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 in this journey of ours for righteousness and piety, and for deeds that please You. O Allah, make this journey easy for us and shorten its distance for us. O Allah, You are the Companion on the journey and the Successor among the family. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the hardships of the journey, the sorrow of seeing [evil], and the bad turn in property and family.
Allahumma inna nas'aluka fi safarina hadhal-birra wat-taqwa, wa minal-'amali ma tarda, Allahumma hawwin 'alayna safarana hadha, watwi 'anna bu'dahu. Allahumma antas-sahibu fis-safari, wal-khaleefatu fil-ahli. Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min wa'tha'is-safari, wa ka'abatil-mandhari, wa su'il-munqalabi fil-mali wal-ahli.
When to Read
This dua is specifically recommended to be recited when embarking on the journey for Hajj or Umrah, preferably just before setting off or upon mounting the transport (vehicle, plane, etc.). It's a comprehensive supplication asking Allah for ease, acceptance of deeds, and protection during the travel itself.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and heartfelt reliance on Allah (Tawakkul). Utter the Arabic words clearly, focusing on their meaning. It’s best recited while seated or standing before departure, facing the direction of travel if possible. Imagine yourself entrusting your journey, your loved ones left behind, and your return to Allah's care.
Virtues & Benefits
This powerful dua encapsulates the essence of seeking Allah's favor for a significant journey. It asks for: 1. **Righteousness and Piety (Birr wa Taqwa):** The foundation for any accepted deed. 2. **Acceptable Deeds:** Actions that earn Allah's pleasure. 3. **Ease and Shortening:** Allah making the physical and emotional difficulties of travel manageable. 4. **Companionship and Protection:** Allah's presence with the traveler and His safeguard for those left behind. 5. **Seeking Refuge:** Protection from the specific adversities of travel like exhaustion, unpleasant sights, and negative outcomes upon return.
Source & Authentication
The narration from Abdullah bin 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with them) states that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) used to recite this dua when he mounted his camel for the journey: 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. *(Allahumma inna nas'aluka fi safarina hadhal-birra wat-taqwa, wa minal-'amali ma tarda, Allahumma hawwin 'alayna safarana hadha, watwi 'anna bu'dahu. Allahumma antas-sahibu fis-safari, wal-khaleefatu fil-ahli. Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min wa'tha'is-safari, wa ka'abatil-mandhari, wa su'il-munqalabi fil-mali wal-ahli.)* Translation: O Allah, we ask You in this journey of ours for righteousness and piety, and for deeds that please You. O Allah, make this journey easy for us and shorten its distance for us. O Allah, You are the Companion on the journey and the Successor among the family. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the hardships of the journey, the sorrow of seeing [evil], and the bad turn in property and family.