اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ خَيْرَ هَذِهِ السَّفَرِ، وَخَيْرَ أَهْلِهَا، وَخَيْرَ مَا فِيهَا، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ هَذِهِ السَّفَرِ، وَشَرِّ أَهْلِهَا، وَشَرِّ مَا فِيهَا، اللَّهُمَّ فَارْزُقْنِي خَيْرَ أَهْلِ الأَرْضِ وَخَيْرَ مَا عَلَيَّ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّهِمْ وَشَرِّ مَا عَلَيَّ.
O Allah, I ask You for the goodness of this journey, and the goodness of its people, and the goodness of what is in it. I seek refuge in You from the evil of this journey, and the evil of its people, and the evil of what is in it. O Allah, grant me the goodness of the people of the earth and the goodness of that which is upon them, and I seek refuge in You from their evil and the evil of that which is upon them.
Allahumma inni as'aluka khaira hadhihi-s-safari, wa khaira ahliha, wa khaira ma fiha, wa a'udhu bika min sharri hadhihi-s-safari, wa sharri ahliha, wa sharri ma fiha. Allahumma farzuqni khaira ahlil-ardhi wa khaira ma 'alayya, wa a'udhu bika min sharrihim wa sharri ma 'alayya.
When to Read
This comprehensive dua is perfect for reciting when embarking on a journey, whether it's for Hajj, Umrah, visiting family, or any other travel. It's particularly relevant when you wish to connect with the local Muslim community, seeking good company and a welcoming environment.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a clear intention of seeking Allah's (SWT) protection and blessings for your journey. Visualize yourself meeting righteous individuals and experiencing a positive community connection. Make this part of your travel preparations and repeat it upon arriving at your destination, adapting it to ask for the goodness of the place you are in.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates seeking the best of the journey itself, its people, and its outcomes, while also seeking protection from its potential harms. By asking for the 'goodness of the people of the earth,' you are implicitly asking for righteous companions and a welcoming community wherever you travel. It's a holistic supplication that covers both your personal well-being and your social interactions.
Source & Authentication
When the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) would set off on a journey, he would say: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka khaira hadhihi-s-safari, wa khaira ahliha, wa khaira ma fiha, wa a'udhu bika min sharri hadhihi-s-safari, wa sharri ahliha, wa sharri ma fiha. Allahumma farzuqni khaira ahlil-ardhi wa khaira ma 'alayya, wa a'udhu bika min sharrihim wa sharri ma 'alayya.' (O Allah, I ask You for the goodness of this journey, and the goodness of its people, and the goodness of what is in it. I seek refuge in You from the evil of this journey, and the evil of its people, and the evil of what is in it. O Allah, grant me the goodness of the people of the earth and the goodness of that which is upon them, and I seek refuge in You from their evil and the evil of that which is upon them.)