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 pardon and well-being in my religion and my worldly affairs, and my family and my wealth. O Allah, conceal my faults and secure me from that which is terrifying. 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 Magnificence lest I be swallowed up 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 amin raw'ati. Allahumma-hfadhni min bayni yadayya wa min khalfi, wa 'an yamini wa 'an shimali, wa min fawqi, wa a'udhu bi 'adhamatika an ughtala min tahti.
When to Read
This comprehensive dua is perfect for reciting during the blessed hours of night worship, especially during Tahajjud. As you stand before Allah, seeking His closeness, this supplication encompasses requests for both spiritual and physical well-being, a holistic approach to health that aligns with the intention of dedicating your night to worship.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a humble heart. When you are prostrating (sajdah) during your night prayers, or in the Qunut, or simply after you finish your prayer and before you finish your supplication, raise your hands (if appropriate for the specific moment) and pour your heart out to Allah. Reflect on each part of the dua, truly asking Allah for His protection, pardon, and well-being in every aspect of your life, acknowledging His absolute power and seeking refuge in His magnificence.
Virtues & Benefits
The word 'Afiyah (العَافِيَة) is a comprehensive term in Islam, encompassing protection from all hardship, illness, and misfortune. By asking for 'Afiyah, we are asking Allah for the best of both worlds: protection from trials in this life and safety from punishment in the next. This dua, taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to his uncle Al-Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him), is a powerful means to safeguard oneself physically, spiritually, and emotionally. It's a request for overall security and health, making it incredibly potent during the quiet contemplation of night worship.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abdullah ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them): One day Al-Abbas said: 'O Messenger of Allah, teach me something I may ask Allah for.' The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 'O Allah, I ask You for pardon and 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 secure me from that which is terrifying. 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 Magnificence lest I be swallowed up from beneath me.' Abdullah ibn Abbas said: 'And he (the Prophet ﷺ) said: 'And he (Al-Abbas) used to ask Allah for this dua every day.' (Sunan Abi Dawud 1542, Sahih)