اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الْعَافِيَةَ فِي الدُّنْيَا وَالآخِرَةِ، اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الْعَفْوَ وَالْعَافِيَةَ فِي دِينِي وَدُنْيَاىَ وَأَهْلِي وَمَالِي، اللَّهُمَّ اسْتُرْ عَوْرَاتِي وَآمِنْ رَوْعَاتِي، اللَّهُمَّ احْفَظْنِي مِنْ بَيْنِ يَدَىَّ 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 wealth. O Allah, conceal my faults and comfort 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 destroyed 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 yamiini wa 'an shimaali 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. It embodies a complete plea for protection and well-being, which naturally includes the desire to remain self-sufficient and not become a burden, particularly as one ages. Consider making it a regular part of your supplications, seeking Allah's protection throughout your life's journey, including its later stages.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and focus, contemplating its deep meaning. Raise your hands as you would during supplication and turn towards the Qiblah if possible. Ensure you pronounce the Arabic clearly and understand the English translation, internalizing the request you are making to Allah. Consistency is key; make it a habit.
Virtues & Benefits
The 'Afiyah (well-being) encompasses protection from all harm, suffering, and affliction, both physically and spiritually. By asking for 'Afiyah in religion, worldly affairs, family, and wealth, we are essentially asking Allah to grant us a life free from debilitating challenges and dependency. This includes the capacity to care for ourselves and our loved ones, and to maintain our dignity and independence, especially in old age, without becoming a burden.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Ibn 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with them): The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) never abandoned these supplications: اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الْعَافِيَةَ فِي الدُّنْيَا وَالآخِرَةِ، اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الْعَفْوَ وَالْعَافِيَةَ فِي دِينِي وَدُنْيَاىَ وَأَهْلِي وَمَالِي، اللَّهُمَّ اسْتُرْ عَوْرَاتِي وَآمِنْ رَوْعَاتِي، اللَّهُمَّ احْفَظْنِي مِنْ بَيْنِ يَدَىَّ 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 wealth. O Allah, conceal my faults and comfort 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 destroyed from beneath me.) Sunan Abi Dawud 5074