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 in the family. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the hardships of the journey, the sorrow of seeing [what one dislikes], and the bad turning [of fortune] concerning property and family.
Allahumma anta as-sahibu fis-safari wal-khaleefatu fil-ahli. Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min wa'tha'is-safari wa ka'abatil-mandhari wa soo'il-munqalabi fil-mali wal-ahli.
When to Read
This dua is recited before embarking on a journey, whether it's for travel, pilgrimage, or any other purpose that takes you away from your home and family. It's an essential part of seeking Allah's protection as you leave the familiar behind.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and full conviction in Allah's ability to protect you. It's best recited as you are about to depart, perhaps when standing at your doorstep or after mounting your mode of transport. Feel the weight of your reliance on Allah, the One who truly watches over you.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua covers several aspects of seeking Allah's protection during travel. It acknowledges Allah as the 'Companion on the journey,' implying His constant presence and support, and the 'Successor in the family,' entrusting the well-being of loved ones to His care. Seeking refuge from 'hardships of the journey' (wa'tha'is-safari) encompasses physical difficulties, dangers, and weariness. Protection from 'sorrow of seeing' (ka'abatil-mandhari) guards against encountering unpleasant sights or events. Finally, seeking refuge from 'bad turning of fortune concerning property and family' (soo'il-munqalabi fil-mali wal-ahli) is a plea for the safety of one's wealth and the people left behind upon returning.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated that 'Abdullah bin 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with them both) said: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to say, when he set out on a journey: 'Allahumma anta as-sahibu fis-safari wal-khaleefatu fil-ahli. Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min wa'tha'is-safari wa ka'abatil-mandhari wa soo'il-munqalabi fil-mali wal-ahli.' (Sahih Muslim 2709)