اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ خَيْرَهَا وَخَيْرَ أَهْلِهَا وَخَيْرَ مَا فِيهَا، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّهَا وَشَرِّ أَهْلِهَا وَشَرِّ مَا فِيهَا. اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الرِّزْقَ فِيهَا وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّهِ.
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. 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. O Allah, I ask You for provision in it and seek refuge in You from its evil.
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. Allahumma inni as'aluka ar-rizqa fiha wa a'udhu bika min sharrih.
When to Read
This beautiful dua is recited when entering a new town or settlement. When traveling with children, it's especially pertinent as you are entering an unfamiliar environment where their safety and well-being are our primary concern. Recite it as you arrive at your destination, whether it's a hotel, a relative's house, or even a new city you'll be staying in for a while.
How to Read
Stand or sit facing the direction of the place you are entering. Utter the dua with sincerity, focusing on asking Allah for the best of the place and seeking His protection from any harm. It's beneficial to teach this dua to your children as well, making it a family practice. Remember that the intention behind the dua is crucial; it's a request to the One who controls all affairs.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a comprehensive supplication for entering any new place. It encompasses asking for the best aspects of the location, its inhabitants, and everything within it, while simultaneously seeking refuge from any potential harm. When traveling with children, this act of seeking Allah's protection extends to them, making it a powerful tool for safeguarding the entire family during travel. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua to encourage reliance on Allah and to acknowledge His dominion over all creation, ensuring peace of mind for the traveler.
Source & Authentication
Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) taught us to say, upon entering a town or settlement: '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. Allahumma inni as'aluka ar-rizqa fiha wa a'udhu bika min sharrih.' (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. 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. O Allah, I ask You for provision in it and seek refuge in You from its evil.)