اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّ السَّمَاوَاتِ السَّبْعِ وَمَا أَظَلَّتْ، وَرَبَّ الأَرَضِينَ وَمَا أَقَلَّتْ، وَرَبَّ الشَّيَاطِينِ وَمَا أَضَلَّتْ، كُنْ لِي جَارًا مِنْ خَلْقِكَ كُلِّهِمْ أَجْمَعِينَ، أَنْ يُفْرِطَ عَلَيَّ أَحَدٌ مِنْهُمْ أَوْ أَنْ يَطْغَى، عَزَّ جَارُكَ، وَتَبَارَكَ اسْمُكَ، وَلا إِلَهَ غَيْرُكَ، وَلا حَوْلَ وَلا قُوَّةَ إِلا بِاللَّهِ.
O Allah, Lord of the seven heavens and what they have shaded, and Lord of the earths and what they have carried, and Lord of the devils and what they have misled, be my protector from all of Your creation, lest any of them overreach me or transgress against me. Exalted is Your protection, and blessed is Your name, and there is no god but You, and there is no might nor power except with Allah.
Allahumma Rabba as-samawati as-sab'i wa ma azallat, wa Rabba al-aradeena wa ma aqallat, wa Rabba ash-shayateeni wa ma adallat, kun li jaran min khalqika kullihim ajma'een, an yufrita 'alayya ahadun minhum aw an yatgha, 'azza jaaruka, wa tabaraka ismuka, wa la ilaha ghayruka, wa la hawla wa la quwwata illa billah.
When to Read
This powerful dua is perfect for a traveler who is far from home and feels a pang of homesickness or a deep longing for their family. It can be recited when you first feel the weight of distance, or at any point during your journey when you wish for Allah's protection and a sense of spiritual closeness to those you love, no matter how far apart you are.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a humble heart. Focus on the meaning of the words, picturing Allah's encompassing protection. Imagine your family being included in this divine safeguard. It's a plea for divine companionship and security, a reminder that even when physically separated, we are never truly alone when we turn to Allah. Make it a habit to say it as you settle into a new place or when you feel the pull of home most strongly.
Virtues & Benefits
This supplication offers immense comfort and security. By invoking Allah as the Lord of all creation, you are placing yourself under His ultimate protection. It acknowledges His sovereignty over heavens, earth, and even the unseen forces, ensuring that no harm can reach you without His permission. For a homesick traveler, this means a profound sense of peace, knowing that Allah's guardianship extends to you, and by extension, to your loved ones back home. It strengthens your reliance on Him, turning your longing into a source of devotion rather than distress.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Ibn 'Abbas that the Prophet (ﷺ) used to seek refuge in Allah for Al-Hasan and Al-Husayn, saying: 'I seek refuge for you two in the perfect words of Allah from every devil and every beast, and from every evil eye.' Then he would say: 'It used to be the practice of 'Umar bin Al-Khattab to do the same for his children.' (Sahih al-Bukhari 3371). Another narration states: 'It was narrated from Khawlah bint Hakim that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: 'He who recites the three verses at the end of Surah Al-Baqarah in the night, they will suffice him.' (Sahih al-Bukhari 5009). And it was narrated that Ibn 'Abbas said: The Prophet (ﷺ) used to say when he sought refuge in Allah for something: 'O Allah, I seek refuge in Your might, than Whom there is no one else who can seek refuge, and I seek refuge in Your perfection, and I seek refuge in You from the evil of all that which You seize by its forelock. O Allah, You are the one who decides in the night and in the day, and there is no one who decides about You. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the evil of what You have made.' This is the tradition of Ibn 'Abbas. It was narrated from Khawlah bint Hakim that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: 'He who recites the three verses at the end of Surah Al-Baqarah in the night, they will suffice him.' (Sahih Muslim 2712). The above dua is a specific supplication for protection when traveling or facing potential harm.