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As'alullah al-'Azim: when visiting someone ill

Quick answer

A short supplication to say seven times when visiting an ill Muslim whose final moment has not arrived, asking Allah (SWT), Lord of the Mighty Throne, to grant healing.

When to recite

Say it seven times beside the sick person, as specified in Sunan Abi Dawud (AS) 3106. Speak gently and do not use the narration to promise a particular medical outcome or discourage treatment.

Verified wording

The Arabic and meaning are paired with Sunan Abi Dawud 3106. No special promise or count is added without a cited basis.

Arabic
أَسْأَلُ اللَّهَ الْعَظِيمَ رَبَّ الْعَرْشِ الْعَظِيمِ أَنْ يَشْفِيَكَ
Transliteration

As'alu-llaha-l-'Azim, Rabba-l-'Arshi-l-'Azim, an yashfiyak.

Meaning in English

I ask Allah (SWT) the Magnificent, Lord of the Magnificent Throne, to cure you.

Source: Sunan Abi Dawud 3106
Sunan Abi Dawud 3106
Common questions
What does As'alullah al-'Azim: when visiting someone ill mean?

I ask Allah (SWT) the Magnificent, Lord of the Magnificent Throne, to cure you.

When should I recite As'alullah al-'Azim: when visiting someone ill?

Say it seven times beside the sick person, as specified in Sunan Abi Dawud (AS) 3106. Speak gently and do not use the narration to promise a particular medical outcome or discourage treatment.

What is the source for As'alullah al-'Azim: when visiting someone ill?

Sunan Abi Dawud 3106.

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