بِسْمِ اللهِ، اللَّهُمَّ عَافِنِي فِي بَدَنِي، اللَّهُمَّ عَافِنِي فِي سَمْعِي، اللَّهُمَّ عَافِنِي فِي بَصَرِي، لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ أَنْتَ. اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْكُفْرِ، وَالْفَقْرِ، اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ عَذَابِ الْقَبْرِ، لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ أَنْتَ.
In the name of Allah. 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. 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.
Bismillah. Allahumma 'afini fi badani, Allahumma 'afini fi sam'i, Allahumma 'afini fi basari, la ilaha illa anta. Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal kufri wal faqri, Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min 'adhab il-qabri, la ilaha illa anta.
When to Read
This comprehensive dua is recommended to be recited before sleeping, especially when one might be looking at their reflection in a mirror before bed. It serves as a powerful shield against various forms of harm, including physical ailments, disbelief, poverty, and the torments of the grave, and by extension, can offer solace and protection from disturbing thoughts or nightmares that might arise from such moments.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction. It is best to say it after your 'Isha prayer and before you lie down to sleep. Focus on the meaning of each phrase, asking Allah for protection and well-being. While not explicitly stated, it's understood that one would face the Qiblah or their general sleeping direction when reciting prayers for sleep.
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting this dua before sleep is a profound way to seek Allah's protection throughout the night. It encompasses seeking refuge from physical ailments ('afini fi badani, sam'i, basari), spiritual disbelief (kufri), worldly hardship (faqri), and the torments of the grave ('adhab il-qabri). By invoking Allah's protection in this manner, one can achieve peace of mind, leading to a more restful sleep and warding off distressing dreams or nightmares. It's a comprehensive supplication for holistic well-being.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) used to teach his companions, when they went to bed, to recite: 'Allahumma 'afini fi badani, Allahumma 'afini fi sam'i, Allahumma 'afini fi basari, la ilaha illa anta. Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal kufri wal faqri, Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min 'adhab il-qabri, la ilaha illa anta.' (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. 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.)