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 for righteousness and piety in our journey, and for deeds that please You. O Allah, make this journey easy for us, and make its distance short. 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 misfortunes, and evil turns in wealth and family.
Allahumma inna nas'aluka fi safarina hadhal-birra wat-taqwa, wa min-al-'amali ma tarda. Allahumma hawwin 'alayna safarana hadha, watwi 'anna bu'dahu. Allahumma Antas-sahibu fis-safari, wal-khalifatu fil- ahli. Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min wa'thais-safari, wa ka'abatil-manzari, wa su'il-munqalabi fil-mali wal-ahli.
When to Read
This dua is recited when embarking on a journey. It's a comprehensive supplication that seeks Allah's assistance for a smooth and blessed travel, asking for ease, acceptance of good deeds, and protection from difficulties that may arise.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction as you set out for your journey. It is best recited before commencing the actual travel, perhaps as you are leaving your home or upon mounting your conveyance. Reflect on the meanings of the words and ask Allah with a humble heart.
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting this dua ensures Allah's companionship and protection during travel. It seeks Allah's blessing for ease in covering distances and for the acceptance of your good deeds. It also invokes refuge from the physical and emotional hardships of travel, and safeguards your family and possessions in your absence.
Source & Authentication
When the Prophet ﷺ would set out on a journey, he would say: 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 min-al-'amali ma tarda. Allahumma hawwin 'alayna safarana hadha, watwi 'anna bu'dahu. Allahumma Antas-sahibu fis-safari, wal-khalifatu fil- ahli. Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min wa'thais-safari, wa ka'abatil-manzari, wa su'il-munqalabi fil-mali wal-ahli.) Translation: O Allah, we ask You for righteousness and piety in our journey, and for deeds that please You. O Allah, make this journey easy for us, and make its distance short. 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 misfortunes, and evil turns in wealth and family. - Sahih Muslim 1397