The azkar for the sick and ruqyah include this prophetic practice of reciting the Mu'awwidhat over oneself: whenever illness intensified, the Prophet, peace be upon him, would recite Surahs al-Ikhlas, al-Falaq, and an-Nas and blow lightly upon himself. When he became too weak, Aisha, may Allah be pleased with her, would recite them over him and wipe him with his own hand, hoping for their blessing.
When the Prophet (peace be upon him) fell ill, he would recite the Mu'awwidhat (Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq, An-Nas) over himself and blow lightly.
📖 Virtue (Arabic source text)
قالت عائشة رضي الله عنها: فلما اشتد وجعه كنت أقرأ عليه وأمسح عنه بيده رجاء بركتها.
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Meaning
When the Prophet, peace be upon him, fell ill, he would recite the Mu'awwidhat over himself — Surat al-Ikhlas ('Say: He is Allah, the One'), Surat al-Falaq ('Say: I seek refuge in the Lord of daybreak'), and Surat an-Nas ('Say: I seek refuge in the Lord of mankind') — and blow lightly upon himself.
When to recite
It is recited when illness intensifies, by reading the three Mu'awwidhat and blowing on oneself; if the sick person is too weak, a caregiver recites them and gently wipes the body.
About this dhikr
This dhikr is part of Sickness & Ruqyah Azkar 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.
What are the Mu'awwidhat the Prophet recited during his illness?
He would recite Surat al-Ikhlas, Surat al-Falaq, and Surat an-Nas, then blow lightly upon himself, seeking healing and protection.
What did Aisha do when the Prophet's illness grew severe?
She would recite the Mu'awwidhat over him and wipe him with his own hand, hoping for the blessing of his hand upon his body.
Who narrated this ruqyah practice?
It was narrated by Bukhari and Muslim, and it is among the most significant azkar for the sick and ruqyah, describing the Prophet's own practice during his illness, peace be upon him.