Dua When Travelling in the Evening

October 2, 2026

Akşam Üzeri Yolculuk Duası: Arapçası ve Anlamı

Explanation

This is a dua of seeking refuge recited when setting out on a journey in the evening, especially when stopping for the night in the countryside or in a deserted place. In it, one seeks refuge in Allah from the evil of harmful creatures in the land, both known and unknown.

Dua Text

يَا أَرْضُ رَبِّى وَرَبُّكَ اللَّهُ، أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ مِنْ شَرِّكَ وَشَرِّ مَا خُلِقَ فِيكَ، وَشَرِّ مَا يَدُبُّ عَلَيْكَ، أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ أَسَدٍ وَأَسْوَدَ وَمِنَ الْحَيَّةِ وَالْعَقْرَبِ وَمِنْ سَاكِنِ الْبَلَدِ وَمِنْ وَالِدٍ وَمَا وَلَدَ

Transliteration

Ya ardu Rabbi wa Rabbuka Allah, a’udhu billahi min sharrika wa sharri ma khuliqa fika wa sharri ma yadubbu ‘alayka, a’udhu bika min asadin wa aswad, wa min al-hayyati wal-‘aqrab, wa min sakini al-balad, wa min walidin wa ma walad.

Meaning

O earth! My Lord and your Lord is Allah. I seek refuge in Allah from your evil, from the evil of what has been created in you and from the evil of what crawls upon you. I seek refuge in You from the lion and the black snake, from the serpent and the scorpion, from those who dwell in this land, and from the parent and what it begets.

What Is Asked in This Dua

Protection is sought from the evil of snakes, scorpions, wild animals and unknown harmful creatures while travelling at night and when stopping to rest.

When and How to Recite

It is recited when setting out in the evening, while travelling at night and when camping in the countryside.

Virtue

The source book states that within the earth and upon it there are many harmful creatures, some whose names we know and some we do not; and that unless Allah wills it, the snake cannot release its venom, the lion cannot attack and the scorpion cannot sting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which dua is recited when travelling at night?

The dua of refuge that begins with “Ya ardu Rabbi wa Rabbuka Allah…” is recited, seeking protection from the evil of the earth and of what is upon it.

What is this dua recited against?

It is recited against the evil of harmful creatures such as snakes, scorpions and lions, and against unknown dangers.

Is it also recited when camping in the countryside?

Yes, the source book recommends seeking refuge in Allah in this way when setting out on a journey and when stopping to rest.

Source

Majmu'at al-Ahzab, vol. 1, p. 518.

The text on this page was prepared by Dua Kitaplığı based on the work cited above. The Arabic text has been transcribed from the original with its vowel marks, and the transliteration in Latin letters and the English meaning are given separately. No virtue or number that does not appear in the source is added to this page. How do we prepare our content?

Published: 2 October 2026 · Last updated: 9 October 2026