Prayers are spared from disease – Health is the most valuable favor from Allah SWT. However, there are times when humans face various diseases that can be life threatening or not. In this case, what is meant by non-life threatening is a disease that is not dangerous and does not threaten health.
Illness itself is a person’s condition where his body and soul are being tested. Prayer to be kept away from plague. This prayer was suggested by the Nahdlatul Ulama Executive Board (PBNU) to prevent an outbreak. Here’s the reading:
Pain is caused by a weak, lethargic and tired body condition, so that the body seems to want to rest. There are 2 types of disease, namely severe disease and non-severe disease. Meanwhile, based on the transmission, there are two diseases, namely infectious diseases and non-communicable diseases.
Apart from medication, there is another effort that can be done, namely by reading a prayer to avoid illness.
In a healthy or sick situation, Muslims are encouraged to pray to Allah as a place of refuge from all the evil and ugliness that exists in this world. There are several kinds of prayers that can be said so that we are always in the protection of Allah SWT. Prayer has a tremendous effect psychologically. Among them are able to calm and convince themselves about the choices taken.
In Islam, there are various kinds of prayers that can be said, one of which is prayer to avoid illness. In this article, we will discuss more deeply about the prayers to avoid illness that you can practice.
Prayer to Avoid Sickness
In addition to maintaining immunity, Muslims can also read prayers to avoid disease. There are several prayers that can be said, including:
Prayer to Avoid Dangerous Diseases
This prayer is a sunnah taught by Rasulullah SAW. From the hadith narrated by Anas RA, that Rasulullah SAW once read a prayer to avoid this disease at one time which his followers could follow.
In the hadith from Anas RA it is stated that Rasulullah SAW said a prayer:
O Allah, the Most High
Allāhumma innī a’ūdzu bika minal barashi, wal junūni, wal judzāmi, wa sayyi’il asqāmi
Meaning: “O Allah, I really seek refuge in You from blemishes (skin), madness, leprosy, and from the ugliness of all kinds of diseases.” (Narrated by Abu Dawud).
Quoted by Nu Online Abdul Muhsin Al-Abbad in Syarah Abu Dawud interprets the word ‘sayyi’il asqam’ or bad diseases in this hadith as various diseases that make humans ugly and dangerous.
From Anas radliyallahu’anhu explained that the Prophet Muhammad SAW prayed:
وروينا في كتابي أبي داود والنسائي بإسناد صحيح عن أنس – رضي الله عنه – : أنَّ النبيَّ – صلى الله عليه وسلم – كَانَ يقول اللَّهُمَّ إنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ البَرَصِ ، والجُنُونِ ، والجُذَامِ ، وَسَيِّيءِ الأسْقَامِ. رواه أَبُو داود بإسناد صحيحٍ
Meaning: “It was narrated to us in the book of Abu Dawud and An-Nasa’i with a good sanad from Anas-radhiyallahu anhu-Nabi Muhammad SAW praying, ‘O Allah, I protect you from leprosy, madness, leprosy, and bad diseases .’ (HR Abu Dawud) with an authentic sanad.”
In addition to the prayers mentioned above, the Nahdlatul Ulama Executive Board (PBNU) has also suggested reading Sholawat Tibbil Qulub, namely:
اللّٰهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلٰى سَيِّدِنَا مُحَمَّدٍ طِبِّ الْقُلُوْبِ وَدَوَائِهَا، وَعَافِيَةِ الْاَبْدَانِ وَشِفَائِهَا، وَنُوْرِ الْاَبْصَارِ وَضِيَائِهَا، وَعَلٰى اٰلِهِ وَصَحْبِهِ وَسَلِّم
Allahumma sholli ‘alaa Sayyidinaa Muhammadin thibbil qulubi wa dawa ihaa wa’afiyatil abdani wa syifaa ihaa wa nuuril ashoori wa dhiyaa ihaa wa ‘ala aalihi wa shahbihi wa sallim.
Meaning: “O Allah, bestow mercy on our lord the Prophet Muhammad SAW, as medicine for the heart and healer, health for the body and healing, as a beacon of eye sight and its light. And may mercy be bestowed upon his friends and family.”
Prayer Asking for Health
Muslims are also advised to read prayers asking for health. Because, there will be many diseases that can be avoided if you have a strong body.
اللَّهُمَّ عَافِنِي فِي بَدَنِي ، اللَّهُمَّ عَافِ Do
Allahumma ‘aafinii fii bodiii allahumma ‘aafinii fii sam’ii allahumma ‘aafinii fi basharii la ilaha illa anta
Meaning: “O Allah, heal my body. O Allah, heal my hearing. O Allah, heal my eyesight. There is no god but You.”
Prayer for Protection
This prayer has been exemplified by Rasulullah SAW. He said: “O Allah, forgive me, have mercy on me, guide me, save me (from various diseases), and give me sustenance.” (Muslim HR).
There is also a prayer with another version
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّى أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ زَوَالِ نِعْمَتِكَ وَتَحَوُّل above
Allahumma innii a’uudzu bika min zawaali ni’matik, wa tahawwuli ‘aafiyatika, wa fujaa’ati niqmatik, wa jamii’i sakhotik
Meaning: “O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the loss of Your favor and loss of health from You and the sudden arrival of Your curse and from all Your anger.” (Narrated by Bukhari Muslim, Abu Dawud and Tirmidhi).
Prayer to Avoid Bala’
There is a remembrance that can be recited three times every morning, which Allah SWT can prevent from 70 kinds of misfortune or illness. Starting from the mildest disease to the most severe disease, namely:
In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Most Merciful, the Most High
Bismillaahir rohmaanir raheem. Alhamdulillaahi robbil ‘aalamiin hamdan katsiran thoyyiban mubaarokan fiihi
Meaning: “In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious and Most Merciful. Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the worlds, with a lot of praise, good and blessings in it, “
This is mentioned in the book Al-Adzkar and Nuzhatul Majalis, namely;
من قال حين يصبح ثلاثا بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم الْحَمْدُ للهِ رب العالمين حَمْدًا كَثِيْرًا طَيِّبًا مُبَارَكًا فِيْهِ صرف الله عنه سبعين نوعا من البلاء ادناها الهم
Meaning: “Whoever reads three times in the morning; Bismillaahir rohmaanir rohiim. Alhamdulillaahi rabbil ‘aalamiin hamdan katsiran thoyyiban mubaarokan fiihi, so Allah spared him 70 kinds of misfortune’, the lightest of which is sadness,”
Prayers That Can Be Medicine for Plague
In the book Ar Rahmah fi Ath Thibb wa Al Hikmah it is mentioned, Imam As-Suyuthi said that one of the cures for plague is by reciting prayers. He suggested that Muslims read the sentence:
سَلاَمٌ قَوْلَ مِنْ رَبِّ رَحِيْم
Meaning: “To them said salam (salvation), as congratulations from Allah, the Most Merciful,”
The prayer comes from one of the verses in Surat Yasin and is recommended to be read 280 times every day. By reading this prayer, surely the person concerned will be saved from the plague which can also be a prayer to avoid disease.
Prayer Avoids Something Dangerous Or Calamity
In the name of Allah, the Most High, the Most Merciful, the Most High, the Most High
Bismillahilladzi laa yadhurru ma’asmihi say-un fil ardhi wala fis samaa’ wa huwas samii’ul ‘aliim
Meaning: “By mentioning the name of Allah who is with his name, everything in the earth and the sky will not be dangerous, He is the All-Hearing, All-Knowing.”
Prayer To Be Kept Away From Epidemic Diseases
This prayer was suggested by the Nahdlatul Ulama Executive Board (PBNU) to prevent an outbreak. Here’s the reading:
اللّٰهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلٰى سَيِّدِنَا مُحَمَّدٍ طِبِّ الْقُلُوْبِ وَدَوَائِهَا، وَعَافِيَةِ الْاَبْدَانِ وَشِفَائِهَا، وَنُوْرِ الْاَبْصَارِ وَضِيَائِهَا، وَعَلٰى اٰلِهِ وَصَحْبِهِ وَسَلِّم
Allahumma sholli ‘alaa Sayyidinaa Muhammadin thibbil qulubi wa dawa ihaa wa’afiyatil abdani wa syifaa ihaa wa nuuril abshori wa dhiyaa ihaa wa ‘ala aalihi wa shahbihi wa sallim
Meaning: “O Allah, bestow mercy on our lord the Prophet Muhammad SAW, as medicine for the heart and healer, health for the body and healing, as a beacon of eye sight and its light. And may mercy be bestowed upon his friends and family.”
Tips for Maintaining Body Health
Saying a prayer to avoid illness can also be strengthened by continuing to maintain a healthy body. Besides that, we still have to maintain a healthy body. Here are some tips for maintaining a healthy body, such as:
1. Always Think Positive
If a person’s soul is always healthy with positive thinking, then the body will be healthy too. Mental disorders such as stress and depression have been shown to interfere with a person’s health. The effects of stress can have an impact on physical health.
Positive thinking is very important for life and health. Because if we often think bad, bad energy will envelop the body and trigger stress. Not only that, by adopting a positive mental attitude can make life more peaceful and the body becomes healthier.
2. Control Stress
Stress is often experienced by humans due to circumstances that sometimes do not match reality. How can stress be finished happily without stress anymore. About how to manage stress is very important because it affects one’s emotions.
If a person’s soul is happy, his soul and body will be happy too. If a person’s soul is not happy then his life is also not happy. Controlling this stress includes being able to manage emotions well and also not getting angry easily. This is very important because it will erode the body’s energy and is also not good for liver health later.
In addition, feelings such as sadness, anger, anxiety, disappointment, will also be responded by the body’s organs. Stress experienced can be a trigger for the formation of free radicals in the body which if left unchecked will result in the body being susceptible to disease. In fact, stress that is not immediately resolved will turn into depression which is a level of psychological disorder that is more dangerous than stress.
3. Recognize Body Language
Feeling tired after doing activities or exercising is a language to convey the message that the body needs rest. If that’s the case, you could say that rest is the answer. Don’t force it because you feel you are still able to move. Rest is what the body needs to restore the stamina that has been drained.
Adequate and regular rest is the key to a healthy lifestyle. Sleep is the best rest, and try to have about 7 to 8 hours of quality sleep per day. Rest is also not just sleeping but can also be recreation, which can be said to be a break from the daily routine.
4. Maintain Diet
People who cannot maintain their diet will be susceptible to diseases such as ulcers. Symptoms can include a stomach feeling twisted and frequent stomach aches. If eating too much is also not good, it will cause various diseases. To be healthy eat at the right time and balanced food.
Here are also some tips on maintaining a good diet, namely:
- Consume balanced nutrition
- Avoid overeating or undereating
- Eat small portions but often
- Avoid junk food
- Consumption of fibrous foods
5. Sufficient Liquid Needs
Water is important for the body, because most of the body consists of fluids. Adequate water intake is necessary because a person can lose fluids every day through urine, bowel movements, sweating and breathing.
The amount of water needed depends on various factors, such as climate and weather conditions, physical activity, and also body weight. However, generally a person needs 2.7 to 3.7 liters of water intake or at least 8 glasses of water per day. So, have you had enough fluids in your body today?
6. Adequate Vitamin Needs
The body needs vitamin intake as a way to protect and maintain a healthy body to stay healthy and fit. Vitamin intake that can be used to maintain a healthy body is vitamin D and vitamin C.
Vitamin D plays a role in stimulating immune cells to repel viruses and bacteria, strengthen bones, help prevent various diseases, and reduce the risk of memory loss. Vitamin C is useful for stabilizing the immune system so that it is not susceptible to disease.
7. Maintain Personal and Environmental Hygiene
Maintaining personal and environmental hygiene is something that absolutely must be done if you want to stay healthy and fit. There are so many bacteria, germs and viruses around us that have the potential to become a source of disease.
One way is to wash your hands before eating. That means, healthy and clean living must also be practiced in the surrounding environment. Not only that, don’t forget to keep food and drink clean and ensure the food we eat is free of germs.
8. Regular Exercise
At least every morning try to exercise regularly, for example by jogging, cycling and so on. Or you can also do it by walking more. Also, avoid sitting for too long because it can make your body tired quickly.
Adjust exercise time according to ability, but do it regularly. This will be useful for blood circulation and burning fat in the body. Without exercise, the fat in the body can stick to the heart so that it can cause a heart attack.
9. Pray
Praying fervently to avoid illness can also be done at the time the prayer is answered, such as in the third part of the night. In addition, Muslims can also offer prayers when they have completed the fardhu prayer. In fact, Muslims can also read prayers at any time.
Closing
Basically, everything we do is likely to be successful if it is accompanied by prayer and effort. Likewise, to prevent the body from getting sick, you must adopt a healthy lifestyle accompanied by prayer.
Thus the discussion about prayers to avoid illness along with tips on keeping life healthy. Hopefully all the discussion in this article will be useful for Sinaumed’s.
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Author: Yufi Cantika Sukma Divine