Dua When Entering a Town
Seeking the good of every new place and refuge from its evil
Also searched as: sheher me dakhil dua • entering city dua • new town dua
Arabic
اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّ السَّمَاوَاتِ السَّبْعِ وَمَا أَظْلَلْنَ، وَرَبَّ الْأَرَضِينَ السَّبْعِ وَمَا أَقْلَلْنَ، أَسْأَلُكَ خَيْرَهَا وَخَيْرَ أَهْلِهَا وَخَيْرَ مَا فِيهَا، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّهَا وَشَرِّ أَهْلِهَا وَشَرِّ مَا فِيهَا
Transliteration
Allahumma Rabbas-samawatis-sab wa ma azlaln, wa Rabbal-aradinas-sab wa ma aqlaln, asaluka khayraha wa khayra ahliha wa khayra ma fiha, wa audhu bika min sharriha wa sharri ahliha wa sharri ma fiha.
Meaning
O Allah, Lord of the seven heavens and their shade, Lord of the seven earths and their burden — I ask You its good, its people’s good and what is in it; I seek refuge from its evil, its people’s evil and what is in it.
Reference
Sunan al-Nasai and al-Hakim
When to recite
Entering any town or city • Once
Virtue
The traveller’s town-dua — ask good, refuse evil, enter with Allah’s name.
Sources & review
Sunan al-Nasai and al-Hakim
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 When Entering a Town?
Entering any town or city. Recite it once.
What is the virtue of Dua When Entering a Town?
The traveller’s town-dua — ask good, refuse evil, enter with Allah’s name.
Where is Dua When Entering a Town from?
Source: Sunan al-Nasai and al-Hakim. Grade: Hasan. As always, learn the wording from a teacher and consult scholars for rulings.
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