50/36. Chapter:
Sunan an-Nasai 5493 — Dua Seeking Protection from Serious Sickness
Seeking Refuge from Madness
Dua for Health Protection from Serious Sickness
Sunan an-Nasai : 5493
Sunan an-NasaiHadith Number 5493
أَخْبَرَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو دَاوُدَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا هَمَّامٌ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، عَنْ أَنَسٍ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم كَانَ يَقُولُ " اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْجُنُونِ وَالْجُذَامِ وَالْبَرَصِ وَسَيِّيءِ الأَسْقَامِ " .
Anas Narrated from:
The Prophet [SAW] used to say: "Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-jununi wal-jadhami, wal-barasi wa sayy'il-asqam (O Allah, I seek refuge in You from possession, leprosy, leukoderma and bad sickness (that may lead to visible deformity)."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 5493In-book reference : Book 50, Hadith 66English translation : Vol. 6, Book 50, Hadith 5495
Summary of Sunan an-Nasai Hadith 5493
This Hadith records a dua in which the Prophet SAW sought refuge in Allah from possession, leprosy, leukoderma, and bad sickness that may lead to visible deformity. The text focuses on asking Allah for protection from difficult illnesses and conditions. It does not give medical details or treatment advice, so the explanation should not add those. The main lesson is that health and well-being are gifts for which a person may ask Allah’s protection. The wording is direct and humble. For readers searching for a dua for health protection, this Hadith shows a Prophetic way to seek refuge from severe sickness. It also reminds us to speak with care about illness and to keep the wording tied to the narration.
What we learn from this hadith
- The Prophet SAW sought refuge from serious illnesses named in the narration.
- The Hadith teaches asking Allah for protection in matters of health.
- The text does not give medical rulings, so the lesson stays with the supplication.
