اللَّهُمَّ أَذْهِبِ الْبَأْسَ، رَبَّ النَّاسِ، اشْفِ أَنْتَ الشَّافِي، لاَ شِفَاءَ إِلاَّ شِفَاؤُكَ، شِفَاءً لاَ يُغَادِرُ سَقَمًا
O Allah, remove the hardship. O Lord of mankind! Heal him, for You are the Healer. There is no healing except Your healing, a healing that leaves no illness.
Allahumma adh-hibil-ba's, Rabban-nas, ishfi Antash-Shafi, la shifaa'a illa shifaa'uka, shifaa'an la yughadiru saqama.
When to Read
This powerful dua is recited when someone is sick, especially when they are experiencing loss of appetite, weakness, or any ailment. It's a comprehensive plea for Allah's complete healing. You can recite it for yourself or for a loved one who is unwell. Make it a part of your daily supplications when visiting a sick person or when hearing about their illness.
How to Read
When reciting this dua, it's recommended to have sincerity and full conviction in Allah's power to heal. Place your hand on the area of pain or sickness (if reciting for yourself) or on the forehead of the sick person (if reciting for them), with their permission. Recite it with a clear voice, contemplating the meaning and seeking Allah's mercy. It's beautiful to repeat it three times, as was the practice of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua embodies a deep understanding of Allah's attributes as the Healer (Ash-Shafi) and the Remover of Hardship (Adh-hibil-ba's). It acknowledges that true healing comes only from Allah. By reciting it with faith, we are not only seeking relief from physical suffering but also spiritual elevation. The phrase 'a healing that leaves no illness' expresses a desire for complete and lasting restoration, a profound request to the One who controls all matters. It demonstrates our reliance on Allah and our recognition of His supreme power over sickness and health.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her): When any of us fell ill, Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) used to rub the sick person with his right hand and used to say: 'Allahumma adh-hibil-ba's, Rabban-nas, ishfi Antash-Shafi, la shifaa'a illa shifaa'uka, shifaa'an la yughadiru saqama.' (O Allah, remove the hardship. O Lord of mankind! Heal him, for You are the Healer. There is no healing except Your healing, a healing that leaves no illness). Sahih al-Bukhari 5675.