Powerful Duas For Shifa, Pain & Good Health: Your Ultimate Guide

Are you searching for relief from physical pain or striving for better health? Islamic tradition provides powerful Duas that seek Shifa (healing) and overall well-being.

This blog will guide you through these profound Duas and Quranic verses to help alleviate discomfort and pave the way toward good health. Keep reading to learn more about this holistic approach to healing in Islam!

The Power of Dua for Shifa

The power of Dua for Shifa, a spiritual cure in Islam, is unlimited. It is derived from the teachings and life experiences of Prophet Muhammad PBUH. These Duas should be performed with sincere faith for them to work effectively.

Supplication or Dua has been practiced to bring peace and healing in times of adversity.

All healing, according to Islamic teachings, comes from Allah SWT. While reciting Quran verses slowly and with purity of intent are highly recommended healing methods, actual medical treatment is also necessary when dealing with physical ailments or diseases.

This mindset perfectly corresponds with the modern science’s approach to health – holistic healing that addresses physical symptoms and the soul.

Quranic Verses for Healing

The most powerful verse for healing is Surah Al-Fatihah, which can be recited to seek shifa (healing) from Allah SWT.

The Most Powerful Surah for Healing

Surah Al-Fatiha has a strong potential to heal physical and mental suffering. Proof of its effectiveness is in the Hadith below, which is narrated by Abu Saeed al Khudri.

Once, Prophet Muhammad PBUH sent thirty horse riders, including Abu Saeed, on a military campaign. They came across a tribe and asked the tribe for some hospitality, but they refused. Then, after a while, the leader of the tribe got stung by a scorpion.

Then, the tribe people came to them and asked if they could do something to heal their leader. Abu Saeed Al Khurdi said, “‘Yes, I can, but I will not recite Ruqyah for him until you give us some sheep.” So they agreed to give them thirty sheep. Abu Saeed recited Surah Al-Fatiha on him seven times. Then, the tribe leader recovered!

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Six Ayats of Healing from the Quran

In its verses, the Quran contains a wealth of healing wisdom. The following six Ayats are not specifically mentioned in a hadith, but many believe they are effective in healing. They are commonly known as Shifa Ayats or healing verses.

• Surah At Tawbah (14) وَيَشْفِ صُدُورَ قَوْمٍۢ مُّؤْمِنِينَ  (and soothe the hearts of the believers)
• Surah Younus (57) وَشِفَآءٌۭ لِّمَا فِى ٱلصُّدُورِ وَهُدًۭى وَرَحْمَةٌۭ لِّلْمُؤْمِنِينَ  (a cure for what is in the hearts, a guide, and a mercy for the believers).
• Surah Al-Shu’ara (80) وَإِذَا مَرِضْتُ فَهُوَ يَشْفِينِ (And He ˹alone˺ heals me when I am sick).
• Surah an-Nahl (69) يخْرُجُ مِن بُطُونِهَا شَرَابٌ مُّخْتَلِفٌ أَلْوَانُهُ فِيهِ شِفَاء لِلنَّاسِ (From their bellies comes forth liquid of varying colors, in which there is healing for people. Surely in this is a sign for those who reflect).
• Surah Al-Isra (82): وَنُنَزِّلُ مِنَ ٱلْقُرْءَانِ مَا هُوَ شِفَآءٌۭ وَرَحْمَةٌۭ لِّلْمُؤْمِنِينَ ۙ (We send down the Quran as a healing and mercy for the believers).
• Surah Fussilat (44): قُلْ هُوَ لِلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ هُدًۭى وَشِفَآءٌۭ ۖ (It is a guide and a healing to the believers).

Dua for Pain Relief

Below we reference a few Ahadith from Prophet Muhammad PBUH regarding Duas for pain relief.

وَجَعًا يَجِدُهُ فِي جَسَدِهِ مُنْذُ أَسْلَمَ ‏.‏ فَقَالَ لَهُ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ “‏ ضَعْ يَدَكَ عَلَى الَّذِي تَأَلَّمَ مِنْ جَسَدِكَ وَقُلْ بِاسْمِ اللَّهِ ‏.‏ ثَلاَثًا ‏.‏ وَقُلْ سَبْعَ مَرَّاتٍ أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ وَقُدْرَتِهِ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا أَجِدُ وَأُحَاذِرُ ‏”

Place your hand at the place where you feel pain in your body and say Bismillah (in the name of Allah) three times and seven times A’udhu billahi wa qudratihi min sharri ma ajidu wa uhadhiru (I seek refuge with Allah and with His Power from the evil that I find and that I fear). Sahih Muslim 2202

Aisha R.A narrated that:

أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم كَانَ إِذَا عَادَ مَرِيضًا يَقُولُ ‏ “‏ أَذْهِبِ الْبَاسَ رَبَّ النَّاسِ اشْفِهِ أَنْتَ الشَّافِي لاَ شِفَاءَ إِلاَّ شِفَاؤُكَ شِفَاءً لاَ يُغَادِرُ سَقَمًا ‏”‏ ‏.

When Allah’s Messenger (PBUH) visited the sick he would say: (Adhhib al-ba’s Rabb an-nas, wa’shfi anta al-Shafi, la shifa a illa shifauka shifa’an la yughadiru saqaman)

Lord of the people. Remove the disease, cure him, for Thou art the great Curer, there is no cure but through Thine healing Power, which leaves nothing of the disease. Sahih Muslim 2191c

Moreover, you should recite Surah Al-Fatiha as mentioned above, as it was proven to cure the sting of a scorpion. Sahih al-Bukhari 5737

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How to Heal Using Recitation From the Quran (Ruqya)

Healing through the recitation of the Quran or Duas, told by the Prophet PBUH, known as Ruqyah, is a method for relieving pain and diseases. You should use the following steps for reciting the Ruqyah.

• Begin with a clear and pure intention to heal.
• Choose powerful healing verses, or you may also recite the Dua told by the Prophet PBUH and the last three Surahs of Quran, frequently referred to as ‘Three Quls.’
• Aim to recite these verses slowly and with concentration.
• Reciting an odd number of times can enhance the healing effect.
• While reciting, try placing your hand on the area of pain or discomfort.
• Use water as a medium by reciting over it and then drinking it.
• Please don’t disregard medical treatment in favor of only Quranic healing.
• Try to incorporate lifestyle changes such as nutrition improvement, regular exercise, and Quranic recitations for optimal results.

Reciting Verses and Blowing into Water

It is common among Muslims to recite specific verses over water and then drinking from it.

The healing power of the Quran can make water more beneficial to those suffering from pain or disease.

However, spitting into water is not permitted because it contaminates the water and can transfer bacteria that could harm the diseased person.

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Dua for Good Health

Health is considered one of the biggest blessings in Islam, as conveyed in the following hadith of Prophet Muhammad PBUH:

«سَلُوا اللَّهَ الْعَفْوَ وَالْعَافِيَةَ فَإِنَّ أَحَدًا لَمْ يُعْطَ بَعْدَ الْيَقِينِ خَيْرًا مِنَ الْعَافِيَةِ

Ask God for forgiveness and health, for after being granted certainty, one is given nothing better than health.” Mishkat al-Masabih 2489

Prophet Muhammad PBUH also commanded us to ask Allah SWT for health in a few Ahadith, and described the exact way to do it! See below!

للَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ زَوَالِ نِعْمَتِكَ، وَتَحَوُّلِ عَافِيَتِكَ، وَفُجَأَةِ نِقْمَتِكَ، وَجَمِيعِ سَخَطِكَ‏.‏

O Allah, I seek refuge with You from the disappearance of Your blessing and from the loss of good health and Your sudden vengeance and all of Your anger.'”Al-Adab Al-Mufrad 685

اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِي وَارْحَمْنِي وَاهْدِنِي وَعَافِنِي وَارْزُقْنِي

“O God, forgive me, show mercy to me, guide me, grant me health, and grant me provision.” Mishkat al-Masabih 2486

So, recite these Duas regularly and enjoy your good health!

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Conclusion

Discover the incredible power of Dua for shifa, pain relief, and good health. By reciting Quranic verses and following Islamic practices, you can tap into the healing potential within yourself.

Embrace the blessings of supplication and experience the transformative effects on your physical and spiritual well-being. Don’t wait any longer to unlock this powerful tool for healing – start incorporating Dua into your daily routine today.

Your journey toward optimal health begins now!

FAQs

How can I perform Duas for shifa, pain & good health?

To perform the Duas for shifa, pain, and good health, you should recite specific prayers and supplications recommended by Prophet Muhammad PBUH while having complete faith in Allah SWT’s healing power.

Can anyone perform these Duas, or is it only for certain people?

Any Muslim can perform Duas for shifa, pain, and good health. It is open to anyone looking for physical healing and well-being.

What are some common benefits of reciting these Duas regularly?

Reciting these Duas regularly may bring blessings from Allah SWT that can help alleviate physical ailments and provide comfort during times of distress or suffering.

Should I recite these Duas at a specific time or place?

There are no hard and fast rules about when and where to recite these Duas. You can recite whenever needed.