Entering a town or city
O Allah (SWT), Lord of the seven heavens and all they shade, Lord of the seven earths and all they carry, Lord of the devils and all they lead astray, Lord of the winds and all they scatter. I ask You for the good of this town, the good of its people, and the good of what is in it; and I seek refuge in You from its evil, the evil of its people, and the evil of what is in it.
Recite during the part of a journey described in the title and teaching note.
The Arabic and meaning are paired with al-Hakim 2/100, an-Nasa'i in 'Amal al-Yawm wa'l-Laylah 547. No special promise or count is added without a cited basis.
Allahumma Rabba-s-samawati-s-sab'i wa ma adhlaln, wa Rabba-l-aradina-s-sab'i wa ma aqlaln, wa Rabba-sh-shayatini wa ma adlaln, wa Rabba-r-riyahi wa ma dharayn, as'aluka khayra hadhihi-l-qaryati wa khayra ahliha wa khayra ma fiha, wa a'udhu bika min sharriha wa sharri ahliha wa sharri ma fiha.
O Allah (SWT), Lord of the seven heavens and all they shade, Lord of the seven earths and all they carry, Lord of the devils and all they lead astray, Lord of the winds and all they scatter. I ask You for the good of this town, the good of its people, and the good of what is in it; and I seek refuge in You from its evil, the evil of its people, and the evil of what is in it.
Said upon sighting or entering a town on the journey.
What does Entering a town or city mean?
O Allah (SWT), Lord of the seven heavens and all they shade, Lord of the seven earths and all they carry, Lord of the devils and all they lead astray, Lord of the winds and all they scatter. I ask You for the good of this town, the good of its people, and the good of what is in it; and I seek refuge in You from its evil, the evil of its people, and the evil of what is in it.
When should I recite Entering a town or city?
Recite during the part of a journey described in the title and teaching note.
What is the source for Entering a town or city?
al-Hakim 2/100, an-Nasa'i in 'Amal al-Yawm wa'l-Laylah 547. Also referenced in Graded sahih by al-Albani, as-Sahihah 2759.