Cough (Khansi) is one of the most common health discomforts that affects people of all ages children, adults, and the elderly. It can be mild or severe, short-term or persistent. While medicine plays its role in healing, Islam encourages every believer to turn toward Allah during times of illness and seek His help through sincere dua.
Khansi Ki Dua refers to the Islamic supplications that a Muslim reads when suffering from a cough, cold, or any respiratory discomfort. These duas come from the Quran and the authentic Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. They are a means of seeking healing, mercy, and closeness to Allah during a difficult moment.
The Prophet ﷺ himself made dua during illness, taught his companions these supplications, and encouraged the entire Ummah to combine medical treatment with trust in Allah. Reciting these duas is not just a ritual it is an act of worship and a sign of true faith.
Khansi Ki Dua In Arabic – Full Collection
The Most Authentic Dua for Illness
This is the most well-known and widely used dua for any kind of illness, including cough and fever. It is directly narrated from the Prophet ﷺ and recorded in Sahih Bukhari.
Arabic:
اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّ النَّاسِ، أَذْهِبِ الْبَأْسَ، اشْفِ أَنْتَ الشَّافِي، لَا شِفَاءَ إِلَّا شِفَاؤُكَ، شِفَاءً لَا يُغَادِرُ سَقَمًا
Transliteration:
Allaahumma Rabban-naas, adh-hibil-ba’s, washfi antash-shaafi, laa shifaa’a illaa shifaa’uk, shifaa’an laa yughaadiru saqamaa.
Khansi Ki Dua In English Meaning:
“O Allah, Lord of mankind, remove the harm and heal. You are the Healer. There is no cure except Your cure a healing that leaves no illness behind.”
Khansi Ki Dua In Urdu:
اے اللہ! تمام لوگوں کے رب! تکلیف کو دور فرما، شفا دے تو ہی شفا دینے والا ہے۔ تیری شفا کے علاوہ کوئی شفا نہیں ایسی شفا جو کوئی بیماری باقی نہ رکھے۔
Shadeed Khansi Ki Dua (For Severe Cough)
When cough becomes intense and persistent, this powerful dua is recommended. It is narrated in Sunan Abu Dawood and authenticated by Imam Al-Albani.
Arabic:
أَسْأَلُ اللَّهَ الْعَظِيمَ، رَبَّ الْعَرْشِ الْعَظِيمِ، أَنْ يَشْفِيَكَ
Transliteration:
As’alullahal-‘Azeema, Rabbal-‘Arshil-‘Azeemi, an yashfiyak.
Khansi Ki Dua In English Meaning:
“I ask Allah the Magnificent, Lord of the Magnificent Throne, to cure you.”
Khansi Ki Dua In Urdu:
میں اللہ عظیم سے، جو عرش عظیم کا رب ہے، سوال کرتا ہوں کہ وہ تجھے شفا دے۔
Sunnah Practice: This dua should be recited seven times over the sick person. The Prophet ﷺ taught this specific method to his companions when visiting the ill.
Cough Khansi Ki Dua In Quran
The Quran itself carries words of healing and mercy. This verse from Surah Ash-Shu’ara contains the words of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) alayhis salam, acknowledging that all healing comes from Allah alone.
Arabic:
وَإِذَا مَرِضْتُ فَهُوَ يَشْفِينِ
Transliteration:
Wa idhaa maridtu fahuwa yashfeen.
Khansi Ki Dua In English Meaning:
“And when I am ill, it is He who cures me.”
Khansi Ki Dua In Urdu:
اور جب میں بیمار پڑتا ہوں تو وہی مجھے شفا دیتا ہے۔
This Quranic verse is a powerful reminder that no matter what illness a person faces whether a simple cough or a serious disease the ultimate Healer is Allah. Medicine is a means, but the cure belongs to Him alone.
Nazla Khansi Ki Dua (For Cold and Cough Together)
When a person suffers from both cold (Nazla) and cough together, this dua is especially beneficial. It is a morning and evening remembrance that acts as a shield against all kinds of harm and illness.
Arabic:
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الَّذِي لَا يَضُرُّ مَعَ اسْمِهِ شَيْءٌ فِي الْأَرْضِ وَلَا فِي السَّمَاءِ وَهُوَ السَّمِيعُ الْعَلِيمُ
Transliteration:
Bismillaahil-lathee laa yadurru ma’asmihi shay’un fil-ardi wa laa fis-samaa’i wa huwas-Samee’ul-‘Aleem.
Khansi Ki Dua In English Meaning:
“In the name of Allah, with whose name nothing on earth or in the sky can cause harm, and He is the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing.”
Khansi Ki Dua In Urdu:
اللہ کے نام سے جس کے نام کے ساتھ زمین و آسمان میں کوئی چیز نقصان نہیں پہنچا سکتی، اور وہ سننے والا، جاننے والا ہے۔
Daily Practice: Recite this dua three times every morning and three times every evening. The Prophet ﷺ said that whoever recites it will not be harmed by anything throughout that day or night.
Bachon Ki Khansi Ki Dua – Dua for Children’s Cough
Seeing a child suffer from cough is deeply distressing for any parent. Islam provides a beautiful solution through a dua that the Prophet ﷺ himself recited over his grandchildren, Hassan and Hussain (may Allah be pleased with them).
Arabic:
أَعُوذُ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللَّهِ التَّامَّةِ مِنْ كُلِّ شَيْطَانٍ وَهَامَّةٍ وَمِنْ كُلِّ عَيْنٍ لَامَّةٍ
Transliteration:
A’oothu bikalimaatillaahit-taammati min kulli shaytaanin wa haammatin wa min kulli ‘aynin laammah.
Khansi Ki Dua In English Meaning:
“I seek protection in the perfect words of Allah from every devil, every poisonous creature, and from every evil eye.”
Khansi Ki Dua In Urdu:
میں اللہ کے کامل کلمات کی پناہ مانگتا ہوں ہر شیطان، زہریلے جانور اور ہر بری نظر سے۔
How to Perform: Read this dua and gently blow over the child. This act of blowing (dam) is a Sunnah practice. The Prophet ﷺ performed this regularly for his grandchildren as a form of spiritual protection and healing.
Disclaimer: All duas mentioned in this article are taken from the Quran and authentic (Sahih) hadith collections including Sahih Bukhari, Sahih Muslim, Sunan Abu Dawood, and Sunan Tirmidhi. Always combine dua with proper medical treatment as guided by Islamic teachings.
Khansi Ki Dua Ubqari – Quranic Surahs for Healing
Islamic scholars, including those associated with Ubqari, recommend the following Quranic surahs as a powerful and proven form of spiritual healing through dam (blowing after recitation). All of these are authenticated by Sahih Bukhari.
Recommended Surahs:
- Surah Al-Fatihah – Recite 7 times and blow over the sick person
- Ayatul Kursi (2:255) – Recite after every prayer
- Surah Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq, and An-Nas – Recite 3 times each, blow into palms, and wipe over the body
The Prophet ﷺ used to recite these three surahs every night before sleeping and wipe his hands over his entire body. During illness, this practice is especially recommended.
Khansi Ki Dua In Hindi – खाँसी की दुआ
जब भी खाँसी हो, इस दुआ को पढ़ें:
Arabic:
اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّ النَّاسِ، أَذْهِبِ الْبَأْسَ، اشْفِ
Transliteration:
Allaahumma Rabban-naas, adh-hibil-ba’s, washfi.
Hindi Meaning:
ऐ अल्लाह! सब लोगों के रब! तकलीफ़ दूर कर, शिफ़ा अता फरमा।
इस्लाम में बीमारी के वक़्त दुआ माँगना सुन्नत है। नबी ﷺ ने फरमाया “दुआ इबादत है।” (सुनन तिर्मिज़ी)
बीमार होने पर दवाई लें और साथ में अल्लाह से दुआ भी माँगें। दोनों को मिलाना इस्लामी तालीम है।
When To Read Khansi Ki Dua
| Situation | Recommended Dua |
|---|---|
| General cough or illness | Dua No. 1 (Sahih Bukhari) |
| Severe or persistent cough | Dua No. 2 – Seven times |
| Child suffering from cough | Bachon Ki Dua with dam |
| Cold and cough together | Dua No. 4 – Morning & evening |
| Daily protection before illness | Bismillah dua – 3 times daily |
| Reciting Quran for healing | Surah Fatihah, Ikhlas, Falaq, Naas |
Benefits of Reading Khansi Ki Dua
1. Strengthens Trust in Allah
Every time a Muslim reads a dua during illness, they are actively placing their trust in Allah. This strengthens the bond between the servant and the Creator, which is one of the highest spiritual states in Islam.
2. Illness Becomes a Means of Forgiveness
The Prophet ﷺ said: “No fatigue, illness, worry, grief, or pain befalls a Muslim even the prick of a thorn except that Allah expiates some of his sins because of it.” (Sahih Bukhari, Hadith 5641)
This means that even the discomfort of a cough is not wasted Allah uses it to cleanse the believer’s sins if they remain patient and turn to Him.
3. Peace and Tranquility During Illness
Allah says in the Quran: “Verily, in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find rest.”
Reading duas and remembering Allah during sickness brings a deep sense of calm and peace that no medicine can provide.
4. Dua Is an Act of Worship
The Prophet ﷺ declared: “Ad-du’aa huwal-‘ibaadah” “Dua itself is worship.” (Sunan Tirmidhi)
So every time you recite Khansi Ki Dua, you are performing an act of worship that brings you closer to Allah and earns you His mercy.
5. Protection for the Whole Family
Reciting the morning and evening duas (Dua No. 4) regularly protects not just the individual but the entire household from illness and harm, according to the guidance of the Prophet ﷺ.
Importance of Combining Dua with Medical Treatment
A common misconception is that relying on dua means avoiding medicine. Islam firmly rejects this idea. The Prophet ﷺ said:
“Make use of medical treatment, for Allah has not made a disease without appointing a remedy for it.”
This hadith makes it clear that:
- Seeking medical treatment is recommended in Islam
- Dua and medicine work together, not separately
- Ignoring medical treatment while only relying on dua is not the Islamic way
A wise Muslim does both takes the medicine and makes the dua, leaving the result to Allah.
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Conclusion
Khansi Ki Dua is more than just words recited during a cough it is a declaration of faith, a connection with Allah, and a spiritual act of healing. Islam beautifully combines the practical (medical treatment) with the spiritual (dua and trust in Allah) to offer a complete way of dealing with illness.
Whether you are suffering from a mild cough, severe respiratory discomfort, cold and cough together (Nazla Khansi), or watching your child suffer Islam has given you the tools to seek healing through authentic duas from the Quran and Sunnah.
The Prophet ﷺ reminded us that dua is worship itself. So every time you raise your hands during illness and say “O Allah, heal me” you are worshipping Allah, earning His reward, and opening the door of His mercy.
May Allah grant complete shifaa (healing) to all those who are ill, ease the suffering of the sick, and keep every Muslim family in good health. Ameen.
?FAQs About Khansi Ki Dua
Q1: What is Khansi Ki Dua?
Khansi Ki Dua is an Islamic supplication recited during cough and illness to seek healing from Allah.
Q2: What is Khansi Ki Dua In Quran?
Surah Ash-Shu’ara (26:80) “Wa idhaa maridtu fahuwa yashfeen” “And when I am ill, it is He who cures me.”
Q3: What is Bachon Ki Khansi Ki Dua?
Recite “A’oothu bikalimaatillaahit-taammati…” and blow gently over the child.
Q4: What is Shadeed Khansi Ki Dua?
“As’alullahal-‘Azeema, Rabbal-‘Arshil-‘Azeemi, an yashfiyak” recite seven times.
Q5: What is Nazla Khansi Ki Dua?
“Bismillaahil-lathee laa yadurru ma’asmihi shay’un…” recite three times every morning and evening.
Q6: Can I take medicine with Khansi Ki Dua?
Yes. The Prophet ﷺ encouraged both. Medicine and dua together is the complete Islamic approach.
Q7: What is Khansi Ki Dua Ubqari?
Recite Surah Fatihah (7 times), Ayatul Kursi, and the three Quls (3 times each) with dam for healing.
Q8: How many times should Khansi Ki Dua be recited?
The general illness dua as many times as needed. The Abu Dawood dua exactly seven times.
Written by: Ahmad Raza
Credentials: Islamic Studies Content Writer
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