سُبْحَانَ الَّذِي سَخَّرَ لَنَا هَذَا وَمَا كُنَّا لَهُ مُقْرِنِينَ وَإِنَّا إِلَىٰ رَبِّنَا لَمُنقَلِبُونَ، اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّا نَسْأَلُكَ فِي سَفَرِنَا هَذَا الْبِرَّ وَالتَّقْوَىٰ، وَمِنَ الْعَمَلِ مَا تَرْضَىٰ، اللَّهُمَّ هَوِّنْ عَلَيْنَا سَفَرَنَا هَذَا وَاطْوِ لَنَا بُعْدَهُ، اللَّهُمَّ أَنتَ الصَّاحِبُ فِي السَّفَرِ وَالْخَلِيفَةُ فِي الأَهْلِ، اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ وَعْثَاءِ السَّفَرِ وَكَآبَةِ الْمَنْظَرِ وَسُوءِ الْمُنْقَلَبِ فِي الْمَالِ وَالأَهْلِ، وَإِذَا رَجَعَ قَالَهُنَّ وَزَادَ فِيهِنَّ: آيِبُونَ تَائِبُونَ عَابِدُونَ لِرَبِّنَا حَامِدُونَ
Glory be to Him Who has subjected this to us, and we could not have accomplished it by ourselves. And to our Lord we are indeed returning. O Allah, we ask You on this journey of ours for goodness and piety, and for works that please You. O Allah, make this journey easy for us and let its distance be short. O Allah, You are the Companion on the journey and the One Who will look after the family. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the hardships of the journey, the bad sight, and evil circumstances when returning among family and property. And when returning, he would say these words and add: We are returning, repenting, worshipping, and to our Lord we are praising.
Subhanalladhi sakhkhara lana hadha wa ma kunna lahu muqrinina wa inna ila Rabbina lamunqalibun. Allahumma inna nas'aluka fi safarina hadha al-birra wat-taqwa, wa minal-'amali ma tarda. Allahumma hawwin 'alayna safarana hadha watwi lana bu'dah. Allahumma anta as-sahibu fis-safari wal-khalifatu fil-ahli. Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min wa'tha'is-safari wa ka'abatil-mandhari wa su'il-munqalabi fil-mali wal-ahli. Wa idha raja'a qalahunna wa zada fihinna: A'ibuna ta'ibuna 'abiduna li-Rabbina hamidun.
When to Read
This comprehensive dua is recited upon commencing a journey. When homesickness strikes during the travel, remembering and reflecting on the part of the dua that asks Allah to 'make this journey easy for us and let its distance be short' and to be our 'Companion on the journey' can bring immense comfort and a sense of Allah's presence, mitigating feelings of loneliness and longing for home.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and full attention, ideally upon boarding your mode of transport or starting the physical journey. Focus on the meaning of each phrase, especially those pertaining to seeking Allah's companionship and protection during travel. For feelings of homesickness, internalize the supplication for ease and Allah's care for both yourself and your family.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua provides a holistic supplication for travel, encompassing seeking Allah's help for good deeds, making the journey easy, and seeking refuge from its difficulties. By seeking Allah's companionship, it directly addresses the loneliness that can lead to homesickness, reminding the traveler that they are never truly alone. The return portion also instills gratitude and a renewed sense of purpose.
Source & Authentication
We were told by Musaddad: We were told by Yahya, from Hisham, who heard his father say: 'A'isha (may Allah be pleased with her) informed us that whenever the Prophet (ﷺ) set out on a journey, he would say: 'Allah is the Greatest.' The travelers said: 'Allah is the Greatest.' The Prophet (ﷺ) said: 'Glory be to Allah.' The travelers said: 'Glory be to Allah.' The Prophet (ﷺ) said: 'Allah is the Greatest.' The travelers said: 'Allah is the Greatest.' The Prophet (ﷺ) said: 'Glory be to Allah.' The travelers said: 'Glory be to Allah.' The Prophet (ﷺ) said: 'Subhanalladhi sakhkhara lana hadha wa ma kunna lahu muqrinina wa inna ila Rabbina lamunqalibun. Allahumma inna nas'aluka fi safarina hadha al-birra wat-taqwa, wa minal-'amali ma tarda. Allahumma hawwin 'alayna safarana hadha watwi lana bu'dah. Allahumma anta as-sahibu fis-safari wal-khalifatu fil-ahli. Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min wa'tha'is-safari wa ka'abatil-mandhari wa su'il-munqalabi fil-mali wal-ahli.' When the Prophet (ﷺ) returned, he would recite these words and say: 'We are returning, repenting, worshipping, and to our Lord we are praising.' He would say this three times. (Sahih Muslim 1342)