اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّ النَّاسِ أَذْهِبِ الْبَأْسَ، اشْفِ أَنْتَ الشَّافِي، لاَ شِفَاءَ إِلاَّ شِفَاؤُكَ، شِفَاءً لاَ يُغَادِرُ سَقَمًا
O Allah, Lord of mankind, remove this suffering. Heal, for You are the Healer. There is no healing except Your healing, [a healing] that leaves no disease behind.
Allahumma Rabb an-nas, adh-hibil-ba's, washfi Antash-Shafi, la shifa'a illa shifa'uka, shifaa'an la yughadiru saqama.
When to Read
This powerful dua is recommended for anyone suffering from any illness, chronic or acute. It's particularly poignant when facing a persistent or severe condition. Recite it during times of hardship, after every prayer, or whenever you feel the need for Allah's direct intervention and comfort. Place your hand on the area of pain while reciting it, seeking Allah's perfect healing.
How to Read
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us to place our hand on the site of the pain and recite this dua. The sincerity of your heart and your firm belief in Allah's power to heal are paramount. Maintain a state of purity (wudu) if possible. Focus on the meaning of the words, acknowledging Allah as the ultimate Healer and seeking His unique, perfect cure.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates profound reliance on Allah. It acknowledges Him as the 'Shafi' (the Healer) and submits that true healing comes only from Him. The phrase 'shifaa'an la yughadiru saqama' (a healing that leaves no disease behind) expresses the hope for complete and lasting recovery. It serves as a reminder that even in chronic illness, our ultimate hope lies with Allah, and seeking His help brings immense spiritual comfort and strength.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from 'Aishah that when a person complained to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ about pain in his body, he ﷺ said: 'Place your hand where you feel pain and say: Allahumma Rabb an-nas, adh-hibil-ba's, washfi Antash-Shafi, la shifa'a illa shifa'uka, shifaa'an la yughadiru saqama.' (O Allah, Lord of mankind, remove this suffering. Heal, for You are the Healer. There is no healing except Your healing, [a healing] that leaves no disease behind.)