اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّ السَّمَاوَاتِ السَّبْعِ وَمَا أَظَلَّتْ، وَرَبَّ الأَرَضِينَ وَمَا أَقَلَّتْ، وَرَبَّ الشَّيَاطِينِ وَمَا أَضَلَّتْ، كُنْ لِي جَارًا مِنْ خَلْقِكَ أَجْمَعِينَ أَنْ يَفْرُطَ عَلَيَّ أَحَدٌ مِنْهُمْ أَوْ أَنْ يَطْغَى، عَزَّ جَارُكَ، وَتَبَارَكَ اسْمُكَ، وَلا إِلَهَ غَيْرُكَ، سُبْحَانَكَ اللَّهُمَّ وَبِحَمْدِكَ.
O Allah, Lord of the seven heavens and all that they cover, Lord of the earths and all that they hold, Lord of the devils and all that they lead astray, be my neighbor against all of Your creation, lest any of them should harm me or transgress against me. Mighty is Your protection, and blessed is Your name. There is no god but You. Glory be to You, O Allah, and praise.
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 ajma'eena an yafruta 'alayya ahadun minhum aw an yatgha, 'azza joruka, wa tabaraka ismuka, wa la ilaha ghayruk, subhanaka Allahumma wa bihamdik.
When to Read
When traveling, especially when feeling alone or vulnerable in a new place. Recite this as you enter a new town or dwelling, seeking Allah's protection and companionship.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and deep conviction in Allah's power to protect and be near. Visualize Allah's presence as your ultimate safeguard, making you feel less alone. It is recommended to recite this before encountering any potential dangers or feelings of isolation.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a powerful supplication for seeking Allah's direct protection and companionship, especially when one is far from home and familiar surroundings. It acknowledges Allah as the ultimate Lord over all creation, including heavens, earths, and even the forces of misguidance, thereby placing our trust in His overwhelming power. Being a 'neighbor' to Allah means being under His direct care and protection, a profound comfort for the isolated traveler.
Source & Authentication
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to seek refuge in Allah when he traveled, saying: اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّ السَّمَاوَاتِ السَّبْعِ وَمَا أَظَلَّتْ، وَرَبَّ الأَرَضِينَ وَمَا أَقَلَّتْ، وَرَبَّ الشَّيَاطِينِ وَمَا أَضَلَّتْ، كُنْ لِي جَارًا مِنْ خَلْقِكَ أَجْمَعِينَ أَنْ يَفْرُطَ عَلَيَّ أَحَدٌ مِنْهُمْ أَوْ أَنْ يَطْغَى، عَزَّ جَارُكَ، وَتَبَارَكَ اسْمُكَ، وَلا إِلَهَ غَيْرُكَ، سُبْحَانَكَ اللَّهُمَّ وَبِحَمْدِكَ. (O Allah, Lord of the seven heavens and all that they cover, Lord of the earths and all that they hold, Lord of the devils and all that they lead astray, be my neighbor against all of Your creation, lest any of them should harm me or transgress against me. Mighty is Your protection, and blessed is Your name. There is no god but You. Glory be to You, O Allah, and praise.) [Sunan Abi Dawud, Book of Jihad, Hadith 5092]