Dua Pain in Body

Meaning

I seek refuge in Allah and in His power from the evil of what I find and am wary of.

When to recite

It is recited upon feeling pain anywhere in the body, by placing a hand on the painful spot and saying 'Bismillah' three times, then reciting this dua seven times.

About this dhikr

This dhikr is part of Sickness & Ruqyah Azkar as documented in Hisnul Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), and is recited 7 times.

How many times should this dhikr be recited?

This dhikr is recited 7 times, as narrated in Hisnul Muslim. Use the smart counter on this page to track your repetitions.

How is the dua for bodily pain used?

The hand is placed on the site of the pain while saying 'Bismillah' three times, then this dua is repeated seven times, following what the Prophet, peace be upon him, taught to those experiencing pain.

How many times is 'A'oodhu billahi wa qudratihi' repeated?

It is repeated seven times, after saying 'Bismillah' three times while the hand rests on the painful spot.

Who narrated this dua?

It was narrated by Imam Muslim in his Sahih from the Prophet, peace be upon him, and it is among the established azkar for the sick and ruqyah.