Dua & Sunnah

Dua for a Storm While Traveling

Travel
Sahih HadithSahih Muslim 899

اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ خَيْرَهَا وَخَيْرَ مَا فِيهَا وَخَيْرَ مَا أُرْسِلَتْ بِهِ ‏.‏ وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّهَا وَشَرِّ مَا فِيهَا وَشَرِّ مَا أُرْسِلَتْ بِهِ

O Allah, I ask You for the good of this (wind/storm) and the good of what it contains, and the good of what it was sent with. And I seek refuge in You from the evil of this (wind/storm) and the evil of what it contains, and the evil of what it was sent with.

Allahumma inni as'aluka khairaha wa khaira ma fiha wa khaira ma ursilat bihi. Wa a'udhu bika min sharriha wa sharri ma fiha wa sharri ma ursilat bihi.

When to Read

When traveling and a storm or strong wind appears, to seek Allah's protection and the best of the situation.

How to Read

Recite this dua with sincerity and a full heart, acknowledging Allah's power over all creation. It is recommended to say this at the first signs of a storm or strong wind during your travels.

Virtues & Benefits

This dua encapsulates seeking the blessings of the storm (if any) and protection from its harms. It shows reliance on Allah (SWT) for safety during challenging travel conditions, a practice of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. By seeking refuge in Allah, we acknowledge His dominion and ask for His mercy to avert any potential danger.

Source & Authentication

Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) reported: When the wind blew strongly, the Prophet (ﷺ) would say: "Allahumma inni as'aluka khairaha wa khaira ma fiha wa khaira ma ursilat bihi. Wa a'udhu bika min sharriha wa sharri ma fiha wa sharri ma ursilat bihi." (O Allah, I ask You for the good of this (wind/storm) and the good of what it contains, and the good of what it was sent with. And I seek refuge in You from the evil of this (wind/storm) and the evil of what it contains, and the evil of what it was sent with.)
Sahih HadithSahih Muslim 899
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