بِسْمِ اللَّهِ، رَبِّ أَسْأَلُكَ خَيْرَ هَذَا السَّفَرِ وَخَيْرَ مَا فِيهِ وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ هَذَا السَّفَرِ وَشَرِّ مَا فِيهِ، رَبِّ أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ وَعْثَاءِ السَّفَرِ وَكَآبَةِ الْمُنْقَلَبِ وَالْحَوْرِ بَعْدَ الْكَوْرِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ سُوءِ الْمَنْظَرِ فِي الْمَالِ وَالْأَهْلِ.
In the name of Allah, my Lord, I ask You for the goodness of this journey and the goodness of what it contains, and I seek refuge in You from the evil of this journey and the evil of what it contains. My Lord, I seek refuge in You from the hardships of travel, and from the sorrow of returning, and from misfortune after good fortune. And I seek refuge in You from a bad view concerning my property and my family.
Bismillahi, Rabbi as'aluka khaira hazas-safari wa khaira ma fihi wa a'udhu bika min sharri hazas-safari wa sharri ma fihi. Rabbi a'udhu bika min wa'tha'is-safari wa ka'abatil-munqalabi wal-hawri ba'dal-kawri, wa a'udhu bika min su'il-mandhari fil-mali wal-ahl.
When to Read
This dua should be recited when embarking on a journey, whether it's a short trip or a long one. It's particularly important when facing potentially challenging or uncertain travel conditions. Reciting it before setting out invokes Allah's protection over the entire duration of the journey.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and firm reliance on Allah (Tawakkul). It is best recited upon mounting one's conveyance or beginning the journey. Ensure clear pronunciation and understanding of its meaning, reflecting on the protection being sought from the Almighty.
Virtues & Benefits
This powerful supplication encompasses seeking the best of the journey and its contents, while simultaneously seeking refuge from any potential harm, hardships, or negative outcomes. It acknowledges Allah's sovereignty over all affairs, asking for His protection over one's person, property, and family during the absence. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this comprehensive dua to ensure comprehensive divine guardianship throughout the travel.
Source & Authentication
‘Abdullah ibn ‘Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) used to say, when he mounted his camel for the journey: ‘Allahu Akbar (Allah is the Greatest)’ three times, and then he would say: ‘Glory be to Him Who has subjected this to us, though we could never have accomplished it by ourselves. And to our Lord, we shall surely return.’ (32:12-13). And he would say: ‘O Allah, we ask You for goodness and piety in this journey of ours, and for deeds that win Your pleasure. We ask You for righteousness and good deeds. O Allah, make this journey easy for us and make its distance short for us. O Allah, You are the Companion in the journey and the Successor in the family. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the hardship of the journey, from seeing a sorrowful sight, and from finding myself in a bad situation regarding my property and family.’ And when he returned, he would recite these words and say: ‘We return, repenting to our Lord, worshipping and praising Him.’ (Sahih Muslim 1344)