7 Powerful Dua For Headache Relief In Arabic and English
Headaches are a common condition that many people deal with on a daily basis. Here is a list of dua for headache in Arabic and meaning in English. If you have pain in your body including headache, you can say these du`as.
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.
Shaykh Muḥammad ibn Ṣāliḥ al-ʿUthaymīn said, “If a person says this prayer with conviction, believing that he will benefit from it, the pain will subside by the will of Allah, the Mighty and Majestic. This prayer is more effective than tangible medication (e.g., pills, syrup, and injections) because you are seeking refuge in the One in whose hand is the kingdom of the heavens and earth Who sent down the disease and Who will protect you from it.”
This is not an encouragement to not take conventional medicine. However, true healing is from Allah, the Healer (al-Shāfī). So we should pray to Allah to make any medication we use beneficial.
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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).
Etiquette of Dua
But over and above all that there must be sincerity towards Allah in the dua, and sincere turning to Him and humility before Him, and one should seek out the times when prayers are answered, for when a person raises his hand to Allah in dua, He is reluctant that the person should remain empty-handed.
Do not be hasty in seeking a response, for Allah may delay the answer for a reason that is known to Him, so you should be patient and have certain faith.
Remember that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “Call upon Allah when you are certain of receiving a response, and remember that Allah does not answer a du`a that comes from a heedless heart.” (Narrated by al-Tirmidhi (3479); classed as hasan by al-Shawkani in Tuhfat al-Shakirin (68) and by al-Albani in al-Silsilah al-Sahihah (594)
Recommended Remedies For Pain In Body
The recommended remedies for body pain include honey, Indian aloes wood, cupping, and black seed, as mentioned in Islamic teachings.
- Honey: Quoted from the Quran, honey is mentioned as a healing substance.
- Indian Aloes Wood: The Prophet advised using Indian aloes wood, believed to have seven healing properties.
- Cupping: Narrated that the Prophet underwent cupping for a migraine, and it’s specified in a chapter for migraines and headaches.
- Black Seed: Prophet Muhammad stated that black seed has healing properties for all diseases except death.
Remedies to Get Rid of Headaches Naturally
- Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water throughout the day.
- Practice relaxation techniques such as deep breathing or meditation.
- Apply a cold or warm compress to your forehead or neck.
- Ensure you have regular, balanced meals to avoid low blood sugar.
- Get enough sleep and maintain a consistent sleep schedule.
- Manage stress through activities like yoga or gentle exercises.
- Limit screen time and take breaks if you work on a computer for extended periods.
- Use essential oils like peppermint or lavender for aromatherapy.
- Consider herbal teas with ingredients like ginger or chamomile.
- Maintain good posture to prevent tension headaches.
- Massage your neck and shoulders to release tension.
- Include magnesium-rich foods in your diet, such as nuts and leafy greens.
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