اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ خَيْرَ هَذَا السَّفَرِ وَخَيْرَ مَا فِيهِ وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ هَذَا السَّفَرِ وَشَرِّ مَا فِيهِ اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ زَادًا نَقِيًّا
O Allah, I ask You for the goodness of this journey and the goodness of what it contains, and I seek refuge in You from the evil of this journey and the evil of what it contains. O Allah, I ask You for pure provisions.
Allahumma inni as'aluka khayra haadhas-safari wa khayra ma feehi wa a'udhu bika min sharri haadhas-safari wa sharri ma feehi. Allahumma inni as'aluka zaadan naqiyyan.
When to Read
This dua is beautifully suited for the moment you embark on a journey, as you're settling into your mode of transport, or upon leaving your home. It's a comprehensive supplication for protection and benefit throughout your travel, asking Allah for the best outcomes and safeguarding against any potential harm.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a clear intention of seeking Allah's protection and blessings for your journey. It's recommended to raise your hands slightly as you make this supplication, just as the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ would do. Focus on each word, reflecting on the meaning and trusting in Allah's power to grant your request.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encompasses a traveler's core needs: seeking the positive aspects of the journey and its outcomes ('khayra haadhas-safari wa khayra ma feehi'), while simultaneously seeking refuge from any potential dangers or negativity ('sharri haadhas-safari wa sharri ma feehi'). The request for 'pure provisions' ('zaadan naqiyyan') is profound, encompassing not just physical sustenance but also the purity of one's intentions, actions, and the halal nature of the provisions encountered during the trip. It's a holistic plea for a blessed and safe passage.
Source & Authentication
The narrator said: When the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) set out on a journey, he would say: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka khayra haadhas-safari wa khayra ma feehi wa a'udhu bika min sharri haadhas-safari wa sharri ma feehi. Allahumma inni as'aluka zaadan naqiyyan.' (O Allah, I ask You for the goodness of this journey and the goodness of what it contains, and I seek refuge in You from the evil of this journey and the evil of what it contains. O Allah, I ask You for pure provisions.)