Dua when stopping at a place

Recited when stopping somewhere or making camp during a journey.

According to the hadith, whoever says this dua upon stopping at a place will not be harmed by anything there until they move on.

This dua is based on the Quran and hadith sources below.

• HadithSahih Muslim, 2708

  It is reported from Khawla bint Hakim (may Allah be pleased with her) that whoever says this upon stopping at a place will not be harmed by anything there until they move on.

Other duas connected to this topic.

• Dua for travel

  Glory be to Allah who has subjected this to us, for we could not have done it ourselves. Indeed, we will return to our Lord.

• Dua for protection from evil

  In the name of Allah, with whose name nothing on earth or in the heavens can cause harm. He is the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing.

Common questions about this dua.

• What dua is recited when stopping at a place during a journey?

  The dua “A’udhu bi-kalimatillahit-tammati min sharri ma khalaq” is recited.

• What is the benefit of this dua?

  According to the hadith, whoever recites this dua will not be harmed by any evil for as long as they remain there.