Health is one of the greatest blessings from Allah, and it is essential to seek His protection from illnesses, ailments, and hardships. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) has taught us many supplications (duas) to ask Allah for good health, safety, and well-being. These duas not only provide spiritual healing but also bring peace of mind and strengthen our faith.
In this article, we will explore six powerful duas for health, their meanings, and the benefits of reciting them regularly. These supplications are recommended for daily recitation and offer divine protection from diseases and calamities.
1. Dua for Health in Arabic
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الْعَافِيَةَ فِي الدُّنْيَا وَالآخِرَةِ اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الْعَفْوَ وَالْعَافِيَةَ فِي دِينِي وَدُنْيَاىَ وَأَهْلِي وَمَالِي اللَّهُمَّ اسْتُرْ عَوْرَتِي اللَّهُمَّ احْفَظْنِي مِنْ بَيْنِ يَدَىَّ وَمِنْ خَلْفِي وَعَنْ يَمِينِي وَعَنْ شِمَالِي وَمِنْ فَوْقِي وَأَعُوذُ بِعَظَمَتِكَ أَنْ أُغْتَالَ مِنْ تَحْتِي
Transliteration:
Allahumma inni as-aluka al-‘afiyata fi’d-dunya wa’l-akhirah. Allahumma inni as-aluka al-‘afwa wa’l-‘afiyata fi dini wa dunyaya wa ahli wa mali. Allahummas-tur ‘awrati wa amin raw‘ati. Allahumma ihfazni min bayni yadayya wa min khalfi wa ‘an yamini wa ‘an shimali, wa min fawqi, wa a‘udhu bi ‘azamatika an ughtala min tahti.
Meaning in English:
O Allah, I ask You for well-being in this world and in the Hereafter. O Allah, I ask You for pardon and well-being in my faith, my worldly affairs, my family, and my wealth. O Allah, conceal my faults and protect me from that which causes me to worry. O Allah, protect me from in front of me and behind me, from my right and from my left, and from above me, and I seek refuge in Your greatness lest I be destroyed from beneath me.
Benefits:
This dua was regularly recited by Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) in the morning and evening for protection from harm, stress, and affliction. (Abu Dawud 5074, Ibn Majah 3871)
2. Dua for Protection from Illness
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ زَوَالِ نِعْمَتِكَ وَتَحَوُّلِ عَافِيَتِكَ وَفُجَاءَةِ نِقْمَتِكَ وَجَمِيعِ سَخَطِكَ
Transliteration:
Allahumma inni a‘udhu bika min zawali ni‘amatika wa tahawwuli ‘afiyatika wa fuja-ati niqmatika wa jami‘i sakhatika.
Meaning:
O Allah, I seek refuge with You from the withdrawing of Your blessing, the loss of well-being that You granted me, the sudden onset of Your wrath, and anything that may lead to Your displeasure. (Muslim 2739)
3. Dua for Seeking Refuge from Severe Diseases
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْبَرَصِ وَالْجُنُونِ وَالْجُذَامِ وَمِنْ سَيِّئِ الأَسْقَامِ
Transliteration:
Allahumma inni a ‘udhu bika min al-barasi wa’l-jununi wa’l-judhami wa min sayyi’il-asqam.
Meaning:
O Allah, I seek refuge with You from leprosy, insanity, paralysis, and evil diseases. (Ahmad 12592, Abu Dawud 1554)
4. Dua for Protection from Harm
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الَّذِي لاَ يَضُرُّ مَعَ اسْمِهِ شَىْءٌ فِي الأَرْضِ وَلاَ فِي السَّمَاءِ وَهُوَ السَّمِيعُ الْعَلِيمُ
Transliteration:
Bismillah illadhi la yadurru ma‘a ismihi shay-un fi’l-ardi wa la fi’l-samai wa huwa al-sami‘ ul-‘alim.
Meaning in English:
In the name of Allah with Whose name nothing can harm on earth or in heaven, and He is the All-Hearing, All-Knowing. (Abu Dawud 5088)
Benefits:
Reciting this dua three times in the morning and evening ensures divine protection from harm and sudden misfortunes.
5. Dua for Seeking Refuge in Allah’s Perfect Words
أَعُوذُ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللَّهِ التَّامَّاتِ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا خَلَقَ
Transliteration:
A’udhu bi kalimat Allah at-tammati min sharri ma khalaq.
Meaning:
I seek refuge in the perfect words of Allah from the evil of that which He has created. (Muslim 2709)
6. Recitation of Surah Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq, and An-Nas
Reciting these three Surahs in the morning and evening three times provides complete protection from all harm and evil. (Tirmidhi 3575, Abu Dawud 5082)
Final Thoughts on Dua for Health
The power of these duas lies in sincere recitation with faith in Allah’s mercy. By incorporating them into your daily routine, you can seek divine protection, maintain good health, and remain safeguarded from diseases and misfortunes. May Allah bless us all with good health and well-being, Ameen.
