Hifazat Ki Dua - Dua And Prayers For Protection Against Coronavirus

The deadly COVID-19 pandemic has struck the world badly. Every one of us is feeling anxious about the safety of our loved ones and helpless individuals around the globe. 

We need to remember that everything happens by the will of Allah Almighty. Throughout this crisis, we should continue to worship, pray, and trust the Almighty Allah and belief that all help and protection comes from Allah (SWT). In this challenging time, let us all unite in the name of Allah (SWT).

The global health crisis cannot be resolved unless we continue to pray and have ultimate faith in Allah’s decision.

We have created a list of some of the most important duas to recite for yourself, your family, and those that are most helpless in our neighborhoods. Additionally, Allah has revealed several Duas to provide comfort and protection to anyone in various circumstances.

The best part is that Allah SWT has promised to answer our prayers.

(جاری ہے)

وَقالَ رَبُّكُمُ اُدعُونِي أَستَجِب لَكُم

Allah Almighty says in the Holy Book, “Call upon Me, I will respond to you ”

Many prophetic teachings tell us about what to pray and how to pray. In the morning and the afternoon, these prayers are recited every day to emphasize their importance and benefits.

Importance of Dua

We cannot deny the importance of praying to Allah. Du'a is one of the most effective remedies. It is the enemy of deadly disease; it heals, avoids, and eases or eliminates disease. Dua is the believer's weapon. 

One of the best ways to get closer to Allah and convey our vulnerability and need to Him, we can ask Him for help. We should rely even more on Allah during times of hardship, and it is much more necessary to pray to Allah for peace and protection humbly.

The Holy Prophet ﷺ said:

O Allah, I ask You to be saved from any Distress, Grief, Hardship, Harm, and Don’t test me.

Everyone on the planet is currently scared of the dangerous coronavirus. As Muslims, we conclude that Allah's Kaalam would protect us from the coronavirus. While there is no clear dua to keep you away from this illness, but some suggested dua's are beneficial. However, Muhammad (PBUH) did not rely on miracles; he encouraged us to work hard and take appropriate measures.

“Indeed, Allah will not change the condition of a people until they change what is in themselves ”

(Surah Ar-Ra’d 13:11)

Have Tawakul on Allah

When we are sick, we feel uncertain and helpless, and it is in these times that we turn to our Allah and believe that anything can happen to a person by the will of Allah. In this pandemic, we remind ourselves that we are completely dependent on Allah. We have no control over our lives.

We understand His strength and turn to Him, remembering that He is the Almighty, and say: 

“Nothing will befall us except what Allah has ordained for us. He is our Protector. In Allah let the believers put their trust.”

This situation gets us closer to Allah because when someone face any challenges, we are advised to say:

‎ إِنَّا لِلّهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعون

‎Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un

‎“Surely we belong to Allah, and to Him shall we return.” َ

Dua for Coronavirus

Those who wish to be protected from Coronavirus can recite the dua if they see someone who has the disease.

These are some key duas that you can use to protect yourself, your families, and the most vulnerable community members.

Dua #1

اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْبَرَصِ، وَالْجُنُونِ، وَالْجُذَامِ، وَمِنْ سَيِّئِ الأَسْقَام

Allahumma inni a ‘oodhu bika min al-barasi wa’l-junooni wa’l-judhaami wa min sayyi’ il-asqaam

"O God, I seek refuge in You from leprosy, insanity, leprosy, and from bad conditions."

Dua # 2

اَللّٰھُمَّ عَافِنِیْ فِیْ بَدَنِیْ اَللّٰھُمَّ عَافِنِیْ فِیْ سَمْعِیْ اَللّٰھُمَ عَافِنِیْ فِیْ بَصَرِیْ لَآ اِلَہَ اِلَّااَنْتَ

O, Allah! Grant well-being (health) to my body, O Allah! Grant well-being to my hearing, O Allah, grant well-being to my sight. There is no God but You.

Dua #3

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الَّذِیْ لَا یَضُرُّ مَعَ اسْمِهِ شَیْ ءٌ فِیْ الْاَرْضِ وَلَا فِی السَّمَآءِ وَھُوَ السَّمِیْعُ الْعَلِیْمُ

In the name of Allah, with Whose name, nothing can cause harm on earth or in the heavens, and He is The All-Hearer, The All-Knowing. 

It's crucial to remember that the Kaalam of Allah and duas can rescue us from any tragedy. The Dua mentioned above is not a guarantee of any specific disease. However, this dua will undoubtedly help us in avoiding the coronavirus. 

Muslims must have confidence in Allah, believing He is the only one who can deliver wellbeing to us. They should recite the Dua mentioned above for coronavirus defense with a strong belief and take all possible precautions.

Dua for total protection

اللَّهُمَّ احْفَظْنِي مِنْ بَينِ يَدَيَّ, وَمِنْ خَلْفِي, وَعَنْ يَمِينِي, وَعَنْ شِمَالِي وَمِنْ فَوْقِي, وَأَعُوذُ بِعَظَمَتِكَ أَن أُْغْتَالَ مِنْ تَحْتِي

Allahummah-fazni min baini yadaiya, wa min khalfi, wa ‘an yameeni, wa ‘an syimali wa min fauqi, wa a’uzu bi’azomatika an ughtala min tahti

“O Allah protect me from my front, behind me, from my right and my left, and from above me, and I seek refuge in Your Magnificence from being taken unaware from beneath me.”

Dua for protection against sickness

When we are ill, we can get medical treatment, but we ought to ask Allah (SWT) for help in our healing.

You should recite Surah Al-Ikhlas and Al-Mu'awwidhatayn (Surah Al-Falaq and An-Nas) three times a day for sufficient protection.

We should also recite the following Dua for health and well being:

اللَّهُمَّ ربَّ النَّاسِ ، أَذْهِب الْبَأسَ ، واشْفِ ، أَنْتَ الشَّافي لا شِفَاءَ إِلاَّ شِفَاؤُكَ ، شِفاءً لا يُغَادِرُ سقَماً

Allah humma Rabban-naas, adhhibil-ba’s, washfi antash-Shaafi laa shifaa’a illaa shifaa’uka shifaa’an laa yughaadiru saqamaa

“O Allah, Lord of mankind, do away with my suffering. Heal (me) as You are the only Healer, and there is no cure except that of Yours, it is that which leaves no ailment behind.”

Conclusion

The pandemic continues to cause severe damage to human life and well-being. As a result, we must take the necessary precautions and follow the government's SOPs. We should all recite the multiple duas to protect ourselves and our loved ones from the coronavirus pandemic. We will surely survive the pandemic with Allah's help, no matter how long it takes.