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 inhabitants, and the goodness of all that is within it. And I seek refuge in You from its evil, the evil of its inhabitants, and the evil of all that is within it.
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 perfect for any time you are starting something new. Whether it's a new job, moving to a new city, starting a new course of study, or even embarking on a significant project, reciting this supplication invokes Allah's protection and blessings. It's especially potent before you physically enter the new environment or begin the new undertaking.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and conviction. Face the Qiblah if possible, raise your hands as you would in other supplications, and utter these words with a humble heart. Reflect on what you are asking Allah for – seeking the best of the new situation and protection from its potential harms. It’s also beautiful to say it after acknowledging the blessings of your current situation and expressing gratitude for reaching this new phase.
Virtues & Benefits
By reciting this dua, you are actively seeking Allah's guidance and protection in a new phase of your life. It acknowledges that true success and well-being come only from Him. This supplication helps to ward off unforeseen difficulties and attract the blessings associated with the new endeavor. It fosters a sense of reliance on Allah (tawakkul) and humility, which are essential for navigating change successfully.
Source & Authentication
Ibn 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with them both) said: The Messenger of Allah ﷺ would teach them to supplicate when entering a city by saying: اللَّهُمَّ بَارِكْ لَنَا فِي ثَمَرِهَا، وَبَارِكْ لَنَا فِي قَرْيَتِهَا، وَبَارِكْ لَنَا فِي مُدِّهَا، وَبَارِكْ لَنَا فِي صَاعِهَا. وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّهَا، وَشَرِّ مَا فِيهَا. وَشَرِّ الشَّيْطَانِ وَشَرِّ الدَّوَابِّ. (O Allah, bless us in its fruits, bless us in its town, bless us in its measures, and bless us in its sa's. I seek refuge in You from its evil, and the evil of what is in it, and the evil of Satan and the evil of crawling creatures.) (Note: The dua provided in the main entry is a condensed version tailored for general new beginnings, adapted from the principle of seeking good and refuge from evil when entering a new place, as taught by the Prophet ﷺ.)