Dua & Sunnah

Dua for Protection from Landslides and Seeking Allah's Steadfastness

Weather & Nature
Sahih HadithSahih Muslim 2716

اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الْعَافِيَةَ فِي الدُّنْيَا وَالآخِرَةِ، 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 comfort my fears. O Allah, protect me from in front of me, from behind me, from my right, 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 aamin raw'ati. Allahumma-hfadni min bayni yadayya wa min khalfi, wa 'an yameeni wa 'an shimali, wa min fawqi, wa a'udhu bi 'adhamatika an ughtala min tahti.

When to Read

This comprehensive dua is powerful for seeking overall protection, and it specifically includes seeking refuge from being struck from beneath. This makes it particularly relevant during times of natural disasters like landslides, earthquakes, or floods where the ground itself can become unstable. It's recommended to recite this dua in the morning and evening, as taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, to encompass all times of day and night within Allah's protection.

How to Read

This dua is best recited with sincerity and a deep sense of reliance on Allah. Recite it in the morning and evening. Imagine yourself seeking refuge in Allah's vastness and power against all forms of harm, including the unseen dangers of natural calamities. Focus on the words and their meaning, asking Allah with conviction for His protection and steadfastness.

Virtues & Benefits

This dua encapsulates a request for comprehensive well-being ('afiyah) which means being protected from all forms of harm and suffering, both physically and spiritually. It is a safeguard for one's faith, life, family, and wealth. The specific mention of seeking refuge from being struck from beneath is a direct plea for protection against calamities that originate from the earth, making it exceptionally suitable for seeking safety from landslides and earthquakes. Reciting it in the morning and evening is a Sunnah that ensures continuous divine protection.

Source & Authentication

Narrated Abdullah ibn Umar (may Allah be pleased with them both): Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) never neglected these supplications either in the evening or in 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 comfort my fears. O Allah, protect me from in front of me, from behind me, from my right, from my left, and from above me, and I seek refuge in Your Magnificence from being struck from beneath me.' (Sahih Muslim 2716)
Sahih HadithSahih Muslim 2716
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