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 religious and worldly affairs. O Allah, I ask You to conceal my faults and to protect me from what makes me fearful. O Allah, guard me from before me and from behind me, and 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 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 perfect for reciting when you feel a sense of vulnerability or concern for the wider Muslim community, especially when observing instances of oppression or the powerful taking advantage of others. It's a staple morning and evening supplication, as recommended by the Prophet ﷺ, offering a broad shield of protection.
How to Read
Recite this with sincere conviction, focusing on the meaning of each phrase. Imagine Allah's protection encompassing you and the entire Ummah. It’s particularly potent when uttered with a heavy heart, seeking Allah's intervention against injustice. As with all duas, raising your hands slightly can enhance the sense of supplication, though it's not a strict condition.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates a profound request for Allah's protection across all aspects of life – religious, worldly, personal, and financial. By asking for 'afiyah (well-being and safety), we seek refuge from all forms of harm, including the subtle and overt exploitation by those in positions of power. It is a comprehensive plea for divine safeguarding, ensuring that our vulnerabilities are covered and our fears are allayed. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ himself taught this dua as a means of broad protection.
Source & Authentication
The hadith narrated by Abdullah ibn Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) states: The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) used to teach them to say at the end of prayer: 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. (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 religious and worldly affairs. O Allah, I ask You to conceal my faults and to protect me from what makes me fearful. O Allah, guard me from before me and from behind me, and from my right and from my left, and from above me, and I seek refuge in Your Magnificence from being struck from beneath me.) — Sunan Abi Dawud 1543. It is also found in Sunan Ibn Majah 3842 with a similar wording.