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, my worldly affairs, my family, and my property. 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 consumed 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 yomini wa 'an shimali, wa min fawqi, wa a'udhu bi 'azamatika an ughtala min tahti.
When to Read
This comprehensive dua is particularly beneficial for the elderly, but anyone can recite it daily. It's especially poignant in the morning and evening. For our elders, it serves as a constant plea for protection against unexpected illnesses, accidents, or a sudden departure from this world before they are ready. It's a proactive way to seek Allah's covering and safety in all aspects of life.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a focused heart. Begin by seeking Allah's forgiveness ('Afw') and then His well-being ('Afiyah'), which encompasses physical health, spiritual soundness, protection of family and wealth, and security from all harm. Picture Allah's protection surrounding you from every direction. The mention of being 'consumed from beneath' can refer to sudden calamities like earthquakes or sinking, highlighting the comprehensive nature of this plea. It's best recited after the Fajr and Maghrib prayers, as this is a time when the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ encouraged seeking such protection.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates a profound request for 'Afiyah, which is a state of complete well-being and protection from all harm, both physically and spiritually. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ described 'Afiyah as one of the most important things to ask Allah for. By reciting this, one seeks protection from misguidance, hardship, illness, and the calamities that can strike suddenly, especially concerning the elderly whose bodies may be more vulnerable. It’s a holistic prayer for safety in faith, life, family, and possessions, ensuring peace of mind in this world and success in the Hereafter. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ himself used to seek refuge in Allah frequently, teaching us the importance of such supplications.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Ibn 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with them): The Messenger of Allah ﷺ did not leave these supplications which he recited in the morning and the evening, without recounting them. He said: '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 yomini wa 'an shimali, wa min fawqi, wa a'udhu bi 'azamatika an ughtala min tahti.' (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, my worldly affairs, my family, and my property. 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 consumed from beneath me.)