اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الْعَافِيَةَ فِي دُنْيَايَ وَآخِرَتِي، اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الْعَفْوَ وَالْعَافِيَةَ فِي دِينِي وَدُنْيَاىَ 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 flaws and comfort 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 'afiyata fi dunyaya wa akhirati. 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 perfect for reciting at any time, but especially during the blessed month of Ramadan. It's particularly beneficial during suhoor, at the time of breaking fast, and during the late-night prayers (Qiyam al-layl). The intention is to seek Allah's protection throughout the fasting day and night, guarding against internal and external evils and temptations that can distract from worship.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a heartfelt plea to Allah. Raise your hands as you would when making other duas. Ensure you understand the meaning of each phrase and focus on the request for Allah's complete protection and well-being. It's recommended to also reflect on the specific harms and temptations you wish to be protected from while fasting, making the dua more personal and impactful.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates a profound request for comprehensive protection. 'Al-'afiyah' (well-being) encompasses safety from all forms of harm, both physical and spiritual. By asking for protection in religion, worldly affairs, family, and wealth, we are seeking Allah's covering over every aspect of our lives. Protection from all directions (front, back, right, left, above, and below) signifies seeking Allah's encompassing shield against any conceivable danger or evil, including the temptations that can arise during fasting.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abdullah ibn Umar (may Allah be pleased with them both): The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) used to teach them to supplicate with these words: 'Allahumma inni as'alukal 'afiyata fi dunyaya wa akhirati. 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.' (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 flaws and comfort 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.)