اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّا نَسْأَلُكَ مُعَافَاةً فِي الدُّنْيَا وَالآخِرَةِ، اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّا نَسْأَلُكَ الْعَفْوَ وَالْعَافِيَةَ فِي دِينِنَا وَدُنْيَانَا، وَأَهْلِنَا وَمَالِنَا، اللَّهُمَّ اسْتُرْ عَوْرَاتِنَا وَآمِنْ رَوْعَاتِنَا، اللَّهُمَّ احْفَظْنَا مِنْ بَيْنِ أَيْدِينَا وَمِنْ خَلْفِنَا، وَعَنْ أَيْمَانِنَا وَعَنْ شَمَائِلِنَا، وَمِنْ فَوْقِنَا، وَنَعُوذُ بِعَظَمَتِكَ أَنْ نُغْتَالَ مِنْ تَحْتِنَا.
O Allah, we ask You for well-being in this world and the Hereafter. O Allah, we ask You for pardon and well-being in our religion and worldly affairs, and for our families and our wealth. O Allah, conceal our shortcomings and calm our fears. O Allah, protect us from before us and from behind us, from our right and from our left, and from above us. And we seek refuge in Your Magnificence from being struck from beneath us.
Allahumma inna nas'aluka mu'afatan fid-dunya wal-akhirah. Allahumma inna nas'aluka al-'afwa wal-'afiyata fi deenina wa dunyaana, wa ahlina wa maalina. Allahumma-stur 'awraatina wa aamin raw'aataana. Allahumma-hfazna min bayni aydeena wa min khalfina, wa 'an aymaannina wa 'an shamaa'ilna, wa min fawqina, wa na'udhu bi-'azamatika an nughtaala min tahtina.
When to Read
This comprehensive dua is invaluable for seeking Allah's protection for the entire Muslim community. It's particularly poignant to recite during times of widespread fear, natural disasters, disease outbreaks, or any situation that threatens the safety and well-being of Muslims globally. Making it a regular part of your morning and evening supplications, as taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, ensures a continuous shield of divine protection for yourself and for the entire Ummah.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a heart full of reliance on Allah. Face the Qiblah if possible, and raise your hands in supplication, following the Sunnah. Reflect on the meaning of each phrase, truly feeling your dependence on Allah for protection. Repeat it with conviction, understanding that Allah's power encompasses all creation. Making dua for your brothers and sisters in Islam, even when they are absent, is a sign of true brotherhood and is highly beloved by Allah.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a profound shield against all forms of harm, encompassing spiritual, physical, and material well-being. By seeking Allah's protection from every direction, we affirm our absolute reliance on Him, the Ultimate Protector. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua as a means to secure comprehensive well-being, demonstrating its immense value. Reciting it not only protects the individual but, when intended for the Ummah, it contributes to the collective safety and stability of the Muslim world, fulfilling a significant aspect of Islamic brotherhood.
Source & Authentication
‘Abdullah ibn ‘Umar (may Allah be pleased with them) said: "The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) never omitted these supplications, in the morning and in the evening: 'O Allah, I ask You for pardon and well-being in this world and the Hereafter. O Allah, I ask You for pardon and well-being in my religion and my worldly affairs, and my family and my wealth. O Allah, conceal my flaws and make me feel secure from distress. O Allah, protect 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 destroyed from beneath me.'" (Sunan Abi Dawud 5074, Hasan)