اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّ السَّمَوَاتِ السَّبْعِ وَمَا أَظَلَّتْ، وَرَبَّ الأَرَضِينَ السَّبْعِ وَمَا أَقَلَّتْ، وَرَبَّ الشَّيَاطِينِ وَمَا أَضَلَّتْ، وَرَبَّ الرِّيَاحِ وَمَا ذَرَتْ، أَسْأَلُكَ خَيْرَ هَذِهِ الْقَرْيَةِ وَخَيْرَ أَهْلِهَا، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّهَا وَشَرِّ أَهْلِهَا، وَشَرِّ مَا فِيهَا.
O Allah, Lord of the seven heavens and all that they cover, Lord of the seven earths and all that they hold, Lord of the devils and all that they lead astray, Lord of the winds and all that they scatter! I ask You for the good of this village and the good of its people, and I seek refuge in You from the evil of it and the evil of its people, and the evil of all that is within it.
Allahumma Rabba as-samawati as-sab'i wa ma azallat, wa Rabba al-aradeena as-sab'i wa ma aqallat, wa Rabba ash-shayateeni wa ma adallat, wa Rabba ar-riyah wa ma dharat, as'aluka khayra hadhihi al-qaryati wa khayra ahliha, wa a'udhu bika min sharriha wa sharri ahliha, wa sharri ma fiha.
When to Read
This profound dua is particularly potent when recited during the late hours of the night, specifically during Tahajjud (night prayer). It's a prayer for someone who finds themselves displaced or in a new, unfamiliar environment, seeking Allah's protection and blessings for the place they now inhabit and its people. Recite it when you've had to leave your home, are traveling, or are in a new town and feel a sense of vulnerability or uncertainty.
How to Read
The best time to recite this is after performing Tahajjud prayer. Raise your hands in supplication, facing the Qiblah if possible, and recite the dua with sincere focus and a humble heart. Visualize Allah's encompassing mercy and power. Acknowledge your need for His protection and trust in His decree. Repeating it with earnestness amplifies its effect.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates seeking the best of a place and its inhabitants while simultaneously seeking protection from any potential harm. It reflects a deep reliance on Allah (SWT) as the ultimate controller of all affairs, from the heavens and earths to the unseen forces of Shaytan and the natural elements. By invoking Allah as 'Rabb' (Lord) in these specific ways, the believer affirms Tawhid and acknowledges His sovereignty over creation, thereby strengthening their trust and seeking comprehensive refuge.
Source & Authentication
Narrated 'Abdullah bin 'Amr bin Al-'As: That the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: 'When any one of you stays in a place, he should say: "Allahumma Rabba as-samawati as-sab'i wa ma azallat, wa Rabba al-aradeena as-sab'i wa ma aqallat, wa Rabba ash-shayateeni wa ma adallat, wa Rabba ar-riyah wa ma dharat, as'aluka khayra hadhihi al-qaryati wa khayra ahliha, wa a'udhu bika min sharriha wa sharri ahliha, wa sharri ma fiha." And when he departs from it, he should say the like of that.'