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, make this journey easy for us and make its distance short for us. O Allah, You are the Companion in the journey and the Successor over the family. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the difficulties of travel, the sadness of sights, and an evil return regarding wealth and family.
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'thaa'is-safari wa ka'abatil-manzari wa suw'il-munqalabi fil-mali wal-ahli.
When to Read
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us to recite this powerful supplication right before embarking on a journey. It's the moment you step out, or as you settle into your vehicle, acknowledging your dependence on Allah as you leave your home and loved ones behind.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and full presence of heart, understanding the profound meanings of each phrase. Place your trust completely in Allah, knowing that only He can grant ease, protection, and a successful outcome to your travels.
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting this dua invokes Allah's comprehensive protection and assistance throughout your journey. You're asking Him to: * **Ease the journey and shorten its distance:** This makes it smoother and helps you reach your destination without undue hardship, allowing you to focus on your purpose (fulfilling obligations). * **Be your Companion in travel:** Ensuring safety and guidance, knowing you are not alone on your path. * **Be the Protector of your family back home:** Granting you peace of mind about those you leave behind, knowing they are in Allah's care. * **Protect you from difficulties (wa'thaa'is-safar):** Guarding against physical hardships, unexpected obstacles, or anything that might hinder your mission or cause distress. * **Shield you from sadness (ka'abatil-manzar):** Protecting against seeing distressing sights, experiencing emotional distress, or encountering situations that bring sorrow. * **Prevent an evil return regarding wealth and family (suw'il-munqalabi fil-mali wal-ahli):** This is crucial. It directly addresses returning safely, with your wealth intact, your family well, and your journey's objectives successfully met, free from any detrimental outcomes or losses.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Ibn 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with him): The Messenger of Allah ﷺ, when he set out on a journey, would say: > **Arabic:** 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 > > **Translation:** "O Allah, make this journey easy for us and make its distance short for us. O Allah, You are the Companion in the journey and the Successor over the family. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the difficulties of travel, the sadness of sights, and an evil return regarding wealth and family." > > **Transliteration:** *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'thaa'is-safari wa ka'abatil-manzari wa suw'il-munqalabi fil-mali wal-ahli.*