اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ العَافِيَةَ فِي الدُّنْيَا وَالآخِرَةِ، اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ العَفْوَ وَالعَافِيَةَ 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 faults 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. I seek refuge in Your Mightiness lest I be consumed from beneath me.
Allahumma inni as'aluka al-'afiyata fid-dunya wal-akhirah. Allahumma inni as'aluka al-'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 yameeni wa 'an shimali, wa min fawqi, wa a'udhu bi 'adhamatika an ughtala min tahti.
When to Read
This comprehensive dua is perfect to recite before embarking on any journey, whether for Hajj, Umrah, visiting family, or any other travel. It's best to say it as you are preparing to leave your home or as you are about to begin the actual travel, particularly as you mount your transport.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and conviction. Imagine Allah's protection surrounding you. Raise your hands as you make the supplication, if possible, showing your reliance on Him. Focus on each phrase, seeking Allah's perfect protection for your religion, your life, your loved ones, and your property, especially during the vulnerability of travel.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates a complete plea for Allah's protection and well-being ('afiyah). By asking for 'afiyah in religion, worldly affairs, family, and wealth, you are seeking a comprehensive state of soundness and freedom from hardship. The specific pleas for protection from all directions and from being 'consumed from beneath' highlight the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ foresight and the depth of his supplication for safety during travel, a time when one might be more exposed to unforeseen dangers and illnesses.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abdullah bin 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with them): Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) used to teach them (i.e., the companions) that in supplication they should say: '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 faults 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. I seek refuge in Your Mightiness lest I be consumed from beneath me.' (He added): 'Abdullah bin 'Umar said: He (i.e., Allah's Messenger ﷺ) used to say this when he had mounted his camel to set out on a journey.'