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, my family and my property. O Allah, conceal my faults and secure 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 might from being struck 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-hfazni 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 comprehensive dua is perfect for reciting daily, especially in the morning and evening. As we enter old age, our need for Allah's protection and well-being intensifies. Reciting this regularly can help us seek Allah's continuous care for our physical health, our faith, our loved ones, and our possessions, while also seeking refuge from harm.
How to Read
Make this dua with sincerity and conviction, raising your hands as you would when asking Allah for something important. Reflect on each part of the dua as you say it, truly feeling your dependence on Allah. It is recommended to recite it after the Fajr and Maghrib prayers, as this is a time when the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ emphasized seeking protection.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encompasses a profound request for 'Afiyah', which means being protected from all harm, illness, and hardship, both in this life and the next. It is a holistic supplication that covers spiritual, physical, familial, and financial well-being. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua, indicating its immense importance and the comprehensive protection it offers, making it particularly vital for the elderly who may face increased vulnerabilities.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Ibn 'Umar that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ never omitted these supplications: '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, my family and my property. O Allah, conceal my faults and secure 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 might from being struck from beneath me.' (Sahih, narrated by Abu Dawud, 5074; Tirmidhi, 3515)