اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ خَيْرَهَا وَخَيْرَ أَهْلِهَا وَخَيْرَ مَا فِيهَا، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّهَا وَشَرِّ أَهْلِهَا وَشَرِّ مَا فِيهَا.
O Allah, I ask You for the goodness of this place and the goodness of its people and the goodness of whatever is in it, and I seek refuge in You from the evil of this place and the evil of its people and the evil of whatever is in 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 when you arrive in a new city or country. It's a beautiful way to seek Allah's protection and blessings as you step into an unfamiliar environment, hoping to engage positively with its people and culture.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity as you enter a new town or region. Pause for a moment, turn your heart towards Allah, and ask Him for guidance and ease. It’s recommended to recite it before settling in or engaging significantly with the local community.
Virtues & Benefits
This supplication embodies the traveler's humility and reliance on Allah. By asking for the 'goodness' of the place and its people, we align our intentions with seeking positive experiences and interactions. Seeking refuge from its 'evil' is a recognition of Allah's power to protect us from any harm or negative influences, whether seen or unseen. It fosters a mindset of seeking benefit and avoiding harm, which is crucial for adapting and understanding local customs with a good heart.
Source & Authentication
ʿAbdullāh b. ʿUmar (may Allah be pleased with them) reported: When the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) set out on a military expedition, or set out on a journey, he would often say: Allahumma anta al-ṣāḥib fī al-safar, wa al-khalīfah fī al-ahl. Allahumma inni as'aluka fī safarī hādhā al-birra wa al-taqwā, wa min al-ʿamal mā tarḍā. Allahumma hawwin ʿalaynā safaranā hādhā wa iṭwi ʿannā buʿdah. Allahumma anta al-ṣāḥib fī al-safar, wa al-khalīfah fī al-ahl. Allahumma inni as'aluka fī safarī hādhā al-birra wa al-taqwā, wa min al-ʿamal mā tarḍā. Allahumma hawwin ʿalaynā safaranā hādhā wa iṭwi ʿannā buʿdah. Allahumma ini a'udhu bika min wa'thā' al-safari wa kabat al-manẓari wa sū' al-munqalabi fī al-māl wa al-ahl. (When entering a town or country): 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 returning): 'Ā'ibūna tā'ibūna ʿābidūna li-Rabbanā ḥāmidūn. Sahih Muslim 1372.