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 forgiveness and Your well-being in my religion, my worldly affairs, my family, and my wealth. O Allah, conceal my private parts and make me feel secure from distress. 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 taken from beneath me.
Allahumma inni as'alukal 'afiyah 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-hfadhni min bayni yadayya wa min khalfi, wa 'an yameeni wa 'an shimalee, wa min fawqi, wa a'udhu bi 'azamatika an ughtala min tahti.
When to Read
This comprehensive dua for well-being is particularly fitting before a cesarean section. It encompasses seeking protection, health, and security for oneself and family. Recite it during pregnancy, especially as the delivery date approaches, and specifically before entering the operating room or as labor begins. It's also a beautiful dua to make during the entire process for the mother and the baby's safety.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction, focusing on the meaning of seeking Allah's protection and well-being. It's recommended to raise your hands slightly when making dua, as the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ did. Focus on the feeling of dependence on Allah and trust in His plan. You can repeat it multiple times, and it's beneficial to teach it to your spouse or a close family member to recite for you.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a powerful supplication for overall well-being ('Afiyah), which encompasses protection from all harm, illness, and distress. By asking Allah for 'Afiyah, you are seeking His encompassing care in both your worldly life and the Hereafter. The specific requests for protection from all directions and from being harmed from beneath highlight the comprehensive nature of seeking refuge in Allah, which is crucial during a medical procedure like a cesarean section.
Source & Authentication
The hadith describes 'Abdullah bin 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with them both) saying: 'The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to teach them [i.e., the Companions] to seek refuge with Allah from the evil of the punishment of the grave and from the evil of the punishment of the Fire, and to seek refuge with Allah from the evil of the trial of the Dajjal, and to seek refuge with Allah from the evil of the trial of life and the trial of death.' Then 'Abdullah bin 'Umar mentioned a similar hadith regarding seeking refuge from certain matters. The specific wording used in the dua is a well-established supplication for seeking complete well-being and protection, often taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. The chain of narration for this specific wording is classified as Hasan.