اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ العَافِيَةَ فِي الدُّنْيَا وَالآخِرَةِ، اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ العَفْوَ وَالعَافِيَةَ 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 and my worldly affairs, and my family and my wealth. 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. And I seek refuge in Your Greatness lest I be overthrown 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 aamin raw'ati. Allahumma-hfazni min bayni yadayya wa min khalfi, wa 'an yameeni wa 'an shimalee, wa min fawqi, wa a'udhu bi'adhamatika an ughtala min tahti.
When to Read
This comprehensive dua is perfect for reciting before embarking on your Hajj or Umrah journey, and also during your time in the holy lands. It’s particularly relevant when you feel vulnerable or face the overwhelming crowds and potential challenges of pilgrimage. Recite it upon entering Ihram, before performing Tawaf or Sa'i, and whenever you seek Allah's protection from any harm or difficulty.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a focused heart, understanding the profound meaning of each request. Imagine yourself asking your Creator for His all-encompassing protection. While there's no specific required number, repeating it multiple times, especially during moments of reflection or supplication, can strengthen its impact. Ensure you are in a state of purity if possible, facing the Qiblah.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates a request for comprehensive well-being ('Afiyah), encompassing both spiritual and worldly aspects. Seeking 'Afiyah from Allah is a profound request that includes protection from all forms of harm, disease, distress, and calamity. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us this dua as a means of seeking Allah's protection from every conceivable direction – front, back, right, left, above, and below. This complete reliance and seeking of refuge with Allah's magnificence is a powerful shield against unforeseen dangers and hardships, especially crucial during the intensely demanding spiritual journey of Hajj and Umrah.
Source & Authentication
Ibn 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with them both) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) did not leave these supplications unrecited in the morning and the evening: 'O Allah, I ask You for pardon and well-being in my religion and my worldly affairs, and my family and my wealth. O Allah, conceal my faults and calm my fears. O Allah, protect me from before me and from behind me, and from my right and from my left, and from above me. And I seek refuge in Your Greatness lest I be overthrown from beneath me.'