بِسْمِ اللَّهِ مَجْرَاهَا وَمُرْسَاهَا ۚ إِنَّ رَبِّي لَغَفُورٌ رَّحِيمٌ
In the name of Allah be its course and its anchoring. Indeed, my Lord is Forgiving and Merciful.
Bismillahi majraha wa mursaaha, inna rabbi laghafoorur raheem.
When to Read
This powerful dua from Prophet Nuh (peace be upon him) was recited as he boarded the Ark, facing the immense challenge of the great flood. We can recite this when embarking on any journey, whether by land, sea, or air, seeking Allah's protection and blessing for its commencement and safe arrival. It's also deeply relevant during times of overwhelming difficulty or when facing a daunting task, reminding us of Allah's power over all circumstances and His mercy.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and full reliance on Allah (tawakkul). As you say 'Bismillahi' (In the name of Allah), you are acknowledging His dominion over the journey. 'Majraha wa mursaaha' signifies placing both the movement and the anchoring, the beginning and the end, into His hands. Conclude with 'inna rabbi laghafoorur raheem' (Indeed, my Lord is Forgiving and Merciful) to invoke His boundless compassion and forgiveness.
Virtues & Benefits
This verse, spoken by Prophet Nuh (peace be upon him), encapsulates complete submission and trust in Allah during a catastrophic event. It teaches us that by invoking Allah's name and acknowledging His attributes of forgiveness and mercy, we can navigate the most perilous situations. The act of reciting it before embarking on a journey invokes Allah's protection and ensures that our movements and our eventual return are under His watchful care.