It is narrated from Sayyida Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) that when the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) fell ill with his final illness, he would recite the Mu'awwidhat and blow over himself. Sayyida Aisha says: When the illness of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) became severe, I would recite these Surahs and, due to the blessing of his hand, I would pass his hand over his body.
Hadith Referenceالفتح الربانی / أهم أحداث السنة الحادية عشرة للهجرة / 11009
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:صحیح
Hadith Takhrij«أخرجه البخاري: 5016، ومسلم: 2192 ، (انظر مسند أحمد ترقيم الرسالة: 26263 ترقیم بيت الأفكار الدولية: 26793»
Brief Explanation
Benefits: … By "Mu'awwidhat" is meant Surah Al-Ikhlas, Surah Al-Falaq, and Surah An-Nas.