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 secure me from that which makes me uneasy. O Allah, protect me from before me, from behind me, from my right, 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'alukal 'afwa wal-'afiyata fi deeni wa dunyaya wa ahli wa mali. Allahummastur 'awrati wa amin raw'ati. Allahumma-hfadhni min bayni yadayya wa min khalfi wa 'an yameeni wa 'an shimalee wa min fawqi, wa a'udhu bi 'adhamatika an ughtala min tahti.
When to Read
This comprehensive dua is perfect for recitation, especially as one ages and faces increased uncertainties. It’s a powerful supplication to seek Allah’s protection and peace as life progresses, acknowledging the unknown future and seeking strength to face it with faith and trust. Recite it in the morning and evening, or whenever you feel anxious about what lies ahead.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and a humble heart, focusing on the meaning of each phrase. Raise your hands slightly, as was the practice of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, and seek Allah’s ultimate protection. Visualize His infinite mercy encompassing you and granting you peace. The dua is comprehensive, covering both worldly and religious well-being, and seeking refuge from all directions, emphasizing reliance on Allah for security.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates a profound request for *'afiyah* (well-being, safety, and protection) in all aspects of life, both now and in the Hereafter. By asking for protection from all directions and from unexpected harm ('being struck from beneath'), it addresses the common anxieties of facing the unknown. The elderly, in particular, can find immense solace in this supplication, as it seeks Allah's covering of their flaws and security from fears, fostering a sense of trust and peace in their later years.
Source & Authentication
‘Abdullah ibn ‘Umar (may Allah be pleased with them) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) never abandoned these supplications in the morning and the evening: '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 secure me from that which makes me uneasy. O Allah, protect me from before me, from behind me, from my right, from my left, and from above me, and I seek refuge in Your Magnificence from being struck from beneath me.' And he (ﷺ) said: 'Abdullah ibn ‘Umar used to say: ‘I have not seen the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) abandoning these supplications in all circumstances.' (Sunan Abi Dawud 3580)