اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الْمُعَافَاةَ 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 and my worldly affairs, and my family and my property. O Allah, conceal my weaknesses and secure my fears. O Allah, protect me from before me and behind me, from my right and from my left, and from above me, and I seek refuge in Your magnificence from being taken from beneath me.
Allahumma inni as'aluka al-mu'afata fid-dunya wal-akhirah. Allahumma inni as'aluka al-'afwa wal-'afiyata fi dini wa dunyaya, wa ahli wa mali. Allahumma-stur 'awrati wa amin raw'ati. Allahumma-hfadhni min bayni yadayya wa min khalfi, wa 'an yameeni wa 'an shimali, wa min fawqi, wa a'udhu bi 'azamatika an ughtala min tahti.
When to Read
This comprehensive dua is perfect for reciting daily for your children, especially in the morning before they venture out, or in the evening before they sleep. It's particularly relevant when we are concerned about environmental factors like pollution or other unseen dangers that might affect their health and safety. Making it a habit reinforces their reliance on Allah and seeks His divine protection over them.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction, visualizing Allah's protection enveloping your child. Place your hand on your child's head or shoulder while reciting, or blow gently on them after completion, as was the practice of our Prophet Muhammad ﷺ with his family when they were ill. Understand the meaning behind each phrase to feel the depth of your supplication.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates a request for comprehensive well-being ('afiyah), which includes protection from physical ailments, harm, and fear. By asking Allah to protect from 'before, behind, right, left, above, and below,' we are seeking His encompassing protection against all forms of danger, including those in our environment that may not be immediately apparent. It teaches children the importance of seeking refuge in Allah for all aspects of their lives.
Source & Authentication
‘Abdullah ibn ‘Umar (may Allah be pleased with them) reported: The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) did not neglect these supplications, which were his companions in the morning and the evening: > 'Allahumma inni as'aluka al-mu'afata fid-dunya wal-akhirah. Allahumma inni as'aluka al-'afwa wal-'afiyata fi dini wa dunyaya, wa ahli wa mali. Allahumma-stur 'awrati wa amin raw'ati. Allahumma-hfadhni min bayni yadayya wa min khalfi, wa 'an yameeni wa 'an shimali, wa min fawqi, wa a'udhu bi 'azamatika an ughtala min tahti.' > > Translation: '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 and my worldly affairs, and my family and my property. O Allah, conceal my weaknesses and secure my fears. O Allah, protect me from before me and behind me, from my right and from my left, and from above me, and I seek refuge in Your magnificence from being taken from beneath me.' — Sunan Abi Dawud 5074, Sahih