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 property. O Allah, conceal my faults and calm 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 taken by surprise 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-hfazni min bayni yadayya wa min khalfi wa 'an yadini wa 'an shimali wa min fawqi, wa a'udhu bi'azamatika an ughtala min tahti.
When to Read
This comprehensive dua is highly recommended to be recited before sleeping. It encompasses seeking protection in all aspects of life, both worldly and spiritual, and specifically includes asking for refuge from being attacked from beneath, which can be interpreted as seeking safety during sleep from any hidden dangers or the grave itself.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and presence of heart before you go to sleep. It is a beautiful and encompassing supplication that covers protection from all directions and aspects of life. Raise your hands as you would in prayer (though it is not obligatory) to make the supplication. Understand the meaning of each phrase as you recite it, connecting with Allah's power and mercy.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua, narrated by Abdullah ibn Umar (may Allah be pleased with him), is incredibly comprehensive. It asks Allah for 'Afiyah, which means well-being and protection from all harm, hardship, and undesirable things, in both this life and the next. It specifically requests protection for our faith, our worldly matters, our families, and our wealth. The plea for protection from all directions is a powerful request for safeguarding our entire existence, and seeking refuge in Allah's Magnificence from being taken by surprise from beneath highlights a deep reliance on Him for safety, even from unseen threats during sleep.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abdullah ibn Umar (may Allah be pleased with them both): He said, 'The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) never used to leave these words when he reached the evening and the morning: "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 property. O Allah, conceal my faults and calm 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 taken by surprise from beneath me."' (Sunan Abi Dawud 4995)