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 forgiveness and well-being in my religion, my worldly affairs, my family, and my property. O Allah, conceal my faults and safeguard me from fears. O Allah, protect me from before me, behind me, from my right, from my left, and from above me. I seek refuge in Your might 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 aamin raw'ati. Allahumma-hfadni min bayni yadayya wa min khalfi wa 'an yameeni wa 'an shimali wa min fawqi, wa a'udhu bi 'adamatika an ughtala min tahti.
When to Read
This powerful dua is for anyone experiencing separation from loved ones, whether due to work, travel, Hajj or Umrah, or any other circumstance. Recite it during times of loneliness, stress, or when you feel your spiritual connection wavering due to distance. It's particularly beneficial when you feel overwhelmed by the challenges of separation.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and heartfelt earnestness. Try to find a quiet place where you can focus, perhaps after your obligatory prayers or during the night. Raise your hands in supplication as the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us, and reflect deeply on the meaning of the words. Visualize Allah's protection encompassing you and your loved ones. The Prophet ﷺ would often repeat supplications three times for emphasis.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua asks Allah for protection and well-being in all aspects of life – religious, worldly, familial, and financial. It covers physical and spiritual safety, seeking refuge from harm and fear. By asking for 'Afiyah' (well-being/safety), we are asking for a state of being free from all trials and tribulations, both seen and unseen. When separated from loved ones, feelings of vulnerability and loneliness can arise; this dua directly addresses these by invoking Allah's comprehensive protection and care, strengthening our reliance on Him and our spiritual bond even when physically apart.
Source & Authentication
‘Abdullah ibn ‘Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) used to supplicate in these words: 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 aamin raw'ati. Allahumma-hfadni min bayni yadayya wa min khalfi wa 'an yameeni wa 'an shimali wa min fawqi, wa a'udhu bi 'adamatika 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 property. O Allah, conceal my faults and safeguard me from fears. O Allah, protect me from before me, behind me, from my right, from my left, and from above me. I seek refuge in Your might from being struck from beneath me.)