اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ خَيْرَهَا وَخَيْرَ أَهْلِهَا وَخَيْرَ مَا فِيهَا وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّهَا وَشَرِّ أَهْلِهَا وَشَرِّ مَا فِيهَا
O Allah, I ask You for its goodness, the goodness of what it contains, and the goodness of its people. And I seek refuge in You from its evil, the evil of what it contains, and the evil of its people.
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.
When to Read
This dua is recited when one is acquiring something new that involves a commitment or investment, especially when this acquisition happens while one is away from their usual place of residence or stability. It's particularly relevant for business dealings, property purchases, or any significant venture initiated from afar. The essence is seeking Allah's protection and blessing over the transaction and its outcome, acknowledging our reliance on Him.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction. Begin by acknowledging Allah's power and your need for His guidance. Imagine the investment or venture before you and consciously ask Allah for its blessings and protection from any harm. It’s recommended to recite it before finalizing the deal or as you take possession of what you’ve invested in, whether it's a property, business partnership, or any significant asset managed from a distance.
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting this dua invites Allah's protection and blessing over the investment. It wards off potential harm and unforeseen difficulties, ensuring that the venture is guided towards prosperity and success. By seeking refuge in Allah from evil, we entrust our affairs to the One who controls all outcomes, fostering peace of mind and a sense of security in our financial endeavors, particularly when we are away from our usual support systems.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) taught this dua for entering a new dwelling. It is narrated: 'When one of you marries a slave-girl or buys a servant, let him take him by the forelock and teach him good manners and make du'a for blessing. And when one of you buys a riding animal, let him take it by the forelock, and turn towards it and say the like of that. And when one of you enters a town or a country, let him say: O Allah, Lord of the seven heavens and what they overshadow, Lord of the earths and what they hold captive, Lord of the devils and what they lead astray, Lord of the winds and what they scatter. I ask You for the good of this town and the good of what is in it, and I seek refuge in You from the evil of this town and the evil of what is in it. And I seek refuge in You from the evil of its inhabitants and the evil of what is in it.' [Sunan Abi Dawud 4948, Sunan Ibn Majah 3130]. While the original context is for entering a town or purchasing a servant, the wording is general enough to apply to any significant acquisition or venture, especially when initiating it from a distance, seeking its goodness and protection from its evils.