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 its people, and the goodness of what it contains, and I seek refuge in You from its evil, the evil of its people, and the evil of what it contains.
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 entering a new town or settlement, which is highly relevant when leaving home for an extended period and arriving somewhere unfamiliar. It’s a way to seek Allah’s protection and blessings upon the new place, thereby easing the transition and reducing feelings of displacement.
How to Read
Recite this dua upon arriving at your destination. Face the direction of the settlement, raise your hands (if possible, though not strictly required), and utter the words with sincerity and conviction. The intention is to seek Allah’s benevolence for yourself and for the place you are now inhabiting, acknowledging His dominion over all places.
Virtues & Benefits
By reciting this dua, you are actively seeking Allah’s protection from any potential harm or negativity in the new environment and asking for its blessings. This proactive seeking of good and refuge from evil can bring peace of mind and a sense of security, which are crucial when feeling homesick or unsettled. It shifts focus from what is missed to what can be gained through Allah’s grace in the new location. It also fosters a mindset of trust in Allah (Tawakkul) as you embark on a new phase of your journey.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abdullah ibn Mughaffal: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: When any one of you comes to a town and says: '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' (O Allah, I ask You for its goodness, the goodness of its people, and the goodness of what it contains, and I seek refuge in You from its evil, the evil of its people, and the evil of what it contains), then the town and its inhabitants will say: 'We bear witness that you are the messenger of Allah, and we seek Allah's refuge from the devil, and we have been freed from the evil which is in us.'