Dua for the Sick (As’alullahal-Azim, 7x)
Visiting supplication repeated seven times
Arabic
أَسْأَلُ اللَّهَ الْعَظِيمَ رَبَّ الْعَرْشِ الْعَظِيمِ أَنْ يَشْفِيَكَ
Transliteration
As’alullahal-azima Rabbal-arshil-azimi an yashfiyak.
Meaning
I ask Allah the Mighty, Lord of the Mighty Throne, to cure you.
Reference
Sunan al-Tirmidhi and Sunan Abu Dawud
When to recite
Visiting the sick • 7 times
Virtue
Whoever says it seven times over a sick person whose term has not come, Allah cures him.
Sources & review
Sunan al-Tirmidhi and Sunan Abu Dawud
Prophetic dua • Grade: Hasan • Learn personal details from a qualified teacher; minor school differences exist.
Educational content — not a fatwa. See methodology and disclaimer.
Reviewed • 2026-01-01Our methodology
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
When should I recite Dua for the Sick (As’alullahal-Azim, 7x)?
Visiting the sick. Repeat: 7 times.
What is the virtue of Dua for the Sick (As’alullahal-Azim, 7x)?
Whoever says it seven times over a sick person whose term has not come, Allah cures him.
Where is Dua for the Sick (As’alullahal-Azim, 7x) from?
Source: Sunan al-Tirmidhi and Sunan Abu Dawud. Grade: Hasan. As always, learn the wording from a teacher and consult scholars for rulings.
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