بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَـٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّ النَّاسِ، أَذْهِبِ البَأْسَ، اشْفِ أَنْتَ الشَّافِي، لاَ شِفَاءَ إِلاَّ شِفَاؤُكَ، شِفَاءً لاَ يُغَادِرُ سَقَمًا.
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. O Allah, Lord of mankind, remove this suffering, and heal it, for You are the Healer. There is no healing except Your healing; a healing that leaves no ailment behind.
Bismillahir-Rahmanir-Rahim. Allahumma Rabb an-nas, adh-hibil-ba's, isfi anta ash-shafi, la shifa'a illa shifa'uka, shifa'an la yughadiru saqama.
When to Read
This powerful dua is meant to be recited when visiting a sick elderly person, or when praying for them from afar. It's particularly comforting to say as you place your hand on their forehead or chest, offering not just words but a tangible gesture of care and supplication.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a focused heart. It is recommended to repeat it three times. As you recite, reflect on Allah's power as the ultimate Healer and His infinite mercy. Place your right hand on the part of the body that is ailing, if possible, or on their chest, while making the dua.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates a profound understanding of healing, attributing it solely to Allah (SWT). It seeks not just a temporary fix but a complete and lasting recovery, free from any lingering illness. By reciting this, we acknowledge Allah's sovereignty over all matters, including health, and entrust the well-being of the elderly individual to His perfect care. It's a way to offer dignity and comfort, reminding them that they are not alone in their struggle and that Allah is with those who are patient and supplicate.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Aisha: When Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) visited a sick person or was visited by one, he would say: 'Allahumma Rabb an-nas, adh-hibil-ba's, isfi anta ash-shafi, la shifa'a illa shifa'uka, shifa'an la yughadiru saqama.' (O Allah, Lord of mankind, remove the disease, heal it for You are the Healer. There is no healing except Your healing, a healing which leaves no sickness.)