اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْبَرَصِ وَالْجُنُونِ وَالْجُذَامِ وَمِنْ سَيِّئِ الأَسْقَامِ
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from leprosy, madness, elephantiasis, and from all bad diseases.
Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-barasi wal-jununi wal-judhami wa min sayyi'il-asqam
When to Read
This powerful dua can be recited during allergy season, when you feel the onset of respiratory irritation, or at any time you seek Allah's protection from debilitating illnesses. It’s particularly fitting when symptoms like sneezing, itchy eyes, or breathing difficulties begin, reminding us to turn to our Creator for relief and safeguarding.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction. Raise your hands slightly, as you would when making supplication. Focus on the meaning and the plea for Allah's protection. It’s best recited in the morning and evening, as it encompasses seeking refuge from various ailments.
Virtues & Benefits
This supplication is a direct reflection of the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ comprehensive seeking of refuge in Allah. By reciting it, we acknowledge that ultimate healing and protection come only from Allah. It teaches us to be proactive in seeking divine care for our health, recognizing that even common ailments can cause significant distress and that seeking refuge from 'all bad diseases' includes protection from bothersome conditions like seasonal allergies and respiratory issues. The companions who narrated this dua understood its importance for overall well-being.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by 'Abdullah ibn 'Amr (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ used to teach them this invocation as he used to teach them a Surah of the Qur'an: 'O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the denial of blessings, the change of well-being, the sudden affliction, and all Your wrath.' He would say: 'Indeed, from it are the denial of blessings, the change of well-being, the sudden affliction, and all Your wrath.' (The narrator then mentioned the wording which is translated above).