7 Powerful Dua For Headache Relief In Arabic and English
Headaches are a widespread issue that many individuals face daily. Fortunately, there are powerful dua (supplications) that can provide comfort and relief. Here is a list of dua for headaches in Arabic, along with their English translations.
If you’re experiencing physical pain, including headaches, reciting these dua can bring solace and comfort.
Dua For Headache In Arabic
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ (3×) أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ وَقُدْرَتِهِ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا أَجِدُ وَأُحَاذِرُ (7×)
Transliteration
Bismillah (three times) A’udhu Billahi wa qudratihi min sharri ma ajidu wa uhadhir (seven times).
Meaning In English
The meaning of the Dua for headache is In the name of Allah, I seek refuge in Allah and His power from the evil of what I feel and worry about.
It was narrated from ‘Uthman ibn Abi’l-‘As that he complained to the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) about a pain in his body that he had suffered from the time he became Muslim.
The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said to him: “Put your hand on the part of the body that hurts and say: Bismillah (three times), A’udhu Billahi wa qudratihi min sharri ma ajidu wa uhadhir (seven times).
This prayer is for relief of pain that one is currently experiencing. It is also a request for protection from future complications associated with the original disease.
A person may worry that the pain will increase or that his illness will become more severe. This may cause a lot of anxiety.
This supplication is for seeking refuge in Allah from current pain, future complications, and the mental anguish associated with it.
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Shaykh Muḥammad ibn Ṣāliḥ al-ʿUthaymīn emphasized the efficacy of a specific prayer in alleviating pain, stating: “When recited with conviction and faith in its benefits, this prayer can subside pain by Allah’s will, the Mighty and Majestic.”
This prayer surpasses conventional medicine (like pills, syrups, and injections) because it seeks refuge in the Almighty, who:
- Holds the heavens’ and earth’s kingdom
- Sent down the disease
- Will protect us from it
This isn’t an encouragement to abandon medical treatment but a reminder that true healing comes from Allah, the Healer (al-Shāfī). Therefore, we should pray for Allah to make our medication beneficial, acknowledging His power and mercy.
2. Dua
‘Aishah (may Allah be pleased with her) narrated that when any of us fell sick, the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) would wipe him with his right hand then say:
أَذْهِبِ الْبَاسَ رَبَّ النَّاسِ، اشْفِ وَأَنْتَ الشَّافِي لاَ شِفَاءَ إِلاَّ شِفَاؤُكَ، شِفَاءً لاَ يُغَادِرُ سَقَمًا
Transliteration
Adhhib il-bas, Rabbi l-nas washfi anta al-Shafi la shifa a illa shifa uka shifa an la yughadir saqaman.
Meaning
Remove the harm, O Lord of mankind and heal him, for You are the Healer and there is no healing except Your healing, with a healing which does not leave any disease behind.
(Narrated by al-Bukhari (5675) and Muslim (2191)
3. Dua
Abu Sa’id al-Khudri (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that Jibri (peace be upon him) came to the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) and said: O Muhammad, are you sick? He said: “Yes.” He said:
بِاسْمِ اللَّهِ أَرْقِيكَ مِنْ كُلِّ شَىْءٍ يُؤْذِيكَ مِنْ شَرِّ كُلِّ نَفْسٍ أَوْ عَيْنِ حَاسِدٍ اللَّهُ يَشْفِيكَ بِاسْمِ اللَّهِ أَرْقِيكَ
Transliteration
Bismillahi arqeeka min kulli shayin yudheeka, min sharri kulli nafsin aw ‘aynin hasid Allahu yashfik, bismillahi arqeek.
Meaning
In the name of Allah I perform ruqyah for you, from everything that is harming you, from the evil of every soul or envious eye may Allah heal you, in the name of Allah I perform ruqyah for you.
(Narrated by Muslim (2186)
4. Dua
رَبُّنَا اللَّهُ الَّذِي فِي السَّمَاءِ تَقَدَّسَ اسْمُكَ أَمْرُكَ فِي السَّمَاءِ وَالأَرْضِ كَمَا رَحْمَتُكَ فِي السَّمَاءِ فَاجْعَلْ رَحْمَتَكَ فِي الأَرْضِ اغْفِرْ لَنَا حُوبَنَا وَخَطَايَانَا أَنْتَ رَبُّ الطَّيِّبِينَ أَنْزِلْ رَحْمَةً مِنْ رَحْمَتِكَ وَشِفَاءً مِنْ شِفَائِكَ عَلَى هَذَا الْوَجَعِ فَيَبْرَأُ
Meaning
Our Lord Allah Who is in heaven, hallowed be Your name, Your will is done in heaven and on earth; as Your mercy is in heaven, bestow it upon the earth. Forgive us our sins. You are the Lord of the good. Send down some of Your mercy and healing upon this pain.
Abu’l-Darda (may Allah be pleased with him) said: I heard the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) say: “Whoever among you suffers some sickness, or his brother suffers some sickness, let him say this dua and he will be healed.
Narrated by Abu Dawud (3892); classed as sahih by al-Hakim in al-Mustadrak (4/243) and as hasan by Ibn Taymiyah in Majmu’ al-Fatawa (3/139).
5. Dua
أَسْأَلُ اللَّهَ الْعَظِيمَ رَبَّ الْعَرْشِ الْعَظِيمِ أَنْ يَشْفِيَكَ
Transliteration
As’alul-Lāhal-aḍhīma Rabbal-arshi l-`aḍhīmi ‘an yashfiyak.
Meaning
I ask Allah the Almighty, the Lord of the Mighty Throne, to heal you.
Ibn ‘Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “The one who visits a sick person who is not dying, and says seven times in his presence, Allah will heal him from that sickness.” (Narrated by Abu Dawud (3106); classed as sahih by al-Nawawi in al-Adhkar (p. 180) and by al-Albani in Sahih Abi Dawud)
6. Reciting al-Fatihah
Abu Sa’id al-Khudri (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) described Surat al-Fatihah as a ruqyah, and he approved of the Sahabi who recited it as a ruqyah for the one who had been stung by a scorpion. (Al-Bukhari (2156) and Muslim (2201)
Ibn al-Qayyim said: “There was a time when I fell sick in Makkah, and I could not find a doctor or any medicine, so I treated myself by reciting it. I would take some Zamzam water and recite it over it several times, then drink it. I recovered fully by these means, then I began to do that whenever I felt a lot of pain, and I benefited greatly from it.” (Zad al-Ma’ad, 4/164)
7. Recite Al-mu’awwidhat (Surah Ikhlas, Falaq, & Nas)
‘Aishah (may Allah be pleased with her) said: If one of his family fell sick, the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) would blow over him and recite al-Mu’awwidhat. When he fell sick with his final illness, I started to blow over him and wipe him with his own hand, because it was more blessed than my hand. Narrated by al-Bukhari (5735) and Muslim (2192).
The Key to Effective Dua: Sincerity and Patience
To truly benefit from dua, one must:
- Be sincere towards Allah
- Turn to Him with humility
- Seek out opportune moments for answered prayers
When you raise your hands to Allah, He is eager to respond. However, don’t rush the process, as delays may be part of His plan.
Remember the Prophet’s words (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him): “Call upon Allah with certainty, and know that He doesn’t answer dua from a distracted heart.” (Narrated by al-Tirmidhi, 3479, and authenticated by al-Shawkani and al-Albani)
Cultivate patience and unwavering faith, trusting in Allah’s wisdom and timing.
