بِسْمِ اللَّهِ، تُرْبَةُ أَرْضِنَا، بِرِيقِ بَعْضِنَا، يُشْفَى سَقِيمُنَا، بِإِذْنِ رَبِّنَا
In the name of Allah, with the dust of our earth and the saliva of some of us, our sick will be healed by the permission of our Lord.
Bismillahi, turbatu ardina, biriqa ba'dina, yushfa saqeemunā, bi'idhn rabbina
When to Read
This beautiful dua can be recited when visiting a sick person. It's traditionally recited by placing a hand on the afflicted area, combining the blessings of Allah's creation (earth) and a symbolic act of care (saliva, representing our humanity and essence) to seek divine healing. You can also recite this dua when making dua for a sick loved one from a distance.
How to Read
When visiting a sick person, you can place your hand on the part of their body that is hurting, if appropriate and they are comfortable. Recite the dua with sincerity and a humble heart, focusing on Allah's power to heal. It’s also an excellent dua to make when you are sitting in remembrance of Allah, asking for the recovery of anyone who is unwell.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates a profound understanding of Tawhid (Oneness of Allah). It acknowledges that true healing comes only from Allah, even when using means He has provided. The dust represents our earthly origin and dependence, while the saliva, a natural part of us, signifies a personal plea and connection. It's a reminder that we are utterly reliant on Allah's permission for any recovery. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ also taught that if a believer visits a sick person and sits by them (for a term), they will gather fruits from Paradise. (Sahih Muslim 2205).
Source & Authentication
The Prophet (ﷺ) said: 'When one of you visits a sick person, he should supplicate for him three times, and say: '*Allahumma rabba an-nas, adh-hibi al-ba'sa, ishfi anta ash-shafi, la shifa'a illa shifa'uka, shifa'an la yughadiru saqaman*.' (O Allah, Lord of mankind, remove the suffering, heal him, for You are the Healer. There is no healing except Your healing, a healing which leaves no disease behind.)' He also said: 'When he visited a sick person he said: '*Bismillahi, turbatu ardina, biriqa ba'dina, yushfa saqeemunā, bi'idhn rabbina*.' (In the name of Allah, with the dust of our earth and the saliva of some of us, our sick will be healed by the permission of our Lord.)' This is narrated in Sahih al-Bukhari, and the latter part is also in Sahih Muslim.