سُبْحَانَ الَّذِي سَخَّرَ لَنَا هَذَا وَمَا كُنَّا لَهُ مُقْرِنِينَ، وَإِنَّا إِلَى رَبِّنَا لَمُنقَلِبُونَ. اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّا نَسْأَلُكَ فِي سَفَرِنَا هَذَا البِرَّ وَالتَّقْوَى، وَمِنَ العَمَلِ مَا تَرْضَى. اللَّهُمَّ هَوِّنْ عَلَيْنَا سَفَرَنَا هَذَا وَاطْوِ عَنَّا بُعْدَهُ. اللَّهُمَّ أَنتَ الصَّاحِبُ فِي السَّفَرِ، وَالخَلِيفَةُ فِي الأَهْلِ. اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ وَعْثَاءِ السَّفَرِ، وَكَآبَةِ المَنْظَرِ، وَسُوءِ المُنْقَلَبِ فِي المَالِ وَالأَهْلِ.
Glory be to Him Who has subjected this to us, and we could never have accomplished it on our own. And to our Lord we are surely returning. O Allah, we ask You on 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 to the family. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the hardships of the journey, and from a sorrowful sight, and from an evil turning back in property and family.
Subhanalladhi sakhkhara lana hadha wa ma kunna lahu muqrinina, wa inna ila Rabbina la-munqalibun. Allahumma inna nas'aluka fi safarina hadha al-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-manzhari, wa su'il-munqalabi fil-mali wal-ahli.
When to Read
This dua is recited when you are about to embark on a journey, whether it's for travel, moving to a new place, or starting any significant new venture that involves leaving your usual surroundings. It's typically recited just before setting off or upon mounting your mode of transport.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and contemplation. Pause to reflect on its meaning, acknowledging Allah's power in facilitating travel and His protection. It's a profound expression of reliance on Allah, seeking His ease and safeguarding throughout the journey.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua encompasses seeking Allah's blessing for the journey, asking for ease and shortened distance, and requesting His companionship and protection for both the traveler and their family left behind. It's a powerful supplication for safety from the difficulties and unpleasant experiences that can arise during travel, covering both physical and spiritual well-being.
Source & Authentication
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to say when he set out on a military expedition or when he went out for Hajj or 'Umrah: > **Arabic:** سُبْحَانَ الَّذِي سَخَّرَ لَنَا هَذَا وَمَا كُنَّا لَهُ مُقْرِنِينَ، وَإِنَّا إِلَى رَبِّنَا لَمُنقَلِبُونَ. اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّا نَسْأَلُكَ فِي سَفَرِنَا هَذَا البِرَّ وَالتَّقْوَى، وَمِنَ العَمَلِ مَا تَرْضَى. اللَّهُمَّ هَوِّنْ عَلَيْنَا سَفَرَنَا هَذَا وَاطْوِ عَنَّا بُعْدَهُ. اللَّهُمَّ أَنتَ الصَّاحِبُ فِي السَّفَرِ، وَالخَلِيفَةُ فِي الأَهْلِ. اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ وَعْثَاءِ السَّفَرِ، وَكَآبَةِ المَنْظَرِ، وَسُوءِ المُنْقَلَبِ فِي المَالِ وَالأَهْلِ. > **Translation:** Glory be to Him Who has subjected this to us, and we could never have accomplished it on our own. And to our Lord we are surely returning. O Allah, we ask You on 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 to the family. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the hardships of the journey, and from a sorrowful sight, and from an evil turning back in property and family. (Sahih Muslim 1342)