اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الْعَافِيَةَ فِي دِينِي، وَدُنْيَايَ، وَأَهْلِي، وَمَالِي، اللَّهُمَّ اسْتُرْ عَوْرَاتِي، وَآمِنْ رَوْعَاتِي، وَاحْفَظْنِي 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 my religion, my worldly affairs, my family, and my wealth. O Allah, conceal my faults and protect me from that which frightens me. O Allah, guard me from my front and from my back, from my right and from my left, and from above me. I seek refuge in Your magnificence lest I be consumed from beneath me.
Allahumma inni as'alukal 'afiyata fi dini, wa dunyaya, wa ahli, wa mali. Allahumma-stur 'awrati, wa aamin raw'ati, wahfazni min bayni yadayya, wa min khalfi, wa 'an yameeni, wa 'an shimalee, wa min fawqi, wa a'udhu bi'adhamatika an ughtala min tahti.
When to Read
This comprehensive dua for 'afiyah (well-being and protection) is incredibly versatile. You can and should make it a regular part of your supplications, especially during the morning and evening. When you specifically fear negative influences affecting your spouse, you can recite this dua while visualizing your spouse being enveloped in Allah's protection.
How to Read
Recite this dua sincerely, with conviction in Allah's power to protect. Raise your hands as you would for other supplications. Focus on the meaning of each phrase, asking Allah to safeguard your spouse's religious commitment, their worldly life, and their connection with you and your family, shielding them from harm that might arise from social interactions or external pressures.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encompasses asking Allah for comprehensive well-being ('afiyah) in all aspects of life: religion, worldly matters, family, and wealth. By asking for protection from all directions – front, back, right, left, above, and below – you are seeking a complete shield from any harm or negative influence that could reach your spouse. This includes protection from bad company, harmful ideas, and any social environment that might compromise their deen or character.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) taught this dua: 'Allahumma inni as'alukal 'afiyata fi dini, wa dunyaya, wa ahli, wa mali. Allahumma-stur 'awrati, wa aamin raw'ati, wahfazni min bayni yadayya, wa min khalfi, wa 'an yameeni, wa 'an shimalee, wa min fawqi, wa a'udhu bi'adhamatika an ughtala min tahti.' (O Allah, I ask You for well-being in my religion, my worldly affairs, my family, and my wealth. O Allah, conceal my faults and protect me from that which frightens me. O Allah, guard me from my front and from my back, from my right and from my left, and from above me. I seek refuge in Your magnificence lest I be consumed from beneath me.)