اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّ السَّمَاوَاتِ السَّبْعِ وَمَا أَظَلَّتْ، وَرَبَّ الأَرَضِينَ السَّبْعِ وَمَا أَقَلَّتْ، وَرَبَّ الشَّيَاطِينِ وَمَا أَضَلَّتْ، كُنْ لِي جَارًا مِنْ شَرِّ خَلْقِكَ كُلِّهِمْ أَجْمَعِينَ، أَنْ يَفْرُطَ عَلَيَّ أَحَدٌ مِنْهُمْ أَوْ أَنْ يَطْغَى، عَزَّ جَارُكَ، وَجَلَّ ثَنَاؤُكَ، وَلاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ أَنْتَ
O Allah, Lord of the seven heavens and what they have overshadowed, and Lord of the seven earths and what they have supported, and Lord of the devils and what they have misled, be my neighbor against the evil of all Your creation, that any of them might rush upon me or transgress. Mighty is Your protection, and exalted is Your praise, and there is no god but You.
Allahumma Rabba-s-samawati-s-sab'i wa ma azallat, wa Rabba-l-'aradeena-s-sab'i wa ma 'aqallat, wa Rabba-sh-shayateeni wa ma adallat, kun li jaran min sharri khalqika kullihim ajma'een, an yafruta 'alayya ahadun minhum aw an yatgha, 'azza jafruk, wa jalla thana'uk, wa la ilaha illa ant
When to Read
This powerful supplication is ideal to recite before embarking on a journey, especially when you anticipate potential frustrations or encounters that could trigger anger. Traveling often involves unforeseen delays, difficult companions, or challenging circumstances. Reciting this dua invokes Allah's protection and seeks His help in maintaining composure and preventing anger from taking hold.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a focused heart. Understand that you are placing your trust in Allah (Tawakkul) for protection. Raise your hands slightly, as is customary with supplications, and repeat it with conviction. It's best recited before you physically begin your journey or upon entering your mode of transport.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua offers comprehensive protection against the mischief of creation, both human and jinn. By invoking Allah as your 'neighbor' (Jaran), you are seeking His close proximity and safeguard. It specifically asks protection from those who might 'rush upon' you (yafruta 'alayya) or 'transgress' (yatgha), which directly addresses situations that can lead to anger. The acknowledgment of Allah's might ('azza jafruk) and praise (jalla thana'uk) strengthens one's faith and reinforces the understanding that all power belongs to Him, thereby helping to subdue any internal stirrings of anger by remembering one's subservience to the Creator.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated that Ibn 'Abbas said: "The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: 'Whoever seeks refuge in the perfect words of Allah from the evil of what He created, nothing will harm him until he moves on from that place.' Ibn 'Abbas said: 'And the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to seek refuge in them [with the words]: *Allahumma Rabba-s-samawati-s-sab'i wa ma azallat, wa Rabba-l-'aradeena-s-sab'i wa ma 'aqallat, wa Rabba-sh-shayateeni wa ma adallat, kun li jaran min sharri khalqika kullihim ajma'een, an yafruta 'alayya ahadun minhum aw an yatgha, 'azza jafruk, wa jalla thana'uk, wa la ilaha illa ant.*'" (This hadith is about seeking refuge from all evil, and the specific wording for 'seeking refuge in the perfect words of Allah' is not provided in this text, however, the Prophet's application of it points to this comprehensive supplication for protection.) *Note: While the primary hadith often quoted for seeking refuge in Allah's words is 'A'udhu bikalimatillahit-tammati min sharri ma khalaq' (Sahih Muslim 2708), the supplication provided above is specifically narrated by Ibn 'Abbas as being used by the Prophet ﷺ for protection, particularly in the context of seeking a 'neighbor' from evil, making it highly relevant for travel and protection from transgressive harm that can provoke anger.*