اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ خَيْرَ هَذَا الْبَحْرِ، وَخَيْرَ مَا فِيهِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ هَذَا الْبَحْرِ، وَشَرِّ مَا فِيهِ، وَشَرِّ مَا عَلَيْهِ، وَشَرِّ مَا يَدِبُّ عَلَيْهِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ إِبْلِيسَ وَجُنُودِهِ، وَمِنْ شَرِّ كُلِّ دَابَّةٍ أَنْتَ آخِذٌ بِنَاصِيَتِهَا، إِنَّ رَبِّي عَلَى صِرَاطٍ مُسْتَقِيمٍ
O Allah, I ask You for the good of this sea and the good of what is in it, and I seek refuge in You from the evil of this sea and the evil of what is in it, and the evil of what is upon it, and the evil of what crawls upon it, and I seek refuge in You from the evil of Iblis and his armies, and from the evil of every creature whose forelock You are holding. Indeed, my Lord is on a straight path.
Allahumma inni as'aluka khayra hadhal-bahri, wa khayra ma feehi, wa a'udhu bika min sharri hadhal-bahri, wa sharri ma feehi, wa sharri ma 'alayhi, wa sharri ma yadubbu 'alayhi, wa a'udhu bika min sharri Iblisa wa junoodihi, wa min sharri kulli dabbatin anta akhidhun bi-nasiyatiha, inna Rabbi 'ala siratin mustaqeem.
When to Read
This dua is recited when one encounters a large body of water like the sea, or any significant natural phenomenon that inspires awe and reflection. It's a moment to acknowledge Allah's creation and seek His protection.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention, focusing on the vastness of the sea and contemplating Allah's sovereignty over all creation. It's a personal supplication, reflecting a sense of humility and reliance on the Almighty.
Virtues & Benefits
This supplication encompasses seeking the good within a natural creation and seeking refuge from its potential harms. It demonstrates the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ comprehensive approach to seeking protection, covering both the seen and unseen, including the Jinn and the general evil that may be present. It reinforces the belief that all creatures are subject to Allah's control, as He is on the 'straight path'.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from 'Abdullah bin Mughaffal that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: 'When you go out to the sea, say: Allahumma inni as'aluka khayra hadhal-bahri, wa khayra ma feehi, wa a'udhu bika min sharri hadhal-bahri, wa sharri ma feehi, wa sharri ma 'alayhi, wa sharri ma yadubbu 'alayhi, wa a'udhu bika min sharri Iblisa wa junoodihi, wa min sharri kulli dabbatin anta akhidhun bi-nasiyatiha, inna Rabbi 'ala siratin mustaqeem.' (Sunan Abi Dawud 1513)