Health is probably the most precious thing in the world. We have heard quotes like “Health is Wealth,” “He who has health has hope, and he who has hope has everything,” etc.
A person blessed with good health can do anything. He can offer Salah in the mosque, do his daily tasks, and spend time with his family. However, if you get sick, then the world turns upside down. Everything seems to change, and you only want good health.
We have previously discussed the dua for sickness, the dua for healing, etc. This blog will define the best dua for good health and long life, the benefits of reciting it, and the best things to do for good health.
Best Dua for Good Health
اللّهُـمَّ عافِـني في بَدَنـي، اللّهُـمَّ عافِـني في سَمْـعي، اللّهُـمَّ عافِـني في بَصَـري، لا إلهَ إلاّ اللّه أَنْـتَ
Dua for Good Health in Englsih: Allāhumma `āfinī fī badanī, Allāhumma `āfinī fī sam`ī, Allāhumma `āfinī fī baṣarī, lā ilāha illā ant.
Translation: O Allah, make my body healthy. O Allah, preserve for me my hearing. O Allah, preserve for me my sight. There is none worthy of worship but You.
Hadith: This dua has been extracted from Hisn al-Muslim 82. Abdu’r-Rahman ibn Abi Bakra reported that he said to his father, “I heard you making this supplication every morning: ‘O Allah, make me healthy in my body. O Allah, make me healthy in my hearing. O Allah, make me healthy in my sight. There is no god but You.’ You repeat it three times in the evening and three times in the morning.
And you say, ‘O Allah, I seek refuge with You from disbelief and poverty. O Allah, I seek refuge with You from the punishment of the grave. There is no god but You,’ and you repeat it three times in the evening and three times in the morning.” He replied, :Yes, my son. I heard the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, say them and I like to follow his sunnah.” —Al-Adab Al-Mufrad 701
Explanation: In this Hadith, you can see that the son of Abu Bakar (RA) is inquiring about a supplication that the first kaliph recited in the morning and the evening. Abu Bakar (RA) replied that he heard the Holy Prophet (PBUH) reciting this supplication for good health three times in the morning and evening.
We should follow the Sunnah of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) and recite this supplication as dua for the morning.
Good Health Dua from Hadith (Short)
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الْعَفْوَ وَالْعَافِيَةَ فِي الدُّنْيَا وَالآخِرَةِ
Good Health Dua in English: Allahumma inni as’alukal-‘afwa wal-‘afiyah fid-dunya wal-akhirah.
Translation: O Allah, I ask You for forgiveness and well-being in this world and the Hereafter.
Hadith: The good health dua is extracted from Sunan Abi Dawud 5074. Abdullah ibn Umar narrates the Hadith: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) never failed to utter these supplications in the evening and in the morning: O Allah, I ask Thee for security in this world and in the Hereafter: O Allah! I ask Thee for forgiveness and security in my religion and my worldly affairs, in my family and my property; O Allah! conceal my fault or faults (according to Uthman’s version), and keep me safe from the things which I fear; O Allah! guard me in front of me and behind me, on my right hand and on my left, and from above me: and I seek in Thy greatness from receiving unexpected harm from below me.” AbuDawud said: Waki’ said: That is to say, swallowing by the earth.
Dua for Good Health for Someone
We know the pain when our loved ones are sick or in the hospital. We have created a guide on dua for ease in Islam, which you can recite for someone struggling with health issues. Here is the dua for a healthy recovery from someone you love.
اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّ النَّاسِ أَذْهِبِ الْبَأْسَ وَاشْفِ أَنْتَ الشَّافِي لَا شِفَاءَ إِلَّا شِفَاؤُكَ شِفَاءٌ لَا يُغَادِرُ سَقَمَا
Dua for the sick in English: Adhhibil-bas, Rabban-nas, washfi Antash-Shafi, la shifa’a illa shifa’uka shifa’an la yughadiru saqama.
Translation: 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.
Hadith: ‘A’isha reported Allah’s Messenger (PBUH) as saying: When Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) visited the sick he would say: 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 Book 26, Hadith 5434
Explanation: Aisha (RA) narrated that the Holy Prophet (PBUH) would recite this dua for those who were sick or unwell whenever he visited them. This supplication is also commonly used in Ruqiyah.
Dua for good health and pain relief
بِسْمِ ٱللَّٰهِ x3
أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ وَقُدْرَتِهِ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا أَجِدُ وَأُحَاذِرُ x7
Dua for Pain in English transliteration: Bismillah. A’udhu billahi wa qudratihi min sharri ma ajidu wa uhadhiru.
Dua for Pain English translation: In the name of Allah. I seek refuge with Allah and with His Power from the evil that I find and that I fear
The Holy Prophet (PBUH) would recite ‘Bismillah’ three times over the affected area and then say, ‘A’udhu billahi wa qudratihi min sharri ma ajidu wa uhadhiru’ seven times.
Hadith: Uthman b. Abu al-‘As Al-Thaqafi reported that he made a complaint of pain to Allah’s Messenger (PBUH) that he felt in his body at the time he had become Muslim. Thereupon Allah’s Messenger (PBUH) said: 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
Explanation: The Holy Prophet (PBUH) taught us what to recite when in pain. Reciting ‘Bismillah’ is powerful because it invokes Allah’s name, which can remove anything harmful. The accompanying dua asks for Allah’s mercy and protection from evil, acknowledging His power.
Whenever you’re in pain, recite these two duas, placing your hand on the area of discomfort, whether it’s a headache, toothache, or knee pain. Inshallah, if Allah wills, your pain may disappear quickly, but if it persists, trust in Allah’s plan and seek His forgiveness with the dua for forgiveness. We have also prepared a guide discussing the best dua for pain relief from Hadiths.
What are the Surahs for good health in Quran?
The following are the Surahs of the Holy Quran, which is used for cures and good health.
Surah Al-Fatiha: The Prophet (PBUH) referred to this surah as the healing chapter.
Surah An-Nisa: Scholars recommend reciting it seven times to help overcome depression, despair, and fear.
Surah Al-Anbiya: Known for helping with depression, it is suggested to read it three times daily to promote optimism, hope, and strengthen faith.
Surah Al-Qasas: For protection against infectious diseases, read it three times, blow on a glass of water, and give it to the patient to drink.
Surah Luqman: Highly effective for treating various illnesses.
Surah At-Tariq: Beneficial for those suffering from tinnitus, ringing in the ears, or piles.
Surah Al-Asr: It is recommended to recite this surah seven times to combat negativity, sadness, and despair.
What are the benefits of reciting the good health dua?
Reciting the dua for good health brings spiritual, emotional, and physical benefits. Here are the key advantages:
1. Seeking Protection and Healing
The dua for good health asks Allah for protection from illness and recovery from any physical or mental discomfort. It acts as a shield against diseases and promotes overall well-being. Here is a set of supplications best known as dua for protection from everything you should memorize and recite when needed.
2. Strengthening Faith
Turning to Allah for health strengthens one’s faith and reliance on Him. It reinforces the belief that all healing and wellness come from Allah’s will and mercy. We should recite the dua for thanking Allah at all times and pray of his blessings and mercy.
3. Inner Peace and Comfort
Reciting dua brings peace to the heart and mind, reducing anxiety about health problems. This sense of spiritual comfort can enhance emotional well-being, providing relief during times of sickness. Here is the dua to reduce anxiety and stress during difficult times.
4. Gratitude and Mindfulness
The dua fosters gratitude for the blessings of health. It encourages mindfulness of the importance of good health and reminds believers to take care of their bodies. We should recite the dua for a good day and exercise daily.
5. Promoting Positive Attitude
By regularly reciting dua for health, individuals maintain a positive outlook on life. It cultivates hope for recovery and the belief that suffering has a purpose within Allah’s divine plan. Hasbi Allah & Hasbi Allah Wa Ni’mal Wakeel is the most recited dua for patience, used by millions of Muslims in distress.
6. Holistic Healing
Dua works alongside medical treatment by addressing the spiritual aspects of healing. It can help improve the effectiveness of treatments as spiritual well-being contributes to physical healing. You can recite the dua for protection from the evil eye to invoke Allah’s protection from Shaytan and evil jinns.
7. Acceptance of Allah’s Decree
While asking for good health, the dua reinforces acceptance of Allah’s will. It teaches patience and trust in the divine plan, whether one’s health improves or degrades. Recite La Ilaha Illa Anta Subhanaka Inni Kuntu Minaz Zalimin, also known as Ayat e Karima in bad times.
What are the best things to preserve good health?
A good body can preserve good health and a good mind, and to maintain or build a good body, you have to follow a natural dietary and exercise routine.
Here are a few tips for good health apart from the good health dua.
The Diet
Diet plays a key role in making or breaking your body. Eat natural and clean things like vegetables, fruits, meat, wheat, and rice. Avoid packed and canned foods as much as possible.
The Holy Prophet (PBUH) liked dates and milk; both were part of his daily diet. You should drink a glass of milk daily and recite the dua for milk after it. Water is essential to sustain life. Stay hydrated all the time.
The Sleep
Sleeping at night and waking up in the morning positively affect the mind and body. You will feel the energy of waking up in the morning and have the whole day to complete daily tasks. Here is the sleeping dua and the best dua for waking up.
At the same time, a person who wakes up late in the morning feels its adverse effects on health and suffers from anxiety and depression. He also has a short day to complete the daily task.
Exercise
With the rise of the internet, people are becoming more health conscious. It would help to have an active lifestyle by engaging in regular physical activities like swimming, cycling, or weight training.
Our morning routines should include yoga, meditation, and stretching to improve physical and mental health. Here is the dua for laziness, which you should recite whenever you feel lazy.
Avoid harmful habbits
This body is given to us by Allah, and it will return to him after we die. Therefore, we should take care of our bodies and avoid engaging in things that can cause harm to them. You can see that smoking cigarettes and vapes have become a fashion among teenagers. It slowly harms your health and is the first step towards drug and alcohol consumption. Here is the reason why Muslims don’t drink alcohol.
Stay clean
The Holy Prophet (PBUH) said Cleanliness is half of the faith —Sahih Muslim 223. This is the reason that Salah and Tawaf in Haj requires Wudu. Here is the dua for Wudu, which you should recite after you have performed Wudu.
We should maintain our inner and outer health by bathing and brushing our teeth daily. A Muslim must clean himself with water after answering nature’s call. Here is the dua for entering the bathroom.
Spritual Well-being
As Muslims, we must perform Salah five times a day. We recommend going the extra mile and offering the Tahajjud prayer along with the dua for Tahajjud. Reciting the Fajr dua after Fajr Salah contributes to spiritual well-being and mental peace.
Wrap up
Health is the most precious thing after character and Taqwa. You won’t realize the importance of good health until you lose it. We would recommend you should recite the dua for good health daily and follow the above mentioned steps to maintain good health.
We hope you will find this guide useful and share it with others. Please pray for our health and well-being.
FAQs
What is the dua for ill health in English?
Here is the best dua for ill health from Sahih Hadith.
Allāhumma `āfinī fī badanī, Allāhumma `āfinī fī sam`ī, Allāhumma `āfinī fī baṣarī, lā ilāha illā ant.
What is the dua for good health in Arabic?
اللّهُـمَّ عافِـني في بَدَنـي، اللّهُـمَّ عافِـني في سَمْـعي، اللّهُـمَّ عافِـني في بَصَـري، لا إلهَ إلاّ اللّه أَنْـتَ
What is the dua for good health in Quran?
Surah Al-Fatiha is recited by millions of Muslims for good health.
Dua for a healthy recovery for someone?
Here is the dua for good health for someone you love. Adhhibil-bas, Rabban-nas, washfi Antash-Shafi, la shifa’a illa shifa’uka shifa’an la yughadiru saqama.
What else should you know?
Here is a list of a few powerful dua you should know.
