اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّ السَّمَاوَاتِ 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 overshadow, Lord of the seven earths and all that they carry, Lord of the devils and all that they mislead, Lord of the winds and all that they scatter! I ask You for the goodness of this village (or town/place) and the goodness of its people, and the goodness of all that is in it. And I seek refuge in You from its evil, and the evil of its people, and the evil of all that is in it.
Allahumma Rabba samawati as-sab'i wa ma azlalna, wa Rabba al-ardheena as-sab'i wa ma aqlelna, wa Rabba ash-shayateeni wa ma adlalna, wa Rabba ar-riyah wa ma dharrayna, as'aluka khayra hadhihil-qaryati 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 particularly beneficial when a traveler arrives in a new town or village, especially when feeling overwhelmed or missing the familiar comforts of home. It's a way to seek Allah's protection and blessings in an unfamiliar environment, acknowledging the strangeness and potential loneliness that can accompany travel. Recite it upon entering a new place to bring a sense of peace and connection to the Divine, no matter how far you are from home.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a humble heart. Focus on the words, understanding that you are seeking refuge with Allah, the Lord of everything. Imagine yourself saying it as you step into a new area, whether a bustling city or a quiet village. The intention is to acknowledge Allah's dominion over all places and to seek His good while warding off any potential harm.
Virtues & Benefits
This powerful supplication, recited upon entering a new settlement, seeks Allah's favor and protection. It is a profound way to ground yourself in the remembrance of Allah when you are far from the familiar embrace of home. By invoking the Lord of the heavens, the earths, the devils, and the winds, the traveler is reminded of Allah's absolute power and His intimate knowledge of all creation. This can bring immense comfort to someone experiencing homesickness, as it fosters a sense of connection to the Divine, which is present everywhere, and reassures the traveler that they are never truly alone. It also serves to bless the new place and its inhabitants, inviting goodness into their experience.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from 'Abdullah bin 'Amr that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: 'When you enter a town (or village), say: Allahumma Rabba samawati as-sab'i wa ma azlalna, wa Rabba al-ardheena as-sab'i wa ma aqlelna, wa Rabba ash-shayateeni wa ma adlalna, wa Rabba ar-riyah wa ma dharrayna, as'aluka khayra hadhihil-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 overshadow, Lord of the seven earths and all that they carry, Lord of the devils and all that they mislead, 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 in it. And I seek refuge in You from its evil, and the evil of its people, and the evil of all that is in it.)'