Dua for a New Animal, Servant or Home
Blessing every new acquisition at its forelock
Also searched as: naya janwar dua • new servant dua • new home blessing
Arabic
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ خَيْرَهَا وَخَيْرَ مَا جَبَلْتَهَا عَلَيْهِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّهَا وَشَرِّ مَا جَبَلْتَهَا عَلَيْهِ
Transliteration
Allahumma inni asaluka khayraha wa khayra ma jabaltaha alayh, wa audhu bika min sharriha wa sharri ma jabaltaha alayh.
Meaning
O Allah, I ask You its good and the good of its nature; I seek refuge from its evil and the evil of its nature.
Reference
Sunan Abu Dawud and Sunan Ibn Majah
When to recite
Acquiring an animal, hiring help, moving home • Once
Virtue
Hold the forelock and say it — for a spouse, ride, servant or new home.
Sources & review
Sunan Abu Dawud and Sunan Ibn Majah
Prophetic dua • Grade: Hasan • Learn personal details from a qualified teacher; minor school differences exist.
Educational content — not a fatwa. See methodology and disclaimer.
Reviewed • 2026-01-01Our methodology
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
When should I recite Dua for a New Animal, Servant or Home?
Acquiring an animal, hiring help, moving home. Recite it once.
What is the virtue of Dua for a New Animal, Servant or Home?
Hold the forelock and say it — for a spouse, ride, servant or new home.
Where is Dua for a New Animal, Servant or Home from?
Source: Sunan Abu Dawud and Sunan Ibn Majah. Grade: Hasan. As always, learn the wording from a teacher and consult scholars for rulings.
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