Placing Hand on Sick
بیمار پر ہاتھ رکھنا
Arabic
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ، أَعُوذُ بِعِزَّةِ اللَّهِ وَقُدْرَتِهِ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا أَجِدُ وَأُحَاذِرُ
Urdu Translation
اللہ کے نام سے، میں اللہ کی عزت اور قدرت کی پناہ لیتا ہوں اس چیز کے شر سے جو میں محسوس کرتا ہوں اور جس سے ڈرتا ہوں
Transliteration
Bismillah, a'udhu bi izzatillahi wa qudratihi min sharri ma ajidu wa uhadhir
English Translation
In the name of Allah. I seek refuge in the might and power of Allah from the evil of what I feel and fear.
📚 Source: Muslim 4/1726, Hisnul Muslim
About health duas
Supplications connected to wellbeing, illness and recovery, including words said when visiting or praying for someone who is sick.
Muslims say them for themselves or for others. They are a form of prayer and sit alongside, not in place of, seeking proper medical treatment.
About the source
It is reported in Sahih al-Bukhari and/or Sahih Muslim, the two hadith collections that scholars rank highest for authenticity. The reference also cites Hisnul Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), the popular compilation of daily supplications.
Translations are provided for understanding. For the ruling or recommended timing of any dua, consult a qualified scholar. See our sources and methodology.
Frequently asked questions
What does Placing Hand on Sick mean in English?
In the name of Allah. I seek refuge in the might and power of Allah from the evil of what I feel and fear.
Where is Placing Hand on Sick reported from?
The reference given for this dua is Muslim 4/1726, Hisnul Muslim. It is reported in Sahih al-Bukhari and/or Sahih Muslim, the two hadith collections that scholars rank highest for authenticity. The reference also cites Hisnul Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), the popular compilation of daily supplications.
When is Placing Hand on Sick recited?
This dua belongs to the health group of supplications. Muslims say them for themselves or for others. They are a form of prayer and sit alongside, not in place of, seeking proper medical treatment.