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, 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, 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 specifically recommended to be recited when arriving at a new town, village, or a specific destination on a journey. It's perfect for when you're navigating a new path or a route you're unfamiliar with, seeking Allah's blessing and protection for that specific location and the journey ahead.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a clear intention as you reach your destination. Pause for a moment to reflect on the meaning and to feel your reliance on Allah. Turning towards the Qiblah while making dua is also a sunnah, though not mandatory for this specific supplication.
Virtues & Benefits
By reciting this dua, you are actively seeking the blessings and protection of Allah for the place you have arrived and for its inhabitants. It's a beautiful way to acknowledge Allah's dominion over all places and to ask for His favor in navigating the challenges and opportunities of any new environment or route. This supplication encapsulates asking for the best and seeking refuge from the worst, a comprehensive request for well-being.
Source & Authentication
When the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ arrived at a town or village, he would say: اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّ السَّمَاوَاتِ السَّبْعِ وَمَا أَظْلَلْنَ، وَرَبَّ الأَرَضِينَ السَّبْعِ وَمَا أَقَلْنَ، 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. (Allahumma Rabba as-samawati as-sab'i wa ma azlalna, wa Rabba al-aradiena as-sab'i wa ma aqlana, wa Rabba ash-shayatini wa ma adlalna, wa Rabba ar-riyahi wa ma dharyana, 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 goodness of this village, and the goodness of its people, and the goodness of all that is within it. And I seek refuge in You from the evil of it, and the evil of its people, and the evil of all that is within it." (Sahih Muslim 1376). The version provided in the main fields is a slightly abbreviated, commonly used form for general arrival at a destination.