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 شَرِّ هَذِهِ الْقَرْيَةِ، وَشَرِّ أَهْلِهَا، وَشَرِّ مَا فِيهَا.
O Allah, Lord of the seven heavens and all they shade, Lord of the seven earths and all they carry, Lord of the devils and all they lead astray, Lord of the winds and all they scatter, I ask You for the good of this village and the good of its people, and the good of all that is in it. I seek refuge in You from the evil of this village, 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-aradheena as-sab'i wa ma aqlalna, wa Rabba ash-shayateeni wa ma adlalna, wa Rabba ar-riyahi wa ma dharayna, as'aluka khayra hadhihil-qaryah, wa khayra ahliha, wa khayra ma fiha, wa a'udhu bika min sharri hadhihil-qaryah, wa sharri ahliha, wa sharri ma fiha.
When to Read
This beautiful supplication is specifically for when a traveler arrives at the outskirts or entrance of a village, town, or any settled area. It’s a moment to acknowledge Allah’s dominion over the entire creation and seek His protection and blessings as you enter a new place.
How to Read
Recite this dua once upon approaching and entering a new village or town. Pause for a moment to reflect on its meaning before entering. It’s a comprehensive prayer asking for the best of the place and its people, and seeking refuge from any potential harm.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates a traveler's humility and reliance on Allah. By reciting it, we acknowledge Allah as the Creator and Sustainer of the heavens, the earth, the devils, and the winds. We actively seek the good aspects of the new place – its provisions, its inhabitants, and its overall atmosphere – while simultaneously seeking Allah’s protection from any potential evils or hardships that might be present. It’s a holistic approach to entering a new environment, ensuring our safety and well-being under Allah's care.
Source & Authentication
When the Prophet (ﷺ) came to a village or town, he would say: Allahumma Rabba as-samawati as-sab'i wa ma azlalna, wa Rabba al-aradheena as-sab'i wa ma aqlalna, wa Rabba ash-shayateeni wa ma adlalna, wa Rabba ar-riyahi wa ma dharayna, as'aluka khayra hadhihil-qaryah, wa khayra ahliha, wa khayra ma fiha, wa a'udhu bika min sharri hadhihil-qaryah, wa sharri ahliha, wa sharri ma fiha. (Sahih Muslim 1374)