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 weaknesses and calm 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 might lest I be consumed from beneath me.
Allahumma inni as'alukal 'afiyah fid-dunya wal-akhirah. Allahumma inni as'alukal 'afwa wal-'afiyata fi deeni wa dunyaya wa ahli wa mali. Allahumma-stur 'awrati wa amin raw'ati. Allahumma-hfadni min bayni yadayya wa min khalfi wa 'an yameeni wa 'an shimalee wa min fawqi, wa a'udhu bi 'adhmateka an ughtala min tahti.
When to Read
This comprehensive dua is recommended to be recited in the evening, after the Maghrib prayer, as part of our evening supplications (adhkar). It's a beautiful way to end the day, seeking Allah's protection and provision for ourselves, our families, and our wealth, ensuring a sense of security and peace throughout the night and into the next day.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction, focusing on the meaning of each word. Raising your hands slightly, as was the practice of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, can enhance the feeling of supplication. It's beneficial to understand the words you are uttering, reflecting on your need for Allah's protection and His boundless ability to provide and safeguard.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encompasses a profound request for complete well-being ('afiyah), which includes protection from all forms of harm, both physical and spiritual, in this life and the next. By asking for 'afw (pardon) and 'afiyah in one's deen, dunya, family, and wealth, one is essentially seeking Allah's covering and support in all aspects of life. This grants immense peace of mind, safeguarding against anxieties related to financial instability, personal safety, and spiritual deviation. It's a comprehensive shield against calamities, major and minor.
Source & Authentication
The hadith describes that 'Abdullah bin 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) said: 'The Messenger of Allah ﷺ never failed to remember Allah Almighty at all times. He used to supplicate with these words in the evening: 'Allahumma inni as'alukal 'afiyah fid-dunya wal-akhirah. Allahumma inni as'alukal 'afwa wal-'afiyata fi deeni wa dunyaya wa ahli wa mali. Allahumma-stur 'awrati wa amin raw'ati. Allahumma-hfadni min bayni yadayya wa min khalfi wa 'an yameeni wa 'an shimalee wa min fawqi, wa a'udhu bi 'adhmateka an ughtala min tahti.' (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 weaknesses and calm 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 might lest I be consumed from beneath me.)' - Sahih Muslim 2710