The Sunnah includes specific remembrance when stopping at a place, whether during travel or when moving into a new home, to seek Allah's protection from any unseen harm.
أَعُوذُ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللَّهِ التَّامَّاتِ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا خَلَقَ
A'udhu bikalimatillahit-tammati min sharri ma khalaq.
I seek refuge in the perfect words of Allah from the evil of what He has created.
Hadith — Sahih Muslim — Supplication when stopping at a place
Authenticity: Authentic hadith tradition
Meaning and Explanation
This authentic supplication seeks divine protection from any harm or evil present in the surroundings.
When to Recite
When staying in a new city, checking into a hotel, or moving into a new house.
How to Recite
Recite the supplication with sincerity upon arrival at the new location.
Important Notes
The Prophet ﷺ mentioned that whoever says this, nothing will harm him until he leaves that place.
Benefits
Encourages reliance upon Allah when entering unfamiliar surroundings and provides peace of mind.
Additional Duas
Content type: Hadith
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dua for new place
new city dua
moving supplication
protection dua