اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّ السَّمَوَاتِ السَّبْعِ وَمَا أَظْلَلْنَ، وَرَبَّ الأَرَضِينَ السَّبْعِ وَمَا أَقْلَلْنَ، وَرَبَّ الشَّيَاطِينِ وَمَا أَضْلَلْنَ، وَرَبَّ الرِّيَاحِ وَمَا ذَرَيْنَ، أَسْأَلُكَ خَيْرَ هَذِهِ الْقَرْيَةِ وَخَيْرَ أَهْلِهَا، وَخَيْرَ مَا فِيهَا، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّهَا، وَشَرِّ أَهْلِهَا، وَشَرِّ مَا فِيهَا.
O Allah, Lord of the seven heavens and all that they cover, Lord of the seven earths and all that they hold, Lord of the devils and all that they lead astray, Lord of the winds and all that they scatter, I ask You for the good of this town and the good of its people, and the good of all that is in it. I seek refuge in You from its evil, and the evil of its people, and the evil of all that is in it.
Allahumma Rabba as-samawati as-sab'i wa ma azlalna, wa Rabba al-aradeena as-sab'i wa ma aqalna, wa Rabba ash-shayateeni wa ma adlalna, wa Rabba ar-riyah wa ma dharyna, as'aluka khayra hadhihi al-qaryati 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 specifically for when you arrive at a new town or city, especially one that feels overwhelming or bustling. It's a prayer to seek the blessings of Allah for the place you've come to and to be protected from its potential harms.
How to Read
Recite this dua upon entering a new town or city. It's best to say it with sincerity and focus, visualizing yourself seeking Allah's protection and guidance in this new environment. It can be recited once upon arrival.
Virtues & Benefits
This powerful supplication offers comprehensive protection and blessings upon entering a new place. It acknowledges Allah's dominion over all creation – heavens, earths, devils, and winds – thus placing your arrival under His ultimate care. By asking for the 'good' of the town and its people, and seeking refuge from its 'evil,' you are essentially entrusting your well-being and your experience in this new locale to Allah, seeking solace and tranquility amidst any potential chaos.
Source & Authentication
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: When one of you goes on a journey and then arrives in a town, he should say: 'Allahumma Rabba as-samawati as-sab'i wa ma azlalna, wa Rabba al-aradeena as-sab'i wa ma aqalna, wa Rabba ash-shayateeni wa ma adlalna, wa Rabba ar-riyah wa ma dharyna, as'aluka khayra hadhihi al-qaryati wa khayra ahliha, wa khayra ma fiha, wa a'udhu bika min sharriha, wa sharri ahliha, wa sharri ma fiha. (O Allah, Lord of the seven heavens and all that they cover, Lord of the seven earths and all that they hold, Lord of the devils and all that they lead astray, Lord of the winds and all that they scatter, I ask You for the good of this town and the good of its people, and the good of all that is in it. I seek refuge in You from its evil, and the evil of its people, and the evil of all that is in it.)