Dua When Stopping at a Place
3 Things to Know About Seeking Refuge
When the traveller stops to rest at a place along their journey, whether to camp, lodge or pause, the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) taught them to seek refuge in the perfect words of Allah from the evil of all that He has created. He taught that whoever says these words upon stopping at a place will be protected, and nothing will harm them until they depart from that place. The dua when stopping at a place is this refuge, a beautiful protection sought from Allah whenever the traveller alights somewhere.
أَعُوذُ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللَّهِ التَّامَّاتِ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا خَلَقَ
A‘udhu bi kalimatil-lahit-tammati min sharri ma khalaq.
“I seek refuge in the perfect words of Allah from the evil of what He has created.”
A journey takes the believer to unfamiliar places, and seeking the refuge of Allah upon stopping is a means of protection He has provided for the traveller. This guide explains the dua when stopping at a place and three things to know about seeking refuge, so that the believer may seek the protection of Allah whenever they rest along their journey, take refuge in His perfect words from every harm, and travel with the peace of one who has placed their safety in the hands of Allah, whose words shelter all who seek refuge in them.
Refuge in the Perfect Words of Allah
The Prophet (pbuh) taught that whoever stops at a place and says the beautiful supplication quoted above, seeking refuge in the perfect words of Allah from the evil of what He has created, will be protected, and nothing will harm them until they leave that place. This refuge places the traveller safety in the perfect words of Allah, which are a shelter from every harm. By saying it upon stopping, the traveller seeks the protection of Allah at the very moment they alight in an unfamiliar place.
There is great comfort in seeking refuge in the perfect words of Allah, for they are perfect and complete, shielding the one who seeks refuge in them from the evil of all creation. The traveller who stops at an unfamiliar place need not fear, for they have placed their safety in the hands of Allah. The dua when stopping at a place reflects this, allowing the believer to seek the protection of Allah whenever they rest along their journey, travelling with the peace of one who relies on Him.
أَعُوذُ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللَّهِ التَّامَّاتِ
A‘udhu bikalimatillahit-tammat
I seek refuge in the perfect words of Allah
Three Things to Know About Seeking Refuge
Seeking refuge upon stopping is a means of protection. These three things help the traveller stay safe.
- Seek refuge in the perfect words of Allah whenever you stop at a place on your journey.
- Trust that nothing will harm you until you depart, as the Prophet (pbuh) promised.
- Travel with the peace of one who has placed their safety in the hands of Allah.
Resting in the Protection of Allah
The dua when stopping at a place is a refuge in the perfect words of Allah from every harm. By seeking refuge whenever you stop, trusting the promise of protection, and travelling with peace, the believer rests in the protection of Allah in the best way. A journey takes the believer to unfamiliar places, and the one who seeks refuge in the perfect words of Allah upon stopping travels with the peace of one whose safety rests entirely in His hands, shielded from the evil of all creation.
This supplication pairs naturally with the dua for a safe journey and the dua for protection during travel. Together they help the traveller seek the protection of Allah throughout their journey.
The Prophet (pbuh) taught that the one who seeks refuge in the perfect words of Allah when stopping is protected until they leave. Learn the travel duas with us on YouTube, where the supplications are recited aloud, on Instagram for a reminder when resting on a journey, and on LinkedIn where readers share how they stay safe while travelling.
Frequently Asked Questions
The dua when stopping at a place is the refuge the Prophet (pbuh) taught: Audhu bi kalimatillahit-tammati min sharri ma khalaq, I seek refuge in the perfect words of Allah from the evil of what He has created. It is said upon alighting somewhere on a journey.
The Prophet (pbuh) taught that whoever says it upon stopping at a place will be protected, and nothing will harm them until they depart from that place. It is a means of protection Allah has provided for the traveller.
It is recited whenever the traveller stops at a place to rest, camp or lodge along their journey. Making it a habit upon stopping seeks the protection of Allah at the moment of alighting in an unfamiliar place.
The words of Allah are described as perfect and complete because they are His and lack nothing, making them a perfect shelter from every harm. The believer seeks refuge in them, trusting their complete protection.
Yes, the believer may seek refuge in the perfect words of Allah whenever they stay at a new or unfamiliar place, whether travelling or otherwise. Seeking the protection of Allah upon arriving somewhere is a beautiful and protective habit.
The Prophet (pbuh) promised that nothing will harm the one who says it until they leave that place, by the protection of Allah. The believer says it with trust in Allah, who shelters those who seek refuge in His perfect words.