Refuge From Severe Illnesses

From Duas from the Sunnah — Hisnul Muslim

Among the duas from the Sunnah that the Prophet ﷺ taught his companions is this supplication, in which the believer seeks refuge from the most severe illnesses, whether of the mind or the body.

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اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْبَرَصِ، وَالْجُنُونِ، وَالْجُذَامِ، وَمِنْ سَيِّئِ الْأَسْقَامِ.

Allahumma inni a'oodhu bika minal-barasi wal-junooni wal-judhami wa min sayyi'il-asqam.

📖 Virtue (Arabic source text)

الاستعاذة بالله من الأمراض الشديدة.

رواه أبو داود 1554، وصححه الألباني

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Meaning

O Allah, I seek refuge in You from leprosy, insanity, elephantiasis, and evil diseases.

When to recite

It can be said at any time, and it is recommended to repeat it often when seeking wellbeing and protection from severe illnesses.

About this dhikr

This dhikr is part of Duas from the Sunnah as documented in Hisnul Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), and is recited 1 time.

How many times should this dhikr be recited?: This dhikr is recited 1 time, as narrated in Hisnul Muslim. Use the smart counter on this page to track your repetitions.
From what illnesses does this dua seek refuge?: It seeks refuge from leprosy, insanity, elephantiasis, and other severe and harmful ailments.
Does this dua cover both mental and physical illnesses?: Yes, it combines refuge from illnesses of the mind, such as insanity, and illnesses of the body, such as leprosy.
When is it recommended to say this dua often?: It is recommended at all times, especially when seeking wellbeing and protection from severe trials.

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