اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الْعَافِيَةَ فِي الدُّنْيَا وَالآخِرَةِ، اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عَفْوَكَ وَعَافِيَتَكَ 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 Your forgiveness and Your well-being in my religion, my worldly affairs, my family, and my wealth. O Allah, conceal my weaknesses 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 consumed from beneath me.
Allahumma inni as'alukal 'afiyata fid-dunya wal-akhirah. Allahumma inni as'aluka 'afwaka wa 'afiyataka fi dini wa dunyaya wa ahli wa mali. Allahumma-stur 'awrati wa aamin raw'ati. Allahumma-hfadhni min bayni yadayya wa min khalfi wa 'an yameeni wa 'an shimali wa min fawqi, wa a'udhu bi 'adhamatika an ughtala min tahti.
When to Read
This comprehensive dua for protection is excellent for general use, and particularly relevant when you want to safeguard your children from the myriad of negative influences and misguided paths they might encounter in life. Recite it regularly, perhaps after your obligatory prayers, or during times of heightened concern for your children's spiritual and moral well-being. Making it a habit shows your constant reliance on Allah for their upbringing.
How to Read
Make this dua with sincerity and conviction, turning your heart towards Allah. It's recommended to raise your hands slightly when making du'a, as was the practice of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Speak with humility and certainty that Allah is the ultimate protector. You can place your hand on your child's head (if they are present) while reciting this, or simply make it for them with full concentration.
Virtues & Benefits
This hadith highlights the Prophet's ﷺ profound reliance on Allah for complete protection. By asking for 'afiyah (well-being/safety), we encompass physical, spiritual, and mental health for ourselves and our loved ones. It covers all dimensions of life – religion, worldly matters, family, and wealth – seeking Allah's forgiveness and protection against unseen evils and dangers. This is a powerful tool to shield children from harmful ideologies, bad company, and anything that deviates from the straight path, seeking Allah's divine guardianship over them.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to supplicate: 'Allahumma inni as'alukal 'afiyata fid-dunya wal-akhirah. Allahumma inni as'aluka 'afwaka wa 'afiyataka fi dini wa dunyaya wa ahli wa mali. Allahumma-stur 'awrati wa aamin raw'ati. Allahumma-hfadhni min bayni yadayya wa min khalfi wa 'an yameeni wa 'an shimali wa min fawqi, wa a'udhu bi 'adhamatika an ughtala min tahti.' (O Allah, I ask You for well-being in this world and the Hereafter. O Allah, I ask You for Your forgiveness and Your well-being in my religion, my worldly affairs, my family, and my wealth. O Allah, conceal my weaknesses 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 consumed from beneath me.) This narration is found in Sunan Abi Dawud with the number 1547 and is classified as Hasan.