'uka, shifa'an la yughadiru saqaman.
When to Read
This dua is specifically for when a person is suffering from illness and has lost their appetite due to it. It's a comprehensive supplication for healing, encompassing the removal of distress and the complete restoration of health. Recite it with sincere hope and trust in Allah's power to heal.
How to Read
When reciting this dua for someone else (or yourself), it is recommended to place your hand on the afflicted part of the body, if applicable, or gently on the head. Recite it with full attention, understanding the meaning, and with a heart full of conviction that Allah alone is the Healer. It can be recited multiple times.
Virtues & Benefits
This powerful dua, taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to his companions when they were concerned about an ailing individual, covers all aspects of healing. It acknowledges Allah as the Lord of all people, the ultimate Healer, and asks for a complete cure that eradicates the illness entirely. It demonstrates reliance on Allah and acknowledges His unique ability to restore health.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ visited Sa'd (bin Abi Waqqas) when he was ill. He said: 'O Allah, heal Sa'd! O Allah, heal Sa'd! O Allah, heal Sa'd! I asked: 'Messenger of Allah, may my father and mother be sacrificed for you, can anyone be healed with this?' He said: 'Yes, indeed. This is a supplication with which Allah removes sickness, O Allah, remove the suffering, O Lord of mankind! Heal him, for You are the Healer. There is no healing except Your healing, a healing that leaves no illness.'