اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ خَيْرَهَا وَخَيْرَ أَهْلِهَا وَخَيْرَ مَا فِيهَا، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّهَا وَشَرِّ أَهْلِهَا وَشَرِّ مَا فِيهَا، اللَّهُمَّ فَإِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ خَيْرَهَا وَخَيْرَ أَهْلِهَا وَخَيْرَ مَا فِيهَا، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّهَا وَشَرِّ أَهْلِهَا وَشَرِّ مَا فِيهَا.
O Allah, I ask You for the good of this (place), the good of its people, and the good of whatever is in it. I seek refuge in You from the evil of this (place), the evil of its people, and the evil of whatever is in it. O Allah, I ask You for the good of this (place), the good of its people, and the good of whatever is in it. I seek refuge in You from the evil of this (place), the evil of its people, and the evil of whatever is in it.
Allahumma inni as'aluka khayraha wa khayra ahliha wa khayra ma fiha, wa a'udhu bika min sharriha wa sharri ahliha wa sharri ma fiha. Allahumma fa'inni as'aluka khayraha wa khayra ahliha wa khayra ma fiha, wa a'udhu bika min sharriha wa sharri ahliha wa sharri ma fiha.
When to Read
This dua is excellent to recite when entering any new city or place, including Makkah and Madinah, especially as you begin to navigate their streets. It's particularly relevant when starting your journey through the bustling areas or when you feel a sense of unfamiliarity.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a humble heart. Imagine yourself asking Allah to grant you the best of the place you are entering and to protect you from any potential harm or difficulty. Focus on the meaning and let it permeate your intention.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua encapsulates seeking the blessings of a place and its inhabitants while simultaneously seeking Allah's protection from any negative aspects. For pilgrims and visitors to Makkah and Madinah, it's a powerful supplication to ensure a smooth, blessed, and safe experience, allowing one to focus on the spiritual purpose of their visit without undue worry or distraction. It fosters reliance on Allah for all matters, big or small.
Source & Authentication
Ibn 'Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them) said: The Prophet ﷺ said, when he entered a town he did not visit before: 'O Allah, Lord of the seven heavens and what they overshadow, Lord of the seven earths and what they carry, Lord of the devils and those whom they mislead, Lord of the winds and what they scatter, we ask You for the good of this town and the good of what is in it, and we seek refuge in You from the evil of this town and the evil of what is in it. We seek refuge in You from the evil of its inhabitants and the evil of what is in it. O Allah, grant us provision from its sustenance and make us lovers of its people, and make its righteous people our helpers and provide us with its sustenance.' (Sahih according to Al-Albani, but he mentioned that this version is with slight variations in the wording of the latter part, and attributed the earlier part to Muslim and Nasa'i, and he deemed the whole hadith as Hasan in 'Sunan Abi Dawud'.)