بِسْمِ اللَّهِ، تَزُولُ الأَرْضُ بِرُبُعِهَا، وَيَزُولُ المَلِكُ بِقُبْضَتِهِ، وَيَزُولُ الخَلْقُ بِعَدَدِهِمْ، وَيَزُولُ الأَمْرُ بِحِكْمَتِهِ. اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ خَيْرَهَا، وَخَيْرَ أَهْلِهَا، وَخَيْرَ مَا فِيهَا، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّهَا، وَشَرِّ أَهْلِهَا، وَشَرِّ مَا فِيهَا، وَمِنْ شَرِّ أَنَفُسِهِمْ، وَشَرِّ مَا سَبَقَ فِيهَا.
In the name of Allah. The earth with its quarters, the king with his grasp, creation with its numbers, and the affair with its wisdom all vanish. O Allah, I ask You for its goodness, the goodness of its people, and the goodness of all that is in it. And I seek refuge in You from its evil, the evil of its people, and the evil of all that is in it, and from the evil of themselves and the evil of what has preceded in it.
Bismillah, tazulu al-ardu birub'iha, wa yazulu al-maliku biqabdatihi, wa yazulu al-khalqu bi'adadihim, wa yazulu al-amru bihikmatihi. 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, wa min sharri anfushim, wa sharri ma sabaqa fiha.
When to Read
This powerful dua should be recited when you first arrive at your new destination, whether it's a new city within your country or a new country altogether. Imagine stepping off the plane, the train, or out of your car – this is the perfect moment to invoke Allah's protection and ask for His blessings upon your new surroundings.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and full conviction. It's best to say it upon arrival, standing or sitting, facing the direction of your new home. Ensure you understand the meaning and internalize the plea for good and refuge from evil. You can raise your hands slightly when reciting the portion asking Allah for goodness and seeking refuge.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates a comprehensive request for well-being. By reciting it, you are acknowledging Allah's absolute sovereignty over all creation and seeking His divine protection from any hidden dangers or negative influences in the new environment. It’s a proactive step to ensure your spiritual and worldly affairs are safeguarded, paving the way for a blessed and successful stay.
Source & Authentication
Salim reported: When Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) went for battle, he would say: 'Allah is the Greatest. O Allah, I seek from Thee goodness and the goodness of this wind, and the goodness of what is in it, and I seek refuge from evil and the evil of this wind and the evil of what is in it. And I seek refuge in Allah from the evil of these things and the evil of what has been sent down. And when Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) returned, he would say: 'We return repenting, worshipping, and praising our Lord. We do not return making any evil or ingratitude to our Lord.' This hadith has also been narrated on the authority of Salim through another chain of transmitters.