آيِبُونَ تَائِبُونَ لِرَبِّنَا حَامِدُونَ، صَدَقَ اللَّهُ وَعْدَهُ، وَنَصَرَ عَبْدَهُ، وَهَزَمَ الأَحْزَابَ وَحْدَهُ.
We are returning, repenting, to our Lord, praising Him. Allah has fulfilled His promise, helped His servant, and defeated the confederates alone.
Āyibūna tā'ibūna lirabbinā ḥāmidūna, ṣadaqa Allāhu waʿdahu, wa naṣara ʿabdahu, wa hazama al-aḥzāba waḥdahu.
When to Read
This beautiful dua is recited by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and his companions upon returning from a journey, especially after a period of absence. It's perfect to say as you approach your home or upon entering it after being away for a significant time – be it for travel, work, or any other reason. It's a moment to acknowledge Allah's blessings in bringing you back safely and to recommit yourself to Him.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and a grateful heart as you are about to enter your home or just after. It's ideally said aloud, but can be recited silently as well. Focus on the meaning of the words: acknowledging your return, your repentance, and your praise for Allah, who is the ultimate giver of success and protection. Make a habit of saying it each time you return, turning a simple act into a profound spiritual reminder.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encompasses several powerful aspects. It signifies: 1. **Return and Repentance (Āyibūna tā'ibūna):** Acknowledging that you are returning to your home and, more importantly, to Allah with repentance. 2. **Praise and Gratitude (lirabbinā ḥāmidūna):** Expressing gratitude for the journey, the safe return, and all of Allah's favors. 3. **Affirmation of Allah's Help (ṣadaqa Allāhu waʿdahu, wa naṣara ʿabdahu):** Recognizing that Allah fulfills His promises and supports His faithful servants, just as He helped His Messenger ﷺ against overwhelming odds. 4. **Victory through Allah (wa hazama al-aḥzāba waḥdahu):** A profound statement of Tawhid (Oneness of Allah), attributing ultimate victory and power solely to Him. Reciting this transforms your homecoming into an act of worship, seeking Allah's continued blessings upon your home and family.
Source & Authentication
Ibn 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) said: When the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) returned from a campaign or the Hajj, the slogan of praise would be chanted when he mounted his she-camel: 'Allahu Akbar! Allahu Akbar! Allahu Akbar! La ilaha ill-Allah wahdahu la sharika lah, lahul-mulku wa lahul-hamdu wa huwa 'ala kulli shay'in qadir. Ayyibuna, ta'ibuna, 'abiduna, li-rabbina hamidun. Sadaqa Allahu wa'dahu, wa nasara 'abdahu, wa hazama al-ahzaba wahdah'. Translation: 'Allah is the Greatest! Allah is the Greatest! Allah is the Greatest! There is no god but Allah alone, with no partner. To Him belongs the dominion, and to Him belongs all praise, and He is Able to do all things. We are returning, repenting, worshipping, praising our Lord. Allah has fulfilled His promise, helped His servant, and defeated the confederates alone.'