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 عَنَّا بُعْدَهُ اللَّهُمَّ أَنتَ الصَّاحِبُ فِي السَّفَرِ وَالْخَلِيفَةُ فِي الْأَهْلِ اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ وَعْثَاءِ السَّفَرِ وَكَآبَةِ الْمَنْظَرِ وَسُوءِ الْمُنْقَلَبِ فِي الْمَالِ وَالْأَهْلِ
Glory be to Him Who has subjected this to us, and we could not have achieved it ourselves. And to our Lord, surely, we are returning. O Allah, we ask You in this journey of ours for righteousness and piety, and for such deeds as are pleasing to You. O Allah, make this journey easy for us and make its distance short for us. 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 sorrow of seeing misfortune, and the evil of returning in wealth and family.
Subhanal-ladhi sakhkhara lana hadha wa ma kunna lahu muqrinīn. Wa inna ila Rabbina lamunqalibūn. Allahumma inna nas'aluka fi safarina hadhal-birra wat-taqwa wa minal-'amali ma tarda. Allahumma hawwin 'alayna safarana hadha, watwi 'anna bu'dahu. Allahumma Antas-sahibu fis-safari wal-khalifatu fil-ahl. Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min wa'thā'is-safari wa ka'ābatil-manzari wa sū'il-munqalabi fil-māli wal-ahl.
When to Read
This dua is specifically recited when embarking on a journey. It's best to say it as you are setting out, perhaps after mounting your transport (vehicle, animal, etc.). It captures the essence of acknowledging Allah's power in facilitating travel and seeking His protection and guidance throughout the journey.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a heart full of reliance on Allah. As you say the words, visualize the meaning: acknowledging Allah's control over your journey, asking for good deeds, and seeking refuge from potential difficulties. It's a comprehensive supplication encompassing the physical and spiritual aspects of travel.
Virtues & Benefits
This powerful dua offers comprehensive protection and blessings for the traveler. It allows you to acknowledge Allah's dominion over all creation, including the means of travel. By seeking His help for righteous deeds and asking Him to ease the journey, you invite His mercy and make your travel a potentially rewarding experience. Furthermore, seeking refuge from the 'hardships of the journey, the sorrow of seeing misfortune, and the evil of returning in wealth and family' is a profound request for safety and well-being for yourself and your loved ones. It shifts your focus from the material aspects of travel to the spiritual connection with your Creator, even when surrounded by unfamiliar environments.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated that 'Abdullah bin 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) said: "When the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) mounted his camel to set out on a journey, he would say the takbir three times, then he would say: 'Subhanal-ladhi sakhkhara lana hadha wa ma kunna lahu muqrinīn. Wa inna ila Rabbina lamunqalibūn. Allahumma inna nas'aluka fi safarina hadhal-birra wat-taqwa wa minal-'amali ma tarda. Allahumma hawwin 'alayna safarana hadha, watwi 'anna bu'dahu. Allahumma Antas-sahibu fis-safari wal-khalifatu fil-ahl. Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min wa'thā'is-safari wa ka'ābatil-manzari wa sū'il-munqalabi fil-māli wal-ahl.' (Glory be to Him Who has subjected this to us, and we could not have achieved it ourselves. And to our Lord, surely, we are returning. O Allah, we ask You in this journey of ours for righteousness and piety, and for such deeds as are pleasing to You. O Allah, make this journey easy for us and make its distance short for us. 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 sorrow of seeing misfortune, and the evil of returning in wealth and family.)