The renowned scholar of tafsīr, Muḥammad ibn Aḥmad al-Qurṭubī (d. 671 AH), stated: “This is a divine reproach for abandoning supplication. It also serves as a reminder that they failed to humble themselves when punishment came.” May Allah protect us from hardened hearts and the deception of Shayṭān.

The importance of supplication to Allah cannot be overstated. Ibn al-Qayyim رحمه الله said: “Duʿāʾ is among the most beneficial remedies. It is the enemy of calamity: it repels it, cures it, prevents its occurrence, and alleviates it or reduces its effects if it befalls one. It is the weapon of the believer.”

There are two categories of supplications related to hardships, illnesses, and epidemics. We will begin with the first category: general supplications seeking protection from harm. Our aim is to cultivate the habit of reciting these prayers consistently, even after Allah, by His grace and mercy, lifts the current pandemic. The Prophet ﷺ said: “The most beloved deeds to Allah are those that are consistent, even if they are few.”

We will then follow with supplications that are specific to seeking relief and protection from illness. In total, this booklet contains sixteen (16) carefully selected supplications designed to strengthen reliance upon Allah and nurture spiritual resilience.