Lady Aisha Siddiqa (may Allah be pleased with her) narrates: When the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) would become ill, he would recite the Mu'awwidhat (the chapters seeking refuge) over himself and blow (for healing), and he would pass his blessed hand over himself. Lady Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) narrates: When the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) was afflicted with the illness in which he passed away, I began to recite the Mu'awwidhat over him and blow (for healing), just as he used to recite and blow over himself, and I continued to pass the blessed hand of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) over his body.