Prayers for a Sick Wife
Within the teachings of the Sunnah, there are various prayers and supplications that Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) would recite to seek healing for those who were ill, including his companions and family members. Below are some of these prayers, alongside additional supplications a husband might offer for his ailing wife:
- (O Healer, remove the affliction, O Lord of mankind, in Your hand is healing, and none can remove it but You).
- (O Healer, remove the affliction, O Lord of mankind, heal her for You are the Healer, and there is no healing but Your healing, a healing that leaves no illness behind).
- (In the name of Allah, I recite upon you; from all that may harm you, from the evil of every soul, or envious eye. May Allah heal you; in the name of Allah, I recite upon you).
- (Our Lord, Allah who is in the heavens, may Your name be exalted; Your command is in the heavens and the earth. As Your mercy encompasses the heavens, bestow Your mercy upon the earth, forgive us our wrongs and sins. You are the Lord of the good ones; send down mercy from Your mercy and healing from Your healing upon this pain, so that healing may occur).
- O Allah, I ask You to heal my wife from her illness and grant her relief. Alleviate the weakness that has befallen her and remove any fatigue she is experiencing.
- O Allah, have mercy on my wife and reward her for her suffering with immense rewards. Heal her, O Lord, from her ailments and the pain she is enduring.
- O Allah, relieve my wife of her pain, remove the suffering from her body, and replace her weakness and languor with health, strength, and vitality.
- O Allah, grant my wife immediate and complete healing, O Lord.
Prayers for a Sick Wife during Ramadan
The illness of a wife or mother can be a significant hardship for families, as the woman is often the backbone of the household. It is an act of kindness for a husband to frequently pray for his wife during her times of need, especially during moments of answered prayers. Here are some supplications that can be made for a sick wife during the blessed month of Ramadan:
- O Allah, I ask You not to let us leave Ramadan without having healed my wife and granted her health and wellness from Your bountiful mercy.
- O Allah, bless my wife’s body, remove any weakness or illness from it, and fill our hearts with joy at seeing her in perfect health during this holy month. Grant her strength, O Lord, to fast, pray, and engage in acts of worship.
- O Allah, I beseech You that we do not reach Eid al-Fitr without having healed my wife and restored her health.
Prayers for a Wife’s Happiness and Health
A righteous wife is considered a treasure for a man, just as a good husband is invaluable for a woman. It is a testament to love and respect to frequently pray for each other’s happiness and well-being both in this life and the Hereafter. Here are some prayers that a husband may offer for his wife, acknowledging her value and expressing gratitude:
- O Allah, I ask You to fill my wife’s heart with happiness and grant her health and vitality.
- O Allah, bless my wife with good health and protection from all types of afflictions, and grant her joy in this life and the Hereafter.
- O Allah, be pleased with my wife and have mercy on her. Grant her happiness and make her life peaceful and her sustenance plentiful. Help me to bring joy to her life and treat her well.