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 protect me from what frightens me. O Allah, protect me from in front of 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 deeni 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 'adhamatika an ughtala min tahti.
When to Read
This comprehensive dua is a cornerstone for seeking protection and peace, making it ideal to recite in the evening. As the day winds down, we turn to Allah to safeguard us through the night and into the next day. It's a profound request for overall 'afiyah, which encompasses physical health, spiritual steadfastness, protection from harm, and contentment in all aspects of life.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and heartfelt supplication. Focus on the meaning of each phrase as you utter it. Raising your hands is a common practice during dua, though not strictly required for this specific supplication, it enhances the feeling of earnest seeking. Many scholars recommend reciting this dua in the morning as well, as it covers protection for the entire day and night cycle. The evening recitation is particularly powerful as we entrust our well-being to Allah as we rest.
Virtues & Benefits
The term 'afiyah (العَافِيَة) is incredibly comprehensive. It refers to being saved from any affliction, hardship, or loss. By asking for 'afiyah, you are seeking Allah's protection from physical illness, mental distress, financial ruin, spiritual deviation, and any harm in both this life and the Hereafter. It's a holistic request for divine care and safeguarding, covering all potential vulnerabilities.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) taught his uncle Al-Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) this powerful dua, saying: 'O Abbas, O my uncle, I shall give you something. I shall give you something. I shall give you a gift. I shall give you a favor. You do not ask Allah, the Mighty and Majestic, for anything with this supplication, except that He gives it to you. And you do not ask Him for protection from an enemy, except that He protects you from him. And you do not ask Him for wealth, except that He makes you wealthy. And you do not ask Him for anything of what is in your heart, except that He gives it to you. And do not learn it, O the people of the Messenger of Allah, and do not teach it to your children, except that you should always ask Allah for 'afiyah.' (Sunan Abi Dawud 4898, Sunan Ibn Majah 3871, Musnad Ahmad 4998 - Narrated by Al-Abbas bin Abd al-Muttalib). The version provided here is a comprehensive rendition often taught and recited, combining the core request for 'afiyah with specific pleas for protection and covering all directions.