اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ خَيْرَهَا وَخَيْرَ أَهْلِهَا وَخَيْرَ مَا فِيهَا، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّهَا وَشَرِّ أَهْلِهَا وَشَرِّ مَا فِيهَا
O Allah, I ask You for its goodness, the goodness of its people, and the goodness of whatever is in it. And I seek refuge in You from its evil, 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 recited when you enter a new town, city, or even a new building for the first time. It's a beautiful way to acknowledge Allah's protection and ask for His blessings in unfamiliar surroundings.
How to Read
Recite this supplication with sincerity and contemplation as you arrive at a new place. It's recommended to say it once upon seeing the new location. The core intention is to seek Allah's protection from any potential harm and to ask for the best that the place and its inhabitants have to offer.
Virtues & Benefits
By reciting this dua, you are actively seeking Allah's protection from any unseen evils or difficulties that might be present in a new environment. You're also asking for the blessings and benefits of the place and its people, acknowledging that all good comes from Him. It fosters a sense of reliance on Allah and humility when stepping into the unknown.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abdullah ibn Amr ibn al-'As: When the Prophet (ﷺ) entered a town he did not enter, he would say: '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. (O Allah, I ask You for its goodness, the goodness of its people, and the goodness of whatever is in it. And I seek refuge in You from its evil, the evil of its people, and the evil of whatever is in it.)