اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الْعَافِيَةَ فِي الدُّنْيَا وَالآخِرَةِ، اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عَفْوَكَ وَعَافِيَتَكَ 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 Your pardon and Your well-being in my religious and worldly affairs, and my family and my wealth. O Allah, conceal my faults and calm 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 Magnificence from being struck from beneath me.
Allahumma inni as'alukal 'afiyata fid-dunya wal-akhirah. Allahumma inni as'aluka 'afwaka wa 'afiyataka fi dini wa dunyaya wa ahli wa mali. Allahumma-stur 'awrati wa amin raw'ati. Allahumma-hfadni min bayni yadayya wa min khalfi wa 'an yadini wa 'an shimali wa min fawqi, wa a'udhu bi-'adhimatika an ughtala min tahti.
When to Read
This comprehensive dua for 'afiyah (well-being, protection, and safety) is excellent to recite daily, especially in the morning and evening. It encapsulates asking Allah for protection in all aspects of life, which is crucial for maintaining health, strength, and the ability to remain active and engaged, particularly as one ages.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a hopeful heart. It's recommended to raise your hands slightly while supplicating, as was the practice of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Focus on the meaning of each phrase, truly asking Allah for His protection and care. It can be recited at any time, but the morning and evening are particularly emphasized for seeking Allah's protection.
Virtues & Benefits
The term 'afiyah encompasses a vast scope of blessings: freedom from illness, protection from harm, ease in affairs, and contentment. By consistently asking for 'afiyah, we are essentially asking Allah to keep us safe from all physical, spiritual, and worldly afflictions. This protection is vital for the elderly to maintain their ability to engage in daily life, worship, and remain connected with their communities and families, thus preserving their active and meaningful existence.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Ibn 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with them both): The Messenger of Allah ﷺ did not leave these supplications when he woke up and when he went to bed: '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 religious and worldly affairs, my family and my wealth. O Allah, conceal my faults and calm 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 Magnificence from being struck from beneath me.' (Sunan Abi Dawud 1545). This narration is classified as Hasan by some scholars due to corroborating chains.