اللَّهُمَّ احْفَظْ فَرْجِي وَاسْتُرْ عَوْرَتِي، اللَّهُمَّ احْفَظْنِي مِنْ بَيْنِ يَدَيَّ وَمِنْ خَلْفِي، وَعَنْ يَمِينِي وَعَنْ شِمَالِي، وَمِنْ فَوْقِي، وَأَعُوذُ بِعَظَمَتِكَ أَنْ أُغْتَالَ مِنْ تَحْتِي
O Allah, guard my private parts and conceal my private parts. O Allah, protect me from my front and from behind me, from my right and from my left, and from above me. And I seek refuge in Your might lest I be engulfed from beneath me.
Allahumma-hfadh farji wastur 'awrati, Allahumma-hfadhni min bayni yadayya wa min khalfi, wa 'an yamini wa 'an shimali, wa min fawqi, wa a'udhu bi-'azamatika an ughtala min tahti.
When to Read
This dua is particularly relevant when looking at one's reflection, especially in a mirror. It serves as a reminder to seek Allah's protection over our physical bodies and to maintain modesty and awareness of His presence, even in our most personal moments of self-observation. It's a holistic prayer for protection against various forms of harm and temptation.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and focus, understanding the meaning behind each phrase. As you look at your reflection, remember that your very being, your form and features, are all creations of Allah. This dua helps to ground you in that realization, seeking His protection and acknowledging His sovereignty over your existence.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua encompasses seeking protection for one's chastity and modesty, as well as overall safety from all directions. By invoking Allah's might, one affirms complete reliance on Him for safeguarding against hidden dangers and unforeseen calamities. It fosters a mindset of constant remembrance and humility, recognizing that our physical well-being and integrity are blessings from Allah.
Source & Authentication
Umm Salamah (may Allah be pleased with her) said: When the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) would finish his prayer, he would say (reciting the above dua). Narrated by 'Abdullah bin Sahl, who heard Abu Malik Al-Ash'ari say: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 'Part of a person's perfection in his Islam is his leaving that which does not concern him.' This hadith, while not directly about the reflection dua, highlights the importance of self-awareness and focusing on what is beneficial, aligning with the spirit of seeking protection and guarding oneself.