Illness is a part of life, and as Muslims, we believe that all healing comes from Allah (SWT). Whether a person is suffering from a minor ailment or a serious disease, Dua for Sick Person plays a crucial role in seeking relief and recovery. Through sincere supplication, patience, and trust in Allah’s mercy, a believer strengthens their faith while relying on divine healing.
Islam teaches that sickness can be a means of spiritual purification, and Allah rewards those who bear it with patience. Prophet Muhammad ﷺ encouraged us to pray for the sick and make special Duas for their healing.
This article will cover:
✅ Islamic perspective on sickness
✅ 5 Quranic verses for healing
✅ Powerful Duas for a sick person
✅ Sunnah remedies for better health
✅ How to effectively pray for someone’s recovery
By the end of this guide, you’ll have a complete resource for making Duas for the sick.
🌿 The Islamic Perspective on Sickness
1. Sickness is a Test and a Means of Purification
Islam teaches that sickness is not a punishment but a test from Allah to purify sins and increase patience. Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said:
“No fatigue, disease, sorrow, sadness, hurt, or distress befalls a Muslim, not even a thorn pricks him, except that Allah expiates some of his sins for it.”
(Sahih Bukhari 5641, Sahih Muslim 2573)
📖 Quranic Verse #1 – Sickness as a Test
وَلَنَبْلُوَنَّكُم بِشَيْءٍۢ مِّنَ ٱلْخَوْفِ وَٱلْجُوعِ وَنَقْصٍۢ مِّنَ ٱلْأَمْوَٰلِ وَٱلْأَنفُسِ وَٱلثَّمَرَٰتِ ۗ وَبَشِّرِ ٱلصَّـٰبِرِينَ
“And We will surely test you with something of fear, hunger, loss of wealth, lives, and fruits, but give good tidings to the patient.”
(Surah Al-Baqarah 2:155)
✔ Patience during sickness brings immense rewards.
2. Allah is the Only Healer (Ash-Shafi)
Doctors and medicine play a role, but ultimate healing comes only from Allah.
📖 Quranic Verse #2 – Allah is the Healer
وَإِذَا مَرِضْتُ فَهُوَ يَشْفِينِ
“And when I am ill, it is He (Allah) who cures me.”
(Surah Ash-Shu’ara 26:80)
✔ Always trust in Allah’s mercy for healing.
🌿 Powerful Duas for a Sick Person
1. Dua for Immediate Recovery
The Prophet ﷺ used to recite this powerful supplication for the sick:
اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّ النَّاسِ أَذْهِبِ البَأْسَ، اشْفِ أَنْتَ الشَّافِي، لاَ شِفَاءَ إِلاَّ شِفَاؤُكَ، شِفَاءً لاَ يُغَادِرُ سَقَمًا
“O Allah! Lord of mankind, remove this illness and cure (him/her). You are the only One who heals. There is no cure except Your cure, a cure that leaves no disease behind.”
(Sahih Bukhari 5743, Sahih Muslim 2191)
✔ Recite this over a sick person for their healing.
2. Dua for Healing of a Loved One
Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us to place our hand on the sick person and say:
أَسْأَلُ اللهَ العَظِيمَ، رَبَّ العَرْشِ العَظِيمِ أَنْ يَشْفِيَكَ
“I ask Allah the Almighty, Lord of the Great Throne, to cure you.” (Repeat 7 times)
(Abu Dawood 3106, Tirmidhi 2083)
✔ Best Dua for praying for someone’s healing.
3. Ruqyah (Quranic Healing) for the Sick
The Prophet ﷺ recommended reciting specific Quranic verses for healing.
📖 Quranic Verse #3 – Quran is a Healing
وَنُنَزِّلُ مِنَ ٱلْقُرْءَانِ مَا هُوَ شِفَآءٌۭ وَرَحْمَةٌۭ لِّلْمُؤْمِنِينَ
“And We send down the Quran as a healing and mercy for the believers.”
(Surah Al-Isra 17:82)
✔ Recite this verse over a sick person daily.
4. Dua of Prophet Ayyub (AS) for Healing
Prophet Ayyub (AS) suffered from illness and prayed to Allah for relief:
رَبِّ إِنِّي مَسَّنِيَ ٱلضُّرُّ وَأَنتَ أَرْحَمُ ٱلرَّٰحِمِينَ
“My Lord, indeed adversity has touched me, and You are the Most Merciful of the merciful.”
(Surah Al-Anbiya 21:83)
✔ Perfect Dua for those experiencing severe illness.
5. Seeking Forgiveness for Healing
Sins can sometimes be a cause of sickness, so making Istighfar (seeking forgiveness) helps bring relief.
📖 Quranic Verse #4 – Seeking Forgiveness Brings Mercy
وَقُل رَّبِّ ٱغْفِرْ وَٱرْحَمْ وَأَنتَ خَيْرُ ٱلرَّٰحِمِينَ
“And say: My Lord! Forgive and have mercy, for You are the Best of those who show mercy.”
(Surah Al-Mu’minun 23:118)
✔ Encourage the sick person to make Istighfar often.
🌿 Sunnah Remedies for Healing
Along with Duas, Prophet Muhammad ﷺ recommended natural remedies for healing:
🍯 Honey – The Prophet ﷺ said:
“Honey is a cure for every illness.” (Sahih Bukhari 5680)
🌱 Black Seed (Kalonji) – The Prophet ﷺ said:
“Black seed cures every disease except death.” (Sahih Bukhari 5687)
🕋 Zamzam Water – The Prophet ﷺ said:
“Zamzam is for whatever it is drunk for.” (Ibn Majah 3062)
✔ Use these Sunnah remedies along with Dua.
📖 Quranic Verse #5 – Turning to Allah for Help
أَمَّن يُجِيبُ ٱلْمُضْطَرَّ إِذَا دَعَاهُ وَيَكْشِفُ ٱلسُّوٓءَ
“Is He [not best] who responds to the desperate one when he calls upon Him and removes evil?”
(Surah An-Naml 27:62)
🌿 Conclusion
Illness is a test from Allah and a means of spiritual purification for believers. Islam emphasizes patience, trust in Allah’s mercy, and the power of Dua in seeking healing. The Quran and Sunnah provide guidance on how to approach sickness, including reciting powerful supplications, relying on Allah as the ultimate Healer, and using prophetic remedies like honey, black seed, and Zamzam water. By incorporating these teachings, a Muslim can find comfort and strength during times of illness, knowing that every hardship brings reward and purification from sins.
🤲 May Allah grant complete healing to all the sick. Ameen!
