اللَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ الصَّاحِبُ فِي السَّفَرِ، وَالْخَلِيفَةُ فِي الأَهْلِ، اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ وَعْثَاءِ السَّفَرِ، وَكَآبَةِ الْمَنْظَرِ، وَسُوءِ الْمُنْقَلَبِ فِي الْمَالِ وَالأَهْلِ.
O Allah, You are the Companion on the journey and the Successor (Guardian) in the family. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the hardships of the journey, the sorrow of seeing [a dreadful sight], and the evil turn of events in wealth and family.
Allahumma Antas-saahibu fis-safari wal-khaleefatu fil-ahli. Allahumma innee a'oodhu bika min wa'thaa'is-safari wa ka'aabatil-mandhari wa soo'il-munqalabi fil-maali wal-ahli.
When to Read
This dua is recommended to be recited when embarking on a journey, especially when traveling alone. It's a powerful supplication to invoke Allah's protection and companionship as you leave your home and family behind.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and full awareness of its meaning. It's best recited at the point of departure, as you begin your travels. Imagine Allah's presence accompanying you, alleviating any feelings of isolation. Keep the intention of seeking Allah's pleasure and protection throughout your journey.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua directly addresses the anxieties of solitary travel. By calling Allah 'the Companion on the journey,' we acknowledge that we are never truly alone. Seeking refuge from 'hardships of the journey' and 'evil turn of events' invokes Allah's protection against physical dangers and unfortunate circumstances. It also highlights the importance of trusting Allah with our families back home ('the Successor in the family').
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abdullah ibn Amr: When the Messenger of Allah ﷺ sent us on an expedition, he would teach us to say, when we entered upon the enemy or a town: 'Allah, Lord of the seven heavens and what they overshadow, Lord of the seven earths and what they carry, Lord of the devils and what they lead astray, Lord of the winds and what they scatter; we ask You for the good of this town and the good of its people, and we seek refuge in You from the evil of this town and the evil of its people and the evil of what is in it. And we seek refuge in You from the evil of this town and the evil of its people and the evil of what is in it.' And when he entered upon a town, he would say: 'O Allah, Lord of the seven heavens and what they overshadow, Lord of the seven earths and what they carry, Lord of the devils and what they lead astray, Lord of the winds and what they scatter; we ask You for the good of this town and the good of its people, and we seek refuge in You from the evil of this town and the evil of its people and the evil of what is in it.' He also said: 'When a person enters his house and says the name of Allah (Bismillah), and eats with the right hand, and calls upon Allah, then Satan says: 'You have no place here, nor do you have food.' He narrated to us from Allah's Messenger ﷺ: 'Allahumma Antas-saahibu fis-safari wal-khaleefatu fil-ahli. Allahumma innee a'oodhu bika min wa'thaa'is-safari wa ka'aabatil-mandhari wa soo'il-munqalabi fil-maali wal-ahli.' (O Allah, You are the Companion on the journey and the Successor in the family. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the hardships of the journey, the sorrow of seeing [a dreadful sight], and the evil turn of events in wealth and family). This is in Al-Bukhari, but Muslim has transmitted it also with this chain.