Stopping at Place Dua

From Travel Azkar — Hisnul Muslim

The dua for stopping at a place is among the shortest yet most impactful travel azkar, granting the believer promised protection from all harm for as long as he remains there, until he departs.

This dhikr is listed within Morning Azkar.

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أَعُوذُ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللَّهِ التَّامَّاتِ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا خَلَقَ.

A'oodhu bikalimatil-lahit-tammati min sharri ma khalaq.

📖 Virtue (Arabic source text)

من نزل منزلًا (في سفر أو غيره) ثم قال ذلك، لم يضرَّه شيء حتى يرتحل من منزله ذلك.

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Meaning

I seek refuge in the perfect words of Allah from the evil of what He has created.

When to recite

It is said upon stopping at any place or resting spot during travel, or even outside of travel when settling somewhere new.

About this dhikr

This dhikr is part of Travel Azkar as documented in Hisnul Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), and is recited 1 time.

How many times should this dhikr be recited?: This dhikr is recited 1 time, as narrated in Hisnul Muslim. Use the smart counter on this page to track your repetitions.
What is the benefit of saying this dua upon stopping at a place during travel?: It is reported that whoever stops at a place, while traveling or otherwise, and says this dua will not be harmed by anything until he leaves that place.
Is this dua said only during travel, or at every stop in general?: It applies both during travel and otherwise; anyone stopping at a new place is encouraged to say it seeking protection.
How many times is the dua for stopping at a place said?: It is said once upon settling into the new place, and you can track your recitation using the smart counter on this page.

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