Short Afiyah Dua — Two Words for Qadr Night
The all-covering ask for Laylatul Qadr and every Ramadan night
Also searched as: afiyah dua • aafiyat ki dua • qadr night dua • short afiyah dua
Arabic
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الْعَفْوَ وَالْعَافِيَةَ
Transliteration
Allahumma inni asalukal-afwa wal-afiyah.
Meaning
O Allah, I ask You for pardon and well-being.
Reference
Sunan al-Tirmidhi
When to recite
Laylatul Qadr and nightly in Ramadan • Often
Virtue
When Abbas asked for a special dua, the Prophet ﷺ taught him this — pardon in the Hereafter and well-being in this world, the two things every Qadr night is about. (See also the longer morning-evening Afiyah dua.)
Sources & review
Sunan al-Tirmidhi
Prophetic dua • Narrated by Abbas ibn Abd al-Muttalib • Grade: Hasan • Learn personal details from a qualified teacher; minor school differences exist.
Educational content — not a fatwa. See methodology and disclaimer.
Reviewed • 2026-01-01Our methodology
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
When should I recite Short Afiyah Dua — Two Words for Qadr Night?
Laylatul Qadr and nightly in Ramadan. Recite it often.
What is the virtue of Short Afiyah Dua — Two Words for Qadr Night?
When Abbas asked for a special dua, the Prophet ﷺ taught him this — pardon in the Hereafter and well-being in this world, the two things every Qadr night is about. (See also the longer morning-evening Afiyah dua.)
Where is Short Afiyah Dua — Two Words for Qadr Night from?
Source: Sunan al-Tirmidhi (narrated by Abbas ibn Abd al-Muttalib). Grade: Hasan. As always, learn the wording from a teacher and consult scholars for rulings.
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