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 calm my fears. O Allah, protect me from before me and from behind me, from my right and from my left, and from above me. I seek refuge in Your magnificence lest I be consumed 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. Allahumma-stur 'awrati wa amin raw'ati. Allahumma-hfadni min bayni yadayya wa min khalfi, wa 'an yomini wa 'an shimali, wa min fawqi, wa a'udhu bi-'adhamatika an ughtala min tahti.
When to Read
This powerful supplication is recommended to be recited in the evening, after the Asr prayer or as part of the evening remembrance (Adhkar al-Masah). It's particularly poignant when facing difficulties or seeking general protection and well-being as the day concludes and night approaches.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a present heart. It is ideally recited once. Focus on the meaning of each phrase, truly asking Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He) for His encompassing protection and care as you transition into the evening and night.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua encompasses asking Allah for 'afiyah, which means well-being and protection from all harm, both physical and spiritual, in this life and the next. It covers personal safety, religious integrity, family, and wealth. The latter part seeks refuge from hidden dangers, emphasizing Allah's ultimate power to protect us from all conceivable threats, even those we might not be aware of. Reciting this in the evening can bring a sense of peace and security, knowing you've sought the ultimate protection as the day ends.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abdullah (may Allah be pleased with him): Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) used to teach us the Tashahhud as he taught us the Qur'an, saying: 'All compliments, prayers and pure deeds are for Allah. To you be peace, O Prophet, and Allah's mercy and blessings. Compliments be for us and for Allah's righteous slaves. I bear witness that there is no god but Allah, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His slave and His Messenger. (Then recite this dua): Allahumma inni as'alukal 'afiyata fid-dunya wal-akhirah. Allahumma inni as'alukal 'afwa wal-'afiyata fi dini wa dunyaya wa ahli wa mali. Allahumma-stur 'awrati wa amin raw'ati. Allahumma-hfadni min bayni yadayya wa min khalfi, wa 'an yomini 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 pardon and well-being in my religion, my worldly affairs, my family, and my property. O Allah, conceal my faults and calm my fears. O Allah, protect me from before me and from behind me, from my right and from my left, and from above me. I seek refuge in Your magnificence lest I be consumed from beneath me.)' And Abdullah used to say: 'This is a correct narration from Allah's Messenger (ﷺ).'