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 pardon and well-being in my religion and my worldly affairs, my family and my wealth. O Allah, conceal my faults and ease 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-'afwa wal-'afiyata 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 yamini, wa 'an shimali, wa min fawqi, wa a'udhu bi'azamatika an ughtala min tahti.
When to Read
This comprehensive dua is excellent to recite in the morning and evening, seeking Allah's protection and well-being. It's particularly beneficial when you feel the weight of past hurts or the tendency to hold onto resentment. Reciting it regularly helps cultivate a heart that is less burdened by grudges, fostering inner peace and a focus on moving forward positively.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a focused heart. Imagine Allah's protection enveloping you as you speak the words. Make a conscious effort to internalize the meaning – seeking not just physical safety, but also protection from the internal ailments of the heart like resentment and unforgiveness. Raise your hands as you would during supplication, and say it with conviction.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates a profound request for holistic well-being and protection. By asking for 'afw (pardon) and 'afiyah (well-being), we seek Allah's mercy for our shortcomings and His safeguarding from all harm, both spiritual and material. The specific mention of protection from all directions signifies a complete shield against visible and hidden dangers. Forgiveness and well-being granted by Allah are the keys to releasing the heavy burden of grudges, as they purify the heart and allow it to find solace and peace, rather than dwelling on past pains.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abdullah bin Umar (may Allah be pleased with them both): The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) never failed to recite these supplications at the close of the day and at the close of the night: 'O Allah, I ask You for pardon and well-being in my religion and my worldly affairs, my family and my wealth. O Allah, conceal my faults and ease 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.'