Dua and Zikir Dua For Sickness

Dua For Diseases



Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-barasi, wal-jununi, wal-judhami, wa min sayyi'il-asqaam (Sunan Ibn Dawood 1556)

اَللّٰهُمَّ إِنِّیْ أَعُوْذُبِکَ مِنَ الْبَرَصِ، وَالْجُنُوْنِ، وَالْجُذَامِ، وَمِنْ سَیِّءِ الاَسْقَامِ

O Allah! Indeed I seek refuge in You from leucoderma, and madness, and leprosy, and all bad diseases.

A Sincere Prayer for the Recovery of a Sick Person

In Islam, the act of making dua, or supplication, holds significant importance. Dua is a means through which a believer can directly communicate with Allah, seeking His guidance, help, and blessings. It is a powerful tool that demonstrates a person’s reliance and trust in Allah’s mercy and benevolence. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) emphasized the importance of dua and encouraged believers to make supplications regularly. He said, “Nothing can change the qadr (divine decree) except dua” (Sunan Ibn Majah).

One of the most common topics for which Muslims seek divine assistance by making dua is health. Health is a precious gift from Allah, and it is essential for leading a fulfilling and productive life.

The Quran and the Sunnah contain numerous prayers and supplications related to maintaining good health and seeking recovery from illness. These supplications are not only a means to seek physical healing but also serve as a source of spiritual comfort and strength during times of illness and adversity. One such dua is as follows;

Arabic:

اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّ النَّاسِ أَذْهِبِ الْبَأْسَ وَاشْفِ أَنْتَ الشَّافِي لَا شِفَاءَ إِلَّا شِفَاؤُكَ شِفَاءٌ لَا يُغَادِرُ سَقَمَا

Transliteration:
Allahumma Rabban-naas adhhibil-ba’sa washfi Antash-Shaafi laa shifaa’a illaa shifaa’uk shifaa’an laa yughaadiru saqamaa.

Translation:

“O Allah, the Lord of mankind, remove the difficulty and bring about healing as You are the Healer. There is no healing except Your healing, a healing that will leave no ailment.”

The act of making dua for health is deeply rooted in the Islamic tradition and holds immense significance for believers. It serves as a means of seeking Allah’s protection, guidance, and blessings, while also fostering a sense of reliance and trust in His mercy. The Qur’an and the Sunnah provide numerous supplications and prayers specifically tailored for maintaining good health and seeking recovery from illness. By incorporating these duas into their daily practice, Muslims can strengthen their connection with Allah and seek His assistance in matters of health and well-being.

Furthermore, it is important to note that the efficacy of dua is greatly enhanced when coupled with sincere acts of charity and goodwill. As mentioned in a hadith, “The prayer of a person for another is not rejected as long as he prays for his brother with something good in his absence” (Sahih Muslim). Therefore, by giving charity with a sincere intention and seeking the well-being of others, a believer can increase the likelihood of their own prayers being answered by Allah.

Making dua for health is an integral part of Islamic worship and serves as a means of seeking Allah’s blessings and protection. By adhering to the teachings of the Qur’an and the Sunnah and incorporating specific supplications and prayers for good health into their daily routine, believers can cultivate a strong connection with Allah and seek His assistance in matters of health and well-being. Additionally, the act of giving charity with a sincere intention can further enhance the efficacy of one’s dua, as it demonstrates selflessness and compassion towards others.
May Allah grant us all good health, both physically and spiritually, and accept our prayers and supplications. Ameen.​

1) Dua for the sick

Of course, when we are ill, we should seek medical attention - but we can also pray to Allah s.w.t. to help with our recovery.



It is narrated that Aisha r.a. said that when anyone among them had an illness, the Prophet s.a.w. used to rub the area of the pain and recite the following dua for protection:

اللَّهُمَّ ربَّ النَّاسِ ، أَذْهِب الْبَأسَ ، واشْفِ ، أَنْتَ الشَّافي لا شِفَاءَ إِلاَّ شِفَاؤُكَ ، شِفاءً لا يُغَادِرُ سقَماً

Allahumma Rabban-naas, azhibil-ba’s, washfi antash-Shaafi laa shifaa’a illaa shifaa’uka, shifaa’an laa yughaadiru saqamaa

O Allah, Lord of mankind, do away with my suffering. Heal (me) as You are the only Healer and there is no cure except that of Yours, it is that which leaves no ailment behind

(Al-Bukhari)​

2) Dua for sickness



Uthman Ibn Abi Al-’As r.a. reported: I complained to the Messenger of Allah s.a.w. about a pain I had in my body. The Messenger of Allah s.a.w. said,

"Place your hand where you feel pain and say: 'Bismillah (In the Name of Allah)' three times; and then repeat seven times: 'A'udhu bi'izzatillahi wa qudratihi min sharri ma ajidu wa 'uhadhiru (I seek refuge with Allah and with His Power from the evil that afflicts me and that which I apprehend)."

(Sahih Muslim)

As we put our hand on the area of pain with the intention to find relief, recite the following:

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ x3

Bismillah

In the Name of Allah

أَعُوذُ بِعِزَّةِ اللَّهِ وَقُدْرَتِهِ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا أَجِدُ وَأُحَاذِرُ x7

'A'udhu bi'izzatillahi wa qudratihi min sharri ma ajidu wa 'uhadhiru

I seek refuge with Allah and with His Power from the evil that afflicts me and that which I apprehend.​

3) Dua for a sick person



Prophet Ayyub a.s was blessed with abundant wealth, land and children. He was then tested by having all of those, including his health, taken away from him. All his limbs were not free from disease except for his tongue and heart which he used to remember Allah s.w.t.

People cut ties with him due to his illness and he was expelled from the city with only his wife who was there to support him. Prophet Ayyub a.s remained patient and grateful despite his situation. He sought help from Allah s.w.t by reciting the dua in Surah Al-Anbiyaa’ (21:83). The following Dua is an excerpt from the verse:

رَبِّي أَنِّي مَسَّنِيَ الضُّرُّ وَأَنْتَ أَرْحَمُ الرَّاحِمِينَ

Robbi annee massaniyad-durru wa-anta arhamur-raahimeen

My Lord. Indeed, adversity has touched me, and you are the Most Merciful of the merciful.​

4) Dua for very sick person



When we see our sick child, mother and loved ones, it's normal to feel helpless and sad. However, do try to remember that Allah is Ash-Shaafee (The One who cures, The Healer).

Aisyah r.a. reported that: Whenever Allah's Messenger s.a.w. became sick, he would recite the Mu'awwidhatayn (Surah Al-Falaq and Surah An- Nas) and then blow his breath over his body. When he became seriously ill, I (Aisyah r.a.) used to recite (these two Surahs) and rub his hands over his body hoping for its blessings.

قُلْ أَعُوذُ بِرَبِّ الْفَلَقِ

مِنْ شَرِّ مَا خَلَقَ

وَمِنْ شَرِّ غَاسِقٍ إِذَا وَقَبَ

وَمِنْ شَرِّ النَّفَّاثَاتِ فِي الْعُقَدِ

وَمِنْ شَرِّ حَاسِدٍ إِذَا حَسَدَ

Qul a'uuzu birobbil-falaq

Min sharri ma kholaq

Wa min sharri ghosiqin izaa waqob

Wa min sharrin-naffaathaati fil-’uqod

Wa min sharri haasidin izaa hasad

Say: I take refuge with the Lord of the dawn,

From the evil of what He has created,

And from the evil of the dark night when it comes,

And from the evil of those who blow on knots (practice Secret Arts),

And from the evil of the envious (one) when he envies.

قُلْ أَعُوذُ بِرَبِّ النَّاسِ

مَلِكِ النَّاسِ

إِلَهِ النَّاسِ

مِنْ شَرِّ الْوَسْوَاسِ الْخَنَّاسِ

الَّذِي يُوَسْوِسُ فِي صُدُورِ النَّاسِ

مِنَ الْجِنَّةِ وَالنَّاسِ

Qul a'uuzu birobbin-naas

Malikin-naas

Ilaahin-naas

Min sharril-waswaasil khonnaas

Allazii yuwaswisu fii suduurin-naas

Minal-jinnati wan-naas

Say: I take refuge with the Lord of people,

the King of people,

the God of people,

from the evil of the slinking whisperer

who whispers in the chests of people

both jinn and people

(Sahih Al-Bukhari)​

5) Dua for mercy, forgiveness and healing of pain



In a hadith, Rasulullah s.a.w. said: “Whoever among you suffers some sickness, or his brother suffers some sickness, let him say:

رَبَّنَا اللَّهُ الَّذِي فِي السَّمَاءِ تَقَدَّسَ اسْمُكَ أَمْرُكَ فِي السَّمَاءِ وَالأَرْضِ كَمَا رَحْمَتُكَ فِي السَّمَاءِ فَاجْعَلْ رَحْمَتَكَ فِي الأَرْضِ اغْفِرْ لَنَا حُوبَنَا وَخَطَايَانَا أَنْتَ رَبُّ الطَّيِّبِينَ أَنْزِلْ رَحْمَةً مِنْ رَحْمَتِكَ وَشِفَاءً مِنْ شِفَائِكَ عَلَى هَذَا الْوَجَعِ فَيَبْرَأُ

Oh our Lord Allah Who is in Heaven, Holy be Your name, Your will is done in heaven and on earth; as Your mercy is in heaven, bestow it upon the earth. Forgive us of our sins and our wrong ways. You are the Lord of the good. Send down mercy from You and remedy from You to heal upon this pain, so that it is healed up”

Robbana-Allahullazi fis-samaai taqoddasas-muka amruka fis-samaai wal-ardhi kamaa rohmatuka fis-samaai faj-al rohmataka fil-ardhi. Ighfir lanaa huubanaa wa khotoyaanaa anta robbut-toyyibeen. Anzil rohmatan min rohmatika wa shifaan min shifaaika ‘alaa haazal-waja’i fa-yabra’u

(Sunan Abi Daud)​

6) Dua when visiting the sick



During the Covid-19 period, we were not encouraged to come into close contact with those who are ill as there is a possibility of carrying the virus and spreading it to other people. However, we may still recite this prayer from a safe distance.

The Prophet s.a.w. said:

"He who visits a sick person who is not on the point of death and supplicates seven times:

As'alullahal-'Azima Rabbal-'Arshil-'Azimi, an yashfiyaka

(I beseech Allah the Great, the Rubb of the Great Throne, to heal you),

Allah will certainly heal him from that sickness."​