The 19th Dai al-Mutlaq, Syedna Idris Imaduddin (RA) , specifically emphasized its recitation during a period of widespread illness and plague in Yemen to safeguard the community. Key Benefits of Recitation Reciting the Dafil Afat Dua is believed to provide:
The prayer strengthens Yaqeen (certainty) in Allah, reducing anxiety and overthinking. Dafil Afat Dua Pdf
The dua has deep historical roots in Shia and Bohra tradition: The 19th Dai al-Mutlaq, Syedna Idris Imaduddin (RA)
A dedicated Daily Ibadaat page lists the dua for mobile access. Daily Ibadaat - Dawoodi Bohra App Daily Ibadaat - Dawoodi Bohra App This site
This site hosts a comprehensive Dua Database for Dawoodi Bohra prayers.
The (or Daf’il Aafaat ) is a powerful Islamic supplication used primarily to seek protection from calamities, diseases, and unforeseen hardships. Often recited within the Dawoodi Bohra and Alavi Bohra communities, this prayer serves as a spiritual shield against both physical and metaphysical trials. Origin and Historical Significance
It includes requests for safety from fire, drought, and oppression. When and How to Recite