Dua & Sunnah

Gratitude for Sight and Hearing

Gratitude
Sahih HadithSunan Abi Dawud 5088

اللَّهُمَّ عَافِنِي فِي بَدَنِي، اللَّهُمَّ عَافِنِي فِي سَمْعِي، اللَّهُمَّ عَافِنِي فِي بَصَرِي، لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ أَنْتَ

O Allah, grant me well-being in my body. O Allah, grant me well-being in my hearing. O Allah, grant me well-being in my sight. There is no god but You.

Allahumma 'afini fi badani, Allahumma 'afini fi sam'i, Allahumma 'afini fi basari, la ilaha illa anta.

When to Read

This is a profound dua for daily remembrance and gratitude. It's particularly beneficial to recite this after Fajr prayer, as the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ would often supplicate for health and well-being at the start of his day. It can be said at any time you feel moved to express thanks for these vital senses.

How to Read

Recite this dua with sincere intention and a feeling of deep gratitude. Focus on each part: your body, your hearing, and your sight. Understand that these are immense blessings from Allah. You can raise your hands slightly when making this dua, as is often the practice when supplicating.

Virtues & Benefits

This dua is a comprehensive supplication for overall health and a direct expression of gratitude for the senses Allah has bestowed upon us. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ himself taught this dua, highlighting its importance. By asking for well-being ('afiyah) in our body, hearing, and sight, we acknowledge their value and seek Allah's continued protection. It reinforces the understanding that these faculties are gifts, and true gratitude involves seeking Allah's contentment and protection for them.

Source & Authentication

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to supplicate: 'O Allah, grant me well-being in my body. O Allah, grant me well-being in my hearing. O Allah, grant me well-being in my sight. There is no god but You.' (Repeated three times.) He also used to supplicate: 'O Allah, I seek refuge in You from disbelief and poverty. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the punishment of the grave, there is no god but You.' (Repeated three times.)
Sahih HadithSunan Abi Dawud 5088
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