اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الْعَافِيَةَ فِي الدُّنْيَا وَالآخِرَةِ، اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الْعَفْوَ وَالْعَافِيَةَ فِي دِينِي وَدُنْيَايَ وَأَهْلِي وَمَالِي، اللَّهُمَّ اسْتُرْ عَوْرَاتِي وَآمِنْ رَوْعَاتِي، اللَّهُمَّ احْفَظْنِي مِنْ بَيْنِ يَدَيَّ وَمِنْ خَلْفِي، وَعَنْ يَمِينِي، وَعَنْ شِمَالِي، وَمِنْ فَوْقِي، وَأَعُوذُ بِعَظَمَتِكَ أَنْ أُغْتَالَ مِنْ تَحْتِي
O Allah, I ask You for well-being in this world and the Hereafter. O Allah, I ask You for pardon and well-being in my religion, my worldly affairs, my family, and my property. O Allah, conceal my faults and secure my fears. O Allah, protect me from before me, from behind me, from my right, from my left, and from above me. And I seek refuge in Your magnificence from being struck from beneath me.
Allahumma inni as'alukal-'afiyata fid-dunya wal-akhirah. Allahumma inni as'alukal-'afwa wal-'afiyata fi dini wa dunyaya wa ahli wa mali. Allahummastur 'awrati wa amin raw'ati. Allahumma-hfadḥni min bayni yadayya wa min khalfi, wa 'an yomini, wa 'an shimālī, wa min fawqi, wa a'udhu bi-'adhamatika an ughtala min taḥti.
When to Read
This comprehensive dua is perfect to recite in the morning after Fajr prayer, as taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. It's especially pertinent when entering a challenging work environment or facing situations where ethical compromises might arise, seeking Allah's protection over all aspects of your life, including your financial dealings and business integrity.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and conviction, visualizing Allah's protection encompassing you. It is recommended to raise your hands slightly when making the supplication. Focus on the meaning of each phrase, asking Allah for His overwhelming mercy and safeguarding grace.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encompasses seeking Allah's general well-being ('afiyah) in all matters, both immediate and eternal. By asking for protection from all directions and even from below, it represents a holistic plea for divine guardianship against all forms of harm, including the subtle and insidious temptations of bribery and corruption that can plague professional life. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ himself was diligent in reciting this, highlighting its immense value in seeking Allah's secure protection.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Ibn 'Umar that Allah's Messenger ﷺ did not leave these words unsaid when he was in the morning and evening: 'Allahumma inni as'alukal-'afiyata fid-dunya wal-akhirah. Allahumma inni as'alukal-'afwa wal-'afiyata fi dini wa dunyaya wa ahli wa mali. Allahummastur 'awrati wa amin raw'ati. Allahumma-hfadḥni min bayni yadayya wa min khalfi, wa 'an yomini, wa 'an shimālī, wa min fawqi, wa a'udhu bi-'adhamatika an ughtala min taḥti.' (He said): 'Abdullah bin Dinar said: 'A'udhu bi-'adhamatika an ughtala min taḥti' (I seek refuge in Your magnificence from being struck from beneath me) was not narrated by [Ibn] 'Umar.