Du’a for Shifa (Healing)
Sahih Bukhari & Sahih Muslim
اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّ النَّاسِ أَذْهِبِ الْبَأْسَ وَاشْفِ أَنْتَ الشَّافِي لَا شِفَاءَ إِلَّا شِفَاؤُكَ شِفَاءً لَا يُغَادِرُ سَقَمًا
Transliteration
Allahumma Rabban-naas adh-hibil-ba'sa washfi Antash-Shaafi, laa shifaa'a illaa shifaa'uk, shifaa'an laa yughaadiru saqamaa.
Meaning
O Allah, the Lord of mankind, remove the harm and cure (him/her). You are the Healer. There is no healing except Your healing, a healing that leaves no illness behind.
Context
This dua is recited when someone is sick or unwell. It can be read for oneself or for others. The Prophet ﷺ used to recite this dua when visiting the sick. Along with this, Islam encourages seeking treatment, using remedies, and reciting Quran for complete healing.
Benefits
This powerful dua is recited for healing from illness. It strengthens reliance on Allah as the ultimate Healer and brings comfort and hope during sickness.