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 forgiveness and well-being in my religion, my worldly affairs, my family, and my wealth. O Allah, conceal my defects and calm my fears. O Allah, protect me from what is in front of me and behind me, from my right and my left, and from above me, and I seek refuge in Your greatness from being unexpectedly seized from below me (i.e., by sudden, treacherous attack or deception).
Allahumma inni as'alukal-'afwa wal-'afiyah fi dini wa dunyaya wa ahli wa mali. Allahummas-tur 'awrati, wa amin raw'ati. Allahummahfazni min bayni yadayya, wa min khalfi, wa 'an yamini, wa 'an shimali, wa min fawqi, wa a'udhu bi'azhamatika an ughtala min tahti.
When to Read
This comprehensive supplication for protection is particularly emphasized to be recited **every morning and evening**. It is also highly recommended whenever you feel a sense of fear, anxiety about being tricked, deceived, or harmed by unforeseen circumstances or hidden enemies. The phrase 'an ughtala min tahti' (to be unexpectedly seized from below) specifically addresses concerns about treachery and hidden plots, making it apt for situations where you fear deception.
How to Read
Recite this dua with **sincerity and complete conviction**, understanding the profound meanings of each phrase. Reflect on Allah's absolute power to protect you from all directions and all forms of harm, whether apparent or hidden, including the most insidious forms of deception and treachery. As you say 'Allahummas-tur 'awrati, wa amin raw'ati,' acknowledge your vulnerabilities and seek Allah's cover and tranquility. When you conclude with 'a'udhu bi'azhamatika an ughtala min tahti,' internalize the deep reliance on Allah's immense greatness to shield you from any sudden, deceptive, or treacherous attack that could come from an unexpected quarter.
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting this powerful dua regularly provides **comprehensive protection** from all types of harm, both physical and spiritual. It grants peace of mind by entrusting all one's affairs – religion, worldly life, family, and wealth – to Allah's care. Specifically, seeking refuge 'from being unexpectedly seized from below' offers a shield against hidden enemies, plots, betrayals, and deceptive schemes that aim to harm you when you least expect it. It brings tranquility, knowing that Allah, in His greatness, is guarding you from every direction and from every form of treacherous evil, as explicitly mentioned by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
Source & Authentication
Abdullah ibn Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allah ﷺ never abandoned these supplications in the evening and in the morning: 'Allahumma inni as'alukal-'afiyata fid-dunya wal-akhirah. Allahumma inni as'alukal-'afwa wal-'afiyata fi dini wa dunyaya wa ahli wa mali. Allahummas-tur 'awrati, wa amin raw'ati. Allahummahfazni min bayni yadayya, wa min khalfi, wa 'an yamini, wa 'an shimali, wa min fawqi, wa a'udhu bi'azhamatika an ughtala min tahti.' (O Allah, I ask You for well-being in this world and the Hereafter. O Allah, I ask You for forgiveness and well-being in my religion, my worldly affairs, my family, and my wealth. O Allah, conceal my defects and calm my fears. O Allah, protect me from what is in front of me and behind me, from my right and my left, and from above me, and I seek refuge in Your greatness from being unexpectedly seized from below me.)