Prayers for health and healing: A heart touching story and effective prayers
Now if someone asks you what is the most valuable thing in life… then believe me, the answer will be – health. But until it slips out of our hands, we don’t understand. Dua For Health And Healing
Once upon a time, my mother suddenly became very ill. Fever, fatigue, shortness of breath – all at the same time. We went to hospitals, got tests done, changed doctors… but nothing much was of use. Every night my heart broke seeing her condition.
And then one day… I sat in a corner, very tired and exhausted. My eyes filled up with tears, my hands were raised and I just said, “O Allah, give my mother a cure. You are the only healer.”
The prayer that came out of my heart at that time did not contain any big Arabic verses. There was only true pain… and true belief. Within a few weeks, my mother slowly started recovering. Even the doctors were surprised.
Then I understood… medicine has its place, but prayer… if it comes from the heart, it is accepted.
When medicine does not work, then prayer works
Have you ever thought, when medical treatment does not work, then whom do people turn to? Directly to God.
Why? Because the heart knows – there is some power which is beyond human limits. And that power listens… when we call it with a true heart.
Maybe you too have seen such a time – when someone close to us is sick, when all the doors seem closed, when nothing else comes to mind except folding hands. Then prayer is the biggest hope.
What kind of power is there in prayer?
Prayer is not magic, it is about the relationship that exists between a person and his God. When a broken heart tells its story to Allah, then definitely some door opens.
Maybe you have felt this – when we pray while crying, the heart becomes lighter. That restlessness, that nervousness seems to be less. That means Allah first gives relief to our heart, then to the body.
How should one pray? There is no formula!
No one can say that “just read these lines and everything will be fine”. Yes, there are some masnoon prayers which are very effective, but the real power lies in that belief, in that voice which comes from the heart.
If you want, you can talk to Allah directly, like you talk to a friend:
“O Lord, give me relief from my illness.”
“O Shafi, you are the only one who can give healing, make me healthy.”
“O Karim, give me the courage to fight this pain.”
Believe me, in whatever language, however you say it… just make sure that the heart is clean, there is faith, and the pain is true.
Some effective prayers which are recited for health and healing:
Allah يُڑادِرُ سُقُمًا
“O Lord of the people, only You can cure the disease, You are the one who gives healing. Your healing is the real healing, give such healing which does not leave any disease.”
Rabbi Inni Masyaniya-Addurru and Anta Arrahmurrahimin
“O my Lord, trouble has befallen me and You are the most merciful.”
Ya Shafi, Ishafi
“O giver of healing, grant healing.”
These prayers have power that no antibiotic has.
Illness is not just about the body
Sometimes a person looks fine from outside, but is broken from inside. Depression, sadness, unnecessary fatigue… these are also diseases.
And it is important to pray for them.
Say to your heart:
“O Noor, light my soul.”
“O Rahman, fill my sadness with your mercy.”
Because the medicine for peace is not available in any medical store. It is found in just one sajda.
Does everything get cured by praying?
Look… the truth is that prayer is not a magic wand. But it does give hope, which gives you the courage to fight again every morning.
The illness may remain the same… but from within you will become stronger.
And sometimes, miracles also happen. Really.
Your turn: When did you pray from your heart?
Now just think… did you ever reach a point when your heart said – “Now enough, now only Allah is there”?
Maybe your mother, father, brother, sister, child, or you yourself were sick?
Do you remember that moment when you left everything and just prayed?
Seize that moment… and once again pray with the same true heart. Today… right now.
“Praying is not a matter of shame, it is the greatest bravery”
Many people think – “Oh, we are so sinful, how will our prayers be accepted?” But Allah himself says:
“Ask from me, I will give.”
So then why keep quiet?
If your heart is broken, then that is the best condition for prayer.
Relationship between prayer and true faith
Many times we pray, but in our mind we think – “I don’t know if my prayer will be heard or not.” And then we say, “I prayed many times, but it did not have any effect.”
Brother, prayer should not be done only with the lips, but with the heart. And the most important thing is – faith.
Just think, if a child says to his father, “Papa, I want a toffee,” then does he doubt that his father will refuse? No, right? He is sure – my father will give it.
In the same way, when we ask Allah, then He is our master, He is merciful. So if the faith is true, then prayer never goes in vain. Yes, it is possible that the answer to that prayer may come in a different form, at a different time… but it will definitely come.
When it seems that the prayer is not having any effect
Many people become disappointed. They say, “I prostrated myself all night, yet the illness did not go away.”
In such a situation, remember – Allah knows what you don’t know.
It is possible that your soul is getting cleansed by that illness. It is possible that in that pain, some of your old mistakes are being forgiven. It is possible that all this is making you a better person.
Sometimes it takes time for the effect of prayers to be visible. But to give up faith? That would be injustice to oneself.
The effect of prayers in illness is not just a cure, it also gives solace.
Come on, tell me one thing… when you are ill, and someone comes and says, “I am praying for you,” how does it feel?
Tell me the truth… don’t you feel at peace from within?
That is the thing. Prayer is not just a means of getting well, it also gives solace to the heart that is broken.
When you say to someone – “I am praying for your healing,” then you do not let that person feel alone.
This is humanity. This is the beauty of faith.
Sometimes pray for someone else – your own prayers will also be heard
There is a very lovely hadith – when you pray for someone else, an angel prays for you in the same way.
Meaning – if you say, “O Allah, give health to my sister,” then the angel says, “O Lord, give the same to this person praying.”
So think… if you pray for the recovery of a sick person, then perhaps you will also get a cure.
So, keep a big heart… and pray for others too.
Dua and health: Science also says – positive thinking helps
Now let’s talk a little about science too.
Many researches have revealed that when a person prays, or prays, his blood pressure comes under control, stress reduces, immune system improves.
What I mean to say is that dua is not just a spiritual thing, it also affects the body.
So when you say – “O Shafi, heal me,” they are not just words… they also send a message to your body that, “We can be healed.”
Make prayer a part of your life, just not out of compulsion
It often happens that as long as everything is going well, we stay away from prayer. But as soon as any difficulty comes – illness, sorrow, trouble – we run and fall in prostration.
Is this correct?
Look, Allah is merciful. He listens in every situation. But think, if you remember Him only when needed, then doesn’t that relationship become one-sided?
So, include prayer in your daily life. Even if everything is fine, still pray for gratitude. Even if you are not getting anything, still pray for patience.
If you prostrate for a little while every day and talk to your heart, then when difficulty comes, that relationship will be stronger than before.
Start your morning with prayer – and see how much better your day will go
Try it sometime. One day, instead of picking up your mobile as soon as you wake up in the morning, say to Allah:
“O Lord, make today a good day.”
“O Shafi, give me peace of mind today.”
Then see – the energy of the day will be different. That restlessness will be less. The heart will feel a little lighter.
The morning prayer becomes a shield for the whole day.
Just like the morning feels incomplete without tea, similarly the morning will feel incomplete without prayer.
Teach prayer to children too – in their language, in their style
Nowadays, teaching prayer to children seems a little difficult, isn’t it?
But just think – if you teach them that when they are in pain, have a bad dream, or are sick, they should talk to Allah… then how beautiful will be their relationship with God.
Teach them not big verses, but small sweet things:
“O Allah, may my doll get well.”
“O Lord, cure my stomach.”
When they learn to pray in their own style, they will become strong from within.
Because children learn only what they see. If you are praying, they will definitely do the same.
Praying for healing is not only important for the sick, but also for the loved ones.
We always think – “I will pray only when someone falls sick.” But actually, we should pray every day so that diseases do not even touch our loved ones.
Sometimes pray for your parents – “O Allah, give them long life and good health.”
Sometimes pray for your friends, your partner, your children too.
Once it becomes a habit, then prayers will come out of your mouth every day. And that atmosphere will fill your home, your relationships with light.
Every prayer has an answer – sometimes yes, sometimes wait, sometimes better
Now this is a very deep thing – every prayer definitely gets an answer. But in three ways:
Yes – I got what I asked for.
Wait – the time has not come, but I will get it.
Better – I did not get what I asked for, but I got something better than that.
So when you feel that your prayers have not been heard… then think, maybe Allah has thought of something better.
This thought saves us from despair. This thought gives courage to our heart.
Night’s solitude and prayer – the deepest conversations happen there
We get tired from the hustle and bustle of the day. We meet people, we talk, there is noise. But when everyone sleeps… and you are alone… the prayer that comes out then is the truest.
That time of the night, when it is just you and Allah – no pretense, no need to show off. Just a true heart, a broken mind, and a voice full of hope.
The sajda that happens at that time goes straight to the throne.
Try, every night, stay alone for a few minutes, and talk to Allah with an open heart.
Prayer and patience – if both go together, miracles happen
See, just praying is not enough. Patience is also needed along with it.
Sometimes the disease does not go away quickly. Sometimes the treatment goes on for a long time. During that time, if we lose patience, then we also get broken from inside.
So make your heart strong with prayer. Tell yourself – “My Lord is listening. It will take some time, but everything will be fine.”
And when that moment comes… when you get relief… then the meaning of every pain is understood.
Dua, Sajda, and tears – the truest medicine
When medical treatment is over, medicines fail, reports are unable to tell anything… then only one thing remains – a Sajda and the tears flowing in it.
There is pain in these tears, but also faith. And these tears open those doors, which a human being cannot even understand.
So remember, as long as Sajda remains, there is no defeat.
There is a cure for every disease – the only condition is that hope should not be lost.
Never think that your disease is very big. Allah’s mercy is bigger than every disease.
Just pray from the heart, with true faith. Then see – how the impossible turns into possible.
There is relief after every pain. After every tear there is a smile. And after every prayer Allah’s answer definitely comes.
The result – the prayer that comes from the heart, reaches Him directly
So friends, this is what I have to say…
Prayer does not need any special time, special words or special place. It just needs a heart – broken, but full of faith.
If you are sick, or someone close to you is in trouble – pray. Prayer for healing, prayer for relief, prayer for peace.
And yes, when everything is fine… then do not forget to pray for thanks.
Because the one who listens, likes thanks.
FAQs: Frequently asked questions about Dua For Health And Healing
- Is it necessary to pray only in Arabic?
No, you can pray in your mother tongue also. Allah understands the words of the heart, not the language.
- Can a sick person pray for himself?
Absolutely! One’s own dua is the most effective, because it contains both pain and faith.
- When should one pray?
All the time. But especially after Fajr, Maghrib, during the third part of the night, and in Sajdah – prayers are accepted more in these moments. - Which dua should be recited for children?
You can recite a dua like “اللَّهُمَّ اشْفِ أَنْتَ الشَّافِي”, and pray for their health from the heart. - What to do if the dua does not show any effect?
Be patient, keep faith. Allah delays, but does not deny.
