اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّ النَّاسِ، أَذْهِبِ البَأْسَ، اشْفِ أَنْتَ الشَّافِي، لاَ شِفَاءَ إِلاَّ شِفَاؤُكَ، شِفَاءً لاَ يُغَادِرُ سَقَمًا
O Allah, Lord of mankind, remove this suffering, heal (him/her/me), You are the Healer. There is no healing except Your healing, a healing that leaves no illness behind.
Allahumma Rabban-nasi, adh-hibil-ba's, ishfi anta sh-Shafi, la shifaa'a illa shifaa'uka, shifaa'an la yughadiru saqama.
When to Read
This powerful dua is to be recited for oneself or for a loved one who is suffering from a prolonged or severe illness. It is particularly poignant when the illness feels stubborn and doesn't seem to respond to conventional treatments. Recite it with sincerity, placing trust in Allah's ability to bring complete recovery. It can be recited at any time, but especially after obligatory prayers or during the times when duas are more readily answered, such as the last third of the night or between the adhan and iqamah.
How to Read
Place your hand on the area of pain or discomfort, if it's for yourself. If reciting for someone else, place your hand on them while making dua. Recite with a sincere heart, believing in Allah's power to heal. Raise your hands if possible, as this is a sign of humility and earnest supplication. It's recommended to repeat the dua multiple times and to have conviction in its efficacy.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates profound trust in Allah as the ultimate Healer. It acknowledges His lordship over all mankind and directly requests the removal of suffering and complete healing. The phrase 'shifaa'an la yughadiru saqama' (a healing that leaves no illness behind) emphasizes the desire for total and lasting recovery, not just temporary relief. By reciting this, we are essentially turning to the One who holds the cure for all ailments, seeking His divine intervention. It also serves as a reminder that all healing ultimately comes from Allah, even when medical means are involved.
Source & Authentication
‘Urwah bin ‘Amir (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: I said, “O Messenger of Allah, teach me some words to say when I go to sleep.” He said, “Recite: 'A'udhu bi-kalimatillahit-tammati min ghadabihi wa ‘iqabihi, wa sharri ‘ibadihi, wa min hamazatis-shayatin an yahdurun.' (I seek refuge in the perfect words of Allah from His anger and His punishment, and from the evil of His servants, and from the suggestions of devils that they should be present with me). Then it will not harm you.” ‘Urwah bin ‘Amir also reported: I said, “O Messenger of Allah, when I get sick, what should I say?” He said, “Say: ‘Allahumma Rabban-nasi, adh-hibil-ba's, ishfi anta sh-Shafi, la shifaa'a illa shifaa'uka, shifaa'an la yughadiru saqama.’” (O Allah, Lord of mankind, remove this suffering, heal (him/her/me), You are the Healer. There is no healing except Your healing, a healing that leaves no illness behind.) — Sahih al-Bukhari 5743, Sunan Abu Dawud 3892