ุณูุจูุญูุงูู ุงูููุฐูู ุณูุฎููุฑู ููููุง ููููฐุฐูุง ููู ูุง ูููููุง ูููู ู ูููุฑูููููู ููุฅููููุง ุฅูููููฐ ุฑูุจููููุง ููู ููููููุจูููู
Glory be to Him Who has subjected this to us, and we could never have accomplished it except by His own Self. And surely, to our Lord we are returning.
Subhanal-ladhi sakhkhara lana hadha wa ma kunna lahu muqrinina wa inna ila Rabbina lamunqalibun.
When to Read
This powerful dua is recited by the Prophet Muhammad ๏ทบ when embarking on a journey, particularly when mounting an animal for travel. Itโs perfect for anyone traveling, whether by car, plane, train, or any other means, as it acknowledges that our ability to travel and the means themselves are gifts from Allah. For a traveler seeking to reconnect with Allah's presence in nature, reciting this as you set out into open landscapes โ be it mountains, deserts, or forests โ can set a mindful tone for the journey.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and contemplation as you begin your journey. Pause for a moment and truly internalize the meaning: recognizing Allah's power in making this journey possible and our ultimate return to Him. While traveling, especially in natural settings, you can expand on this by observing the signs of Allah's creation โ the vastness of the sky, the intricate design of a plant, the flow of water โ and letting these sights deepen your awe and remembrance of the Creator. This dua is traditionally recited once upon mounting the vehicle of travel.
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting this dua is an acknowledgment of Allah's supreme power and control over all things, including the means of transportation and the journey itself. It humbles the traveler, reminding them that nothing is achieved without Allah's facilitation. This recognition fosters gratitude and a sense of reliance on Him. For those seeking Allah in nature, this initial act of remembrance prepares the heart to see Allah's majesty reflected in the natural world, transforming the journey into an act of worship and reflection.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated that Ibn 'Umar said: "When the Messenger of Allah ๏ทบ mounted his camel to travel, he would glorify Allah (saying Subhanallah) three times, and then say: 'Glory be to Him Who has subjected this to us, and we could never have accomplished it except by His own Self. And surely, to our Lord we are returning.' Then he would say: 'O Allah, we ask You for goodness and piety in this journey, and deeds that are pleasing.' And he would seek refuge in Him from the evil of this day, and the evil of the night that follows it."