Illness is not a stranger to our lives. It’s an inevitable journey that we all embark upon at some point, a delicate reminder from our merciful Creator about our human frailty, our transitory existence in this world, and the perpetual need for His divine mercy and healing. It is during moments of ill health that we become acutely aware of our inherent vulnerability and the indispensability of divine grace in our lives.
In response to this universal human experience, we have chosen to focus our discussion today on powerful supplications, or duaas, from the Quran and Hadith, for the sick and suffering. Our intention is to provide comfort, solace, and guidance in your time of need, reinforcing the age-old wisdom that, even in pain and suffering, there is a divine purpose, a hidden blessing that ultimately draws us closer to Allah s.w.t.
We will explore a collection of duaas, shedding light on their significance, the context in which they were uttered by our beloved Prophets and, most importantly, how we too can utilize these profound words in our times of health-related trials.
We pray that this humble effort provides you with reassurance, strength, and serenity during challenging times and brings you closer to Allah s.w.t. in your quest for healing and well-being. So, let’s seek healing in the divine words of Allah s.w.t and His Messenger (PBUH), secure in the knowledge that our prayers and tears never go unnoticed by the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful. Bismillah, let us commence.
Dua for Sick Person from Sunnah
عَنْ جَابِرٍ، قَالَ كَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم: إِذَا عاَیدَ مَرِيضًا، يَقُولُ لَهُ: ” لَا بَأْسَ طَهُورٌ إِنْ شَاءَ اللَّهُ ”
Transliteration: ‘An Jabirin, qala kana Rasulullahi Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam idha ‘a’ada maridan, yaqulu lahu: “La ba’sa tahurun insha’Allahu.”
English Translation: Whenever the Prophet (PBUH) visited a sick person, he would say, “Do not worry; it (the sickness) will be a purification, Allah willing.”
Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari (5653) and Sahih Muslim (924)
Explanation: This hadith teaches that illness can serve as a means of purification from sins when faced with patience and trust in Allah.
Dua For Sick Person | From Hadith (Sahih Al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim)
أَسْأَلُ اللَّهَ الْعَظِيمَ رَبَّ الْعَرْشِ الْعَظِيمِ أَنْ يَشْفِيَكَ
Transliteration: As’alullah al adheem, rabba al arshi al-adheem, an yashfiyak
Translation: “I ask Allah, the Mighty, the Lord of the Mighty Throne, to heal you.”
Explanation: This duaa was taught by the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) for visiting or praying for the sick.
Dua For Sick Person | From Hadith (Sunan Abi Dawood)
اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّ النَّاسِ أَذْهِبِ الْبَأْسَ اشْفِ وَأَنْتَ الشَّافِي لَا شِفَاءَ إِلَّا شِفَاؤُكَ شِفَاءٌ لَا يُغَادِرُ سُقْمًا
Transliteration: Allahumma rabban-nasi, adhhibil-ba’sa, ishfi wa antash-shafi, la shifa’a illa shifa’uk, shifa’an la yughadiru saqman
Translation: “O Allah, Lord of mankind, remove the affliction, and heal, for You are the Healer. There is no healing except Your healing, a healing which leaves no trace of sickness.”
Explanation: This duaa is for seeking Allah’s healing and cure from illness.
Dua for Sick person | Seeking refuge in Allah (Quran 21:83 | Surah Al-Anbiya)
أَنِّي مَسَّنِيَ الضُّرُّ وَأَنتَ أَرْحَمُ الرَّاحِمِينَ
Transliteration: Anni massaniya ad durru wa anta arhamur raahimin
Translation: “Indeed, adversity has touched me, and you are the Most Merciful of the merciful.”
Explanation: This duaa was said by Prophet Ayyub (AS) during his illness. It demonstrates the trust in Allah’s mercy and compassion.
Dua for sickness from Hadith (Sunan Ibn Majah)
اللَّهُمَّ مَتِّعْنِي بِسَمْعِي، وَبَصَرِي، وَقُوَّتِي مَا أَحْيَيْتَنِي
Allahumma mati’ni bisma’i, wa basari, wa quwwati ma ahyaitani
Translation: “O Allah, let me enjoy my hearing, my sight, and my strength as long as You keep me alive.”
Explanation: This duaa is for asking Allah to let the person enjoy good health and strength in their senses[7%5E].
Dua for sickness from Hadith (Sunan Abi Dawood)
اللَّهُمَّ عَافِنِي فِي بَدَنِي، اللَّهُمَّ عَافِنِي فِي سَمْعِي، اللَّهُمَّ عَافِنِي فِي بَصَرِي لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ
Allahumma ‘Aafinee fee badanee, Allahumma ‘Aafinee fee sam’ee, Allahumma ‘Aafinee fee basaree, La ilaha illa Anta
Translation: “O Allah, grant me health in my body, grant me health in my hearing, grant me health in my sight, there is no god worthy of worship except You.”
Explanation: This duaa is for seeking health in the body, hearing and sight
SubhanAllah! Dear brothers and sisters, there is indeed much wisdom and mercy in the teaching of sadaqah (charity). It is a physical testament of our faith and deep-seated commitment to help our fellow brothers and sisters and to seek the pleasure of Allah s.w.t.
Dua for a Sick Person | The healing power of Sadaqa
The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) has emphatically emphasized the profound power of sadaqah in healing and alleviating suffering. In a hadith reported in Ibn Majah:
“Treat your sick by giving Sadaqah (charity).” [Ibn Majah]
This hadith signifies that charity, alongside our prayers and good actions, can serve as a means of divine healing. It is a powerful form of worship that pleases Allah s.w.t, benefits society, and potentially helps in curing our illnesses.
Also, it is narrated from our beloved Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in a Hadith Qudsi that Allah said,
“O son of Adam, I was sick and you did not visit Me.” He will say, “O Lord, how could I visit You and You are the Lord of the Worlds.” Allah will say, “Did you not know that one of My servants was sick and you didn’t visit him? If you had visited him, you would have found Me there.” [Sahih Muslim].
In essence, our act of charity and kind deeds towards a sick person is a means of coming closer to Allah’s mercy and blessings.
May our acts of sadaqah be a source of consolation, and may we always find the strength to extend our kindness and generosity towards others. Remember, every act of kindness is a sadaqah and Allah s.w.t is both the rewarder of the sadaqah and the ultimate Healer. May our donations be a means of purifying our wealth, cleansing our hearts, and bringing about healing and blessings, by the mercy of Allah s.w.t. Ameen.
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