Complete Prayer for Safety in This World and the Hereafter with Arabic Text, Latin Transliteration, and Its Meaning

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www.jejaknesia.com - In the life of a Muslim, prayer is the most sincere means of communication between a servant and Allah SWT. Among the many prayers taught in Islam, there is one comprehensive set of supplications because it encompasses all aspects of life: faith, health, knowledge, sustenance, death, and salvation in the hereafter.

This prayer has two versions: a short version and a long version. Both are rich in meaning and highly relevant to be practiced amid modern life filled with uncertainty.

Prayer for Safety in This World and the Hereafter – Short Version

Arabic Text

اَللهُمَّ اِنَّا نَسْئَلُكَ سَلاَمَةً فِى الدِّيْنِ وَعَافِيَةً فِى الْجَسَدِ وَزِيَادَةً فِى الْعِلْمِ وَبَرَكَةً فِى الرِّزْقِ وَتَوْبَةً قَبْلَ الْمَوْتِ وَرَحْمَةً عِنْدَ الْمَوْتِ وَمَغْفِرَةً بَعْدَ الْمَوْتِ. اَللهُمَّ هَوِّنْ عَلَيْنَا فِىْ سَكَرَاتِ الْمَوْتِ وَالنَّجَاةَ مِنَ النَّارِ وَالْعَفْوَ عِنْدَ الْحِسَابِ

Latin Transliteration

Allahumma innā nas’aluka salāmatan fid-dīn, wa ‘āfiyatan fil-jasad, wa ziyādatan fil-‘ilm, wa barakatan fir-rizq, wa taubatan qablal-maut, wa raḥmatan ‘indal-maut, wa maghfiratan ba‘dal-maut. Allahumma hawwin ‘alainā fī sakarātil-maut, wan-najāta minan-nār, wal-‘afwa ‘indal-ḥisāb.

Meaning

“O Allah, we ask You for safety in religion, health in the body, an increase in knowledge, blessings in sustenance, repentance before death, mercy at the time of death, and forgiveness after death. O Allah, make it easy for us during the agonies of death, save us from the fire of Hell, and grant us pardon at the time of reckoning.”

Prayer for Safety in This World and the Hereafter – Long Version

Arabic Text

اللّٰهُمَّ إِنَّا نَسْأَلُكَ زِيَادَةً فِي الْإِيْمَانِ، وَبَرَكَةً فِي الْعُمْرِ، وَصِحَّةً فِي الْجَسَدِ، وَسَعَةً فِي الرِّزْقِ، وَتَوْبَةً قَبْلَ الْمَوْتِ، وَشَهَادَةً عِنْدَ الْمَوْتِ، وَمَغْفِرَةً بَعْدَ الْمَوْتِ، وَعَفْوًا عِنْدَ الْحِسَابِ، وَأَمَانًا مِنَ الْعَذَابِ، وَنَصِيْبًا مِنَ الْجَنَّةِ، وَارْزُقْنَا النَّظَرَ إِلَى وَجْهِكَ الْكَرِيْمِ، يَا رَبَّ الْعَالَمِيْنَ. اللّٰهُمَّ صَلِّ وَسَلِّمْ وَبَارِكْ عَلَى سَيِّدِنَا مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَى آلِهِ وَأَصْحَابِهِ أَجْمَعِيْنَ. رَبَّنَا عَلَيْكَ تَوَكَّلْنَا وَإِلَيْكَ أَنَبْنَا وَإِلَيْكَ الْمَصِيْرُ.

Latin Transliteration

Allahumma innā nas’aluka ziyādatan fil-īmān, wa barakatan fil-‘umr, wa ṣiḥḥatan fil-jasad, wa sa‘atan fir-rizq, wa taubatan qablal-maut, wa syahādatan ‘indal-maut, wa maghfiratan ba‘dal-maut, wa ‘afwan ‘indal-ḥisāb, wa amānan minal-‘adzāb, wa naṣīban minal-jannah, warzuqnān-naẓara ilā wajhikal-karīm yā Rabbal-‘ālamīn. Allāhumma ṣalli wa sallim wa bārik ‘alā sayyidinā Muḥammad wa ‘alā ālihi wa aṣḥābihi ajma‘īn. Rabbana ‘alaika tawakkalnā wa ilaika anabnā wa ilaikal-maṣīr.

Meaning

The Profound Meaning of This Prayer for Life

A Prayer That Touches Every Phase of Life

This prayer does not only speak about worldly life, but also the most crucial phase of human existence: death and the hereafter. Theologically, this prayer reflects the Islamic concept of balance between worldly effort and orientation toward the hereafter.

Comprehensive Spiritual Preparation

The request for repentance before death and the testimony of faith at the time of death shows awareness that death can come at any time. This prayer teaches continuous spiritual readiness throughout life.

Examples of Practice and How to Implement It

1. After Obligatory Prayers

Recite the short version after the obligatory prayers. The long version is recommended after night prayers or during moments of intimate supplication.

2. Before Sleeping

This prayer is highly recommended to be recited before sleeping as a form of complete surrender to Allah SWT.

3. Daily Practice Example

1. Perform ablution
2. Sit calmly facing the qiblah
3. Recite istighfar and blessings upon the Prophet
4. Recite the short or long version of the prayer
5. Conclude with a personal supplication

This prayer for safety in this world and the hereafter is a reflection of comprehensive human needs—physical, mental, and spiritual. From a scientific perspective, prayer and religious meditation have been proven to reduce stress, increase tranquility, and strengthen psychological resilience. Making this prayer a regular practice means building inner peace while also preparing oneself for the end of life.

Referensi

• Al-Qur’an dan Tafsir Ibnu Katsir
• Al-Adzkar – Imam An-Nawawi
• Kumpulan Doa Pilihan – Kementerian Agama RI
• Hadis Shahih Bukhari dan Muslim