Dua & Sunnah

Dua for When Sickness Appears: Seeking Allah's Protection

Sickness
Sahih HadithSahih al-Bukhari 5743

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ، تُرْبَةُ أَرْضِنَا، بِرِيقَةِ بَعْضِنَا، يُشْفَى سَقِيمُنَا، بِإِذْنِ رَبِّنَا

In the name of Allah, with the soil of our land, and the saliva of some of us, our sick person will be cured by the permission of our Lord.

Bismillah, turbatu ardina, biriqqati ba'dina, yushfa saqeemunā, bi'idhni Rabbina.

When to Read

This powerful dua is recited when a sickness begins to manifest. It’s meant to be a comforting and healing supplication made by oneself or by a loved one for a sick individual. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us this prayer as a means to seek Allah's immediate intervention and protection against illness.

How to Read

This dua can be recited while gently placing your hand on the area of sickness, or for another person, while touching them. It's a practice rooted in the Prophet's ﷺ care for his Ummah, showing how even simple, tangible actions can be imbued with immense spiritual power when accompanied by sincere reliance on Allah. It's recommended to recite it with conviction, visualizing Allah's healing power encompassing the afflicted area.

Virtues & Benefits

This dua embodies the core Islamic principle of seeking help from Allah (Tawakkul) in all matters, including health. It reminds us that even seemingly ordinary elements, like the earth and saliva, become potent means of healing when invoked with Allah's name and permission. It signifies the Prophet's ﷺ profound understanding of combining practical remedies with spiritual supplication, a balanced approach to life's challenges. Reciting this dua fosters patience and strengthens faith during times of illness, knowing that ultimate recovery is in Allah's hands.

Source & Authentication

Narrated 'Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her): When Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) intended to remind him (of the cure) for an illness, he would trace it with his finger and say: 'Bismillah, turbatu ardina, biriqqati ba'dina, yushfa saqeemunā, bi'idhni Rabbina.' (In the name of Allah, with the soil of our land, and the saliva of some of us, our sick person will be cured by the permission of our Master).
Sahih HadithSahih al-Bukhari 5743
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