Entering a Town or City
کسی شہر یا بستی میں داخل ہونے کی دعا
اللَّهُمَّ رَبَّ السَّمَاوَاتِ السَّبْعِ... أَسْأَلُكَ خَيْرَ هَذِهِ الْقَرْيَةِ
"Allahumma rabbas-samawatis-sab'i..."
اردو
ترجمہ / Urdu Translation
اے اللہ! ساتوں آسمانوں کے رب... میں تجھ سے اس بستی کی بھلائی کا سوال کرتا ہوں۔
English Translation
O Allah, Lord of the seven heavens... I ask You for the goodness of this town and the goodness of its people.
Overview & Significance
The supplication 'Entering a Town or City' is an essential part of a believer's daily spiritual routine. In Islamic tradition, Duas are not just words but a direct conversation with Allah (SWT).
This specific prayer, categorized under Travel, was practiced and taught by the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) to help us maintain a conscious connection with the Divine throughout our day.
Context: Recited when the destination city comes into view.
Understanding the context behind 'Entering a Town or City' helps in reciting it with more focus and sincerity (Ikhlas). Whether it is a time of joy or hardship, these words provide comfort and strength to the heart.
Blessings & Virtues (Fadhilat)
- Spiritual Protection: Constant recitation of 'Entering a Town or City' serves as a shield against negative influences and spiritual negligence.
- Sunnah Following: By reciting this authentic supplication, we revive a Sunnah of the Prophet (PBUH) and earn the rewards of following his path.
- Mental Peace: Islamic scholars mention that sincere supplications reduce anxiety and bring serenity to the soul.
- Special Benefit: Seeking peaceful entry and positive social interactions in the new city.
- Guaranteed Reward: In the light of various Hadiths, every Dua made with a sincere heart is either granted in this world, stored for the Hereafter, or used to avert a calamity.
