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 goodness of this town and the goodness of its people and the goodness of all that is in it. And I seek refuge in You from the evil of this town 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 aqlalna, wa Rabba ash-shayateeni wa ma adlalna, wa Rabba ar-riyahi wa ma dharyna, as'aluka khaira hadhihil-qaryati, wa khaira ahliha, wa khaira ma fiha, wa a'udhu bika min sharriha, wa sharri ahliha, wa sharri ma fiha.
When to Read
This dua is recited when you are traveling and pass through a town or settlement without the intention of stopping or staying there. As you are passing by, you make this supplication to Allah, seeking the good of that place and its inhabitants and seeking His protection from any potential harm.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction. Focus on the meaning of the words, asking Allah directly for His blessings and protection. It's a moment to be mindful of your surroundings and to turn to your Creator.
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting this dua invites Allah's blessings upon the traveler and protects them from the potential evils or afflictions associated with the place being passed. It’s a beautiful example of how the Sunnah encourages us to remember Allah in every situation, even during travel, seeking His favor and safeguarding ourselves through His mercy.
Source & Authentication
Ibn 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with them) said: When the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) traveled and the evening overtook him, he would say: 'Allahumma Rabba as-samawati as-sab'i wa ma azlalna, wa Rabba al-aradeena as-sab'i wa ma aqlalna, wa Rabba ash-shayateeni wa ma adlalna, wa Rabba ar-riyahi wa ma dharyna, as'aluka khaira hadhihil-qaryati, wa khaira ahliha, wa khaira ma fiha, wa a'udhu bika min sharriha, wa sharri ahliha, wa sharri ma fiha.' (Allahumma Rabba as-samawati as-sab'i wa ma azlalna, wa Rabba al-aradeena as-sab'i wa ma aqlalna, wa Rabba ash-shayateeni wa ma adlalna, wa Rabba ar-riyahi wa ma dharyna, as'aluka khaira hadhihil-qaryati, wa khaira ahliha, wa khaira ma fiha, wa a'udhu bika min sharriha, wa sharri ahliha, wa sharri ma fiha.)