اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ خَيْرَهَا وَخَيْرَ أَهْلِهَا وَخَيْرَ مَا فِيهَا، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّهَا وَشَرِّ أَهْلِهَا وَشَرِّ مَا فِيهَا، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّهَا وَشَرِّ مَا عَلَيْهَا.
O Allah, I ask You for its goodness, the goodness of its people, and the goodness of what it contains. I seek refuge in You from its evil, the evil of its people, and the evil of what it contains. I seek refuge in You from its evil and the evil of what is upon it.
Allahumma inni as'aluka khairaha wa khaira ahliha wa khaira ma fiha, wa a'udhu bika min sharriha wa sharri ahliha wa sharri ma fiha, wa a'udhu bika min sharriha wa sharri ma 'alayha.
When to Read
This dua is ideally recited just before departing your home, especially when moving to a new city or country. It’s a powerful way to entrust your journey and destination to Allah, seeking His protection and blessings for both the place and its inhabitants.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and full presence, ideally before stepping out of your home. Picture yourself entrusting your well-being and the outcome of your move to Allah. Focus on the meaning of seeking the best and warding off harm. You can recite it once before leaving.
Virtues & Benefits
This supplication is a profound act of reliance on Allah (tawakkul). By seeking His protection and asking for the best, you are acknowledging His dominion over all matters. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us this dua to ensure that our travels and new beginnings are blessed and safeguarded from unforeseen evils, whether they be environmental, social, or spiritual.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: 'When any one of you travels, let him say: Allahumma inni as'aluka khairaha wa khaira ahliha wa khaira ma fiha, wa a'udhu bika min sharriha wa sharri ahliha wa sharri ma fiha. And when he returns [to his home], he should recite the same and say: O Allah, bring us back with safety and gather us with righteousness.'