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 wealth. O Allah, conceal my weaknesses and secure my fears. O Allah, protect me from in front of me, from behind me, from my right, from my left, and from above me, and I seek refuge in Your Might lest I be 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 yadini wa 'an shimali wa min fawqi, wa a'udhu bi 'adhamatika an ughtala min tahti.
When to Read
This powerful dua is comprehensive and can be recited at any time. It's particularly beneficial to make it during the times when duas are more likely to be accepted, such as after prayers, during the last third of the night, or when experiencing hardship. When we think about our parents, especially if they are elderly or facing specific challenges, this dua serves as a beautiful way to supplicate for their protection against all forms of harm, including the subtle and pervasive whispers of Shaytan that can lead to doubt, distress, or wrongdoing.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a humble heart, focusing on the meaning of each phrase. It's recommended to raise your hands in supplication as the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us. Ensure you are in a state of purity if possible. Think deeply about each aspect of protection you are asking Allah for – physical, spiritual, familial, and financial. Visualize Allah's immense power safeguarding your parents from every direction and from hidden dangers.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encompasses a holistic request for well-being ('afiyah) from Allah, which includes protection from all types of harm, both physical and spiritual. By asking for protection from every side and even from beneath, we are seeking Allah's shield against the unseen attacks of Shaytan, his whispers that sow discord, and his attempts to mislead. This prayer is a profound expression of love and concern for our parents, ensuring we fulfill our duty to them even through supplication. The 'afiyah requested covers all aspects of life, spiritual and worldly, bringing peace and security.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abdullah bin 'Umar: The Messenger of Allah ﷺ used to supplicate: '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 yadini wa 'an shimali wa min fawqi, wa a'udhu bi 'adhamatika an ughtala min tahti.' (Sahih al-Bukhari 7393)