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 property. O Allah, conceal my faults and secure me from my anxieties. O Allah, protect me from before me and behind me, from my right and from my left, and from above me, and I seek refuge in Your Magnificence from being overthrown 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. Allahummastur 'awrati wa amin raw'ati. Allahumma-hfadhni min bayni yadayya wa min khalfi, wa 'an yameeni wa 'an shimalee, wa min fawqi, wa a'udhu bi'adhamatika an ughtala min taHtee.
When to Read
This is a profoundly comprehensive dua that covers all aspects of life. Recite it daily, especially in the morning after Fajr prayer, and in the evening after Maghrib prayer, as the Prophet ﷺ taught us. It's particularly vital when you feel overwhelmed by uncertainties, facing new challenges, or simply seeking a robust shield against all forms of harm, seen and unseen.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a heart full of reliance on Allah. Make a conscious effort to understand the meaning of each phrase. Raise your hands as the Prophet ﷺ would do for certain duas, and lower them after completion. Imagine Allah's protection enveloping you as you speak these words. Be steadfast in reciting it regularly, making it a habit for your daily life.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encompasses a complete request for safety and peace. * **'Afiyah (Well-being):** Asking for 'afiyah means asking for protection from all forms of hardship, illness, and distress, both physically and spiritually. * **Protection from Harm:** The specific mention of protection from all directions ('before me, behind me, from my right, from my left, and from above me, and from beneath me') shows the encompassing nature of Allah's protection when sought sincerely. * **Security and Peace:** Seeking refuge from being 'overthrown from beneath me' implies protection from sudden calamities and hidden dangers. * **Comprehensive Request:** It covers our 'deen' (religion), 'dunya' (worldly life), 'ahl' (family), and 'mal' (wealth), ensuring a holistic plea for Allah's blessings and safeguard.
Source & Authentication
The narration in Sunan Abi Dawud mentions: 'Abdullah ibn 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with them) said: 'The Messenger of Allah ﷺ never abandoned these supplications when evening came and when morning came: '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 secure me from my anxieties. O Allah, protect me from before me and behind me, from my right and from my left, and from above me, and I seek refuge in Your Magnificence from being overthrown from beneath me.' [Sunan Abi Dawud 5074]