Refuge from Leprosy & Severe Illness
Use: Seeking protection from grave diseases
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْبَرَصِ وَالْجُنُونِ وَالْجُذَامِ وَمِنْ سَيِّئِ الْأَسْقَامِ
Allahumma inni a’udhu bika minal-barasi wal-jununi wal-judhami, wa min sayyi’il-asqam.
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from leprosy, madness, elephantiasis, and from evil diseases.
Daily, fearing illness • Often
A standing refuge against illnesses that isolate and devastate — taught as daily protection.
📚 Source: Sunan Abu Dawud • Narrated by Anas ibn Malik • Grade: Hasan
Verify wording with a teacher; rulings differ — consult scholars.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When should I recite Refuge from Leprosy & Severe Illness?
Daily, fearing illness. Recite it often.
What is the virtue of Refuge from Leprosy & Severe Illness?
A standing refuge against illnesses that isolate and devastate — taught as daily protection.
Where is Refuge from Leprosy & Severe Illness from?
Source: Sunan Abu Dawud (narrated by Anas ibn Malik). Grade: Hasan. As always, learn the wording from a teacher and consult scholars for rulings.