اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّ السَّمَوَاتِ السَّبْعِ وَمَا أَظَلَّتْ، وَرَبَّ الأَرَضِينَ السَّبْعِ وَمَا أَقَلَّتْ، وَرَبَّ الشَّيَاطِينِ وَمَا أَضَلَّتْ، وَرَبَّ الرِّيَاحِ وَمَا ذَرَتْ، 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 what they have overshadowed, Lord of the seven earths and what they hold, Lord of the devils and what they have misled, Lord of the winds and what they have scattered, I ask You for the good of this town and the good of its people, and the good of whatever is within it. And I seek refuge in You from the evil of this town and the evil of its people, and the evil of whatever is within it.
Allahumma Rabba as-samawati as-sab'i wa ma azallat, wa Rabba al-aradeena as-sab'i wa ma aqallat, wa Rabba ash-shayateeni wa ma adallat, wa Rabba ar-riyah wa ma dharat, as'aluka khaira hadhihil-qaryati wa khaira ahliha, wa khaira ma fiha, wa a'udhu bika min sharri hadhihil-qaryati wa sharri ahliha, wa sharri ma fiha.
When to Read
This dua is perfect for reciting upon entering any new town or city, especially when it's a large, bustling place where one might feel overwhelmed. It's a way to seek Allah's protection and blessings as you embark on your stay, whether for a short visit or a longer period.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction upon your arrival. Imagine yourself seeking refuge and requesting goodness from the One who controls all affairs, the heavens, the earths, and everything in between. It's recommended to say it with awareness, contemplating the vastness of Allah's dominion and your dependence on Him for safety and well-being.
Virtues & Benefits
This supplication is a powerful way to invoke Allah's protection from any potential harm or negativity associated with a new environment. It also seeks Allah's blessings for good, ensuring that your experience in the city is positive and beneficial. By acknowledging Allah as the Lord of all creation, you're grounding yourself in His power and seeking His favor for your journey.
Source & Authentication
Narrated 'Abdullah bin 'Amr bin Al-'As: That the Prophet (ﷺ) said: "When you see a town to which you come, and you want to enter it, say: 'Allahumma Rabba as-samawati as-sab'i wa ma azallat, wa Rabba al-aradeena as-sab'i wa ma aqallat, wa Rabba ash-shayateeni wa ma adallat, wa Rabba ar-riyah wa ma dharat, as'aluka khaira hadhihil-qaryati wa khaira ahliha, wa khaira ma fiha, wa a'udhu bika min sharri hadhihil-qaryati wa sharri ahliha, wa sharri ma fiha.' (O Allah, Lord of the seven heavens and what they have overshadowed, Lord of the seven earths and what they hold, Lord of the devils and what they have misled, Lord of the winds and what they have scattered, I ask You for the good of this town and the good of its people, and the good of whatever is within it. And I seek refuge in You from the evil of this town and the evil of its people, and the evil of whatever is within it.) For if you say that, then you have entered it with goodness and the evil that is in it is kept away from you, and if you say it when you leave it, then it is kept away from you."