اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّ النَّاسِ، أَذْهِبِ البَأْسَ، اشْفِ أَنْتَ الشَّافِي، لاَ شِفَاءَ إِلاَّ شِفَاؤُكَ، شِفَاءً لاَ يُغَادِرُ سَقَمًا
O Allah, Lord of mankind, remove the suffering. Heal, for You are the Healer. There is no healing except Your healing, a healing that leaves no illness behind.
Allahumma Rabb an-nas, adhibil-ba's, ishfi anta ash-shafi, la shifa'a illa shifa'uka, shifa'an la yughadiru saqaman.
When to Read
Recite this dua when experiencing any sickness, particularly when suffering from persistent coughs, chest congestion, or any discomfort affecting your respiratory system. It's a comprehensive dua for seeking Allah's healing, suitable for any ailment.
How to Read
Place your hand on the area of pain or discomfort. Recite this dua with sincere intention and heartfelt supplication. It's recommended to repeat it three times. You can also blow gently on the area after reciting, as the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ did with some of his supplications.
Virtues & Benefits
This powerful dua, taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to a companion (Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas) when he was ill, encapsulates seeking Allah's direct intervention for healing. It acknowledges Allah as the ultimate Healer and asks for a complete recovery that eradicates the illness entirely. The act of placing a hand on the afflicted area and the repetition of the dua are Sunnah practices that enhance sincerity and focus.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Sa'd: The Prophet (ﷺ) came to visit me while I was sick with a fever. I said, "My fever is burning me and this is preventing me from praying the two Rakat (of Dhuhr prayer)." The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Shall I not teach you a sentence that Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) taught me? If you say it, Allah will remove your fever. And it will be lawful for you to pray the two Rakat (of Dhuhr prayer) whenever you feel well enough." I said, "What is it, O Allah's Messenger (ﷺ)?" He said, "Say: Allahumma Rabb an-nas, adhibil-ba's, ishfi anta ash-shafi, la shifa'a illa shifa'uka, shifa'an la yughadiru saqaman (O Allah, Lord of mankind! Take away the disease, heal it and You are the Physician. There is no healing but Yours, a healing that does not leave behind any sickness.)" So I recited it, and Allah removed my fever, and I did not pray the two Rakat (of Dhuhr prayer) until I felt well enough.