اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ خَيْرَهَا وَخَيْرَ أَهْلِهَا وَخَيْرَ مَا فِيهَا، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّهَا وَشَرِّ أَهْلِهَا وَشَرِّ مَا فِيهَا. اللَّهُمَّ ارْزُقْنِي فِيهَا خَيْرًا وَاصْرِفْ عَنِّي شَرَّهَا.
O Allah, I ask You for its (the new career's) goodness, and the goodness of those associated with it, and the goodness of what it contains. And I seek refuge in You from its evil, and the evil of those associated with it, and the evil of what it contains. O Allah, grant me good in it and turn away from me its evil.
Allahumma inni as'aluka khairaha wa khaira ahliha wa khaira ma fiha, wa a'udhu bika min sharriha wa sharri ahliha wa sharri ma fiha. Allahummarzuqni fiha khairan wasrif 'anni sharraha.
When to Read
Recite this dua with heartfelt sincerity when you are feeling uncertain or anxious about starting a new job or career path, especially after experiencing a layoff. It is particularly fitting when you are about to begin a new role, or when you are actively seeking one and want to ensure it is beneficial for you in this life and the hereafter.
How to Read
Begin by making wudu (ablution). Raise your hands in supplication, a sign of humility and reliance on Allah. Recite this dua with a clear intention and a hopeful heart, focusing on seeking Allah's guidance and protection. Reflect on the meaning of the words and entrust your affairs to Him. You can recite this dua at any time, but it is especially potent during the times when supplications are more readily accepted, such as after prayers, during the last third of the night, or on Fridays.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua, though often recited when entering a new place or house, carries profound meaning for entering any new phase of life, including a new career. By seeking the 'goodness' of the career and those within it, and by seeking refuge from its 'evil,' you are actively asking Allah to make this path prosperous and free from harm, both spiritual and worldly. It encapsulates the essence of *tawakkul* (trust in Allah) by acknowledging that ultimate control and provision come from Him. It helps to calm the heart by reminding you that Allah is the best disposer of affairs, and He will grant you what is best if you turn to Him with sincerity.
Source & Authentication
The full context of this narration pertains to seeking the best when entering a new dwelling. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua for a new house, but its principle of seeking good and avoiding evil is applicable to any significant new undertaking. The essence is to seek Allah's blessing and protection in any new environment or situation one enters. The Hadith is narrated as: 'The Prophet ﷺ taught us that when one of us enters a new dwelling, he should say: "O Allah, I ask You for its goodness and the goodness of its people, and the goodness of what is in it. And I seek refuge in You from its evil and the evil of its people, and the evil of what is in it." (Sunan Abi Dawud 4924).'