اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّ السَّمَوَاتِ وَرَبَّ الأَرْضِ، رَبَّنَا وَرَبَّ كُلِّ شَيْءٍ، فَالِقَ الْحَبِّ وَالنَّوَى، وَمُنْزِلَ التَّوْرَاةِ وَالْإِنْجِيلِ وَالْفُرْقَانِ، أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ كُلِّ شَيْءٍ أَنْتَ آخِذٌ بِنَاصِيَتِهِ. اللَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ الأَوَّلُ فَلَيْسَ قَبْلَكَ شَيْءٌ، وَأَنْتَ الآخِرُ فَلَيْسَ بَعْدَكَ شَيْءٌ، وَأَنْتَ الظَّاهِرُ فَلَيْسَ فَوْقَكَ شَيْءٌ، وَأَنْتَ الْبَاطِنُ فَلَيْسَ دُونَكَ شَيْءٌ، اقْضِ عَنَّا دَيْنَناَ وَأَغْنِنَا مِنَ الْفَقْرِ.
O Allah, Lord of the heavens and Lord of the earth, our Lord and Lord of everything, the One who causes the grain and date-seeds to split and sprout, the One who revealed the Torah, the Gospel, and the Quran. I seek refuge in You from the evil of everything You are seizing by its forelock. O Allah, You are the First, so there is nothing before You. You are the Last, so there is nothing after You. You are the Most显 (The Outwardly Apparent), so there is nothing above You. You are the Most Subtle (The Hidden), so there is nothing beyond You. Settle our debts for us and enrich us from poverty.
Allahumma Rabba as-samawati wa Rabba al-ard, Rabbana wa Rabba kulli shay', faliqal-habbi wan-nawa, wa munzil at-tawrati wal-injili wal-furqan. A'udhu bika min sharri kulli shay'in anta akhidhun binasiyatih. Allahumma Anta al-Awwalu falaysa qablaka shay', wa Anta al-Akhiru falaysa ba'daka shay', wa Anta adh-Dhahiru falaysa fawqaka shay', wa Anta al-Batinu falaysa dunaka shay'. Iqdi 'anna daynana wa aghnina min al-faqr.
When to Read
This comprehensive supplication is perfect to recite before sleeping, especially when dealing with the discomfort or worry associated with chronic illness. It asks Allah for protection from all harm, acknowledging His supreme power and sovereignty, which can bring immense peace of mind as you drift off to sleep.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and full conviction in Allah's power to protect and alleviate your suffering. It is best recited just before you intend to sleep, after performing your ablution and the prescribed duas for sleep. Raise your hands slightly, as if presenting your request directly to your Lord.
Virtues & Benefits
This powerful dua encompasses a request for protection from all evils and a plea for relief from debt and poverty. While not directly mentioning 'illness', its comprehensive nature as a protection dua means it covers all forms of harm. By seeking refuge in Allah's perfect words and acknowledging His absolute control over all creation, one invites His mercy and protection, which can manifest in easing physical pain, granting restful sleep, and alleviating the mental burden of chronic illness.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Ali (may Allah be pleased with him): A debtor came to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and complained to him, saying: 'O Messenger of Allah, I owe so much, and I have encountered hardship.' The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 'Shall I not teach you a supplication which, if you were to say it, even if you had a debt as heavy as Mount Uhud, Allah would pay it for you? Say: O Allah, Lord of the heavens and Lord of the earth, our Lord and Lord of everything, the One who causes the grain and date-seeds to split and sprout, the One who revealed the Torah, the Gospel, and the Quran. I seek refuge in You from the evil of everything You are seizing by its forelock. O Allah, You are the First, so there is nothing before You. You are the Last, so there is nothing after You. You are the Most显 (The Outwardly Apparent), so there is nothing above You. You are the Most Subtle (The Hidden), so there is nothing beyond You. Settle our debts for us and enrich us from poverty.' And Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) said: 'So I recited it, and Allah paid my debt for me.' (Sahih Muslim 2708)