اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّا نَسْأَلُكَ فِي سَفَرِنَا هَذَا الْبِرَّ وَالتَّقْوَى، وَمِنَ الْعَمَلِ مَا تَرْضَى، اللَّهُمَّ هَوِّنْ عَلَيْنَا سَفَرَنَا هَذَا وَاطْوِ عَنَّا بُعْدَهُ، اللَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ الصَّاحِبُ فِي السَّفَرِ، وَالْخَلِيفَةُ فِي الأَهْلِ، اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ وَعْثَاءِ السَّفَرِ وَكَآبَةِ الْمَنْظَرِ وَسُوءِ الْمُنْقَلَبِ فِي الْمَالِ وَالأَهْلِ.
O Allah, we ask You for righteousness and piety in our journey, and for deeds that please You. O Allah, make this journey easy for us and make its distance short. O Allah, You are the Companion on the journey and the Guardian of the family. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the hardships of travel, the sorrow of seeing evil, and from a bad outcome regarding my wealth and family.
Allahumma inna nas'aluka fi safarina hadhal-birra wat-taqwa, wa minal-'amali ma tardha. Allahumma hawwin 'alayna safarana hadha watwi 'anna bu'dahu. Allahumma Antas-Sahibu fis-safari, wal-Khaleefatu fil-ahl. Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min wa'thais-safari wa ka'abatil-manzari wa su'il-munqalabi fil-mali wal-ahl.
When to Read
This dua is ideally recited just before embarking on your journey to Makkah and Madinah for Hajj or Umrah, or for any other significant travel. It's a comprehensive supplication asking Allah for ease, acceptance of deeds, and protection during the entire trip.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction. Turn to Allah with a humble heart, acknowledging His power and your dependence on Him. Imagine the hardships of travel and the importance of protection, and feel the weight of the words as you ask for His grace. It’s best recited after the obligatory prayers or at a time of reflection before setting out.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates a traveler's needs: asking for virtuous deeds, seeking divine facilitation for the journey itself (making it easy and shortening the distance), and requesting Allah's guardianship for both the traveler and their family left behind. It also specifically seeks refuge from common travel difficulties like arduous conditions, disheartening sights, and any negative repercussions upon return.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from 'Abdullah bin 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with them) that when the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) set out on a journey, he would say: اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّا نَسْأَلُكَ فِي سَفَرِنَا هَذَا الْبِرَّ وَالتَّقْوَى، وَمِنَ الْعَمَلِ مَا تَرْضَى، اللَّهُمَّ هَوِّنْ عَلَيْنَا سَفَرَنَا هَذَا وَاطْوِ عَنَّا بُعْدَهُ، اللَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ الصَّاحِبُ فِي السَّفَرِ، وَالْخَلِيفَةُ فِي الأَهْلِ، اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ وَعْثَاءِ السَّفَرِ وَكَآبَةِ الْمَنْظَرِ وَسُوءِ الْمُنْقَلَبِ فِي الْمَالِ وَالأَهْلِ. When he returned, he would say: آيِبُونَ، تَائِبُونَ، عَابِدُونَ، لِرَبِّنَا حَامِدُونَ. (Allahumma inna nas'aluka fi safarina hadhal-birra wat-taqwa, wa minal-'amali ma tardha. Allahumma hawwin 'alayna safarana hadha watwi 'anna bu'dahu. Allahumma Antas-Sahibu fis-safari, wal-Khaleefatu fil-ahl. Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min wa'thais-safari wa ka'abatil-manzari wa su'il-munqalabi fil-mali wal-ahl. Aa'iboona, taa'iboona, 'aabidoona, li Rabbina haamidoona.) Translation: O Allah, we ask You for righteousness and piety in our journey, and for deeds that please You. O Allah, make this journey easy for us and make its distance short. O Allah, You are the Companion on the journey and the Guardian of the family. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the hardships of travel, the sorrow of seeing evil, and from a bad outcome regarding my wealth and family. We are returning, repenting, worshipping, and to our Lord praising.