سُبْحَانَكَ اللَّهُمَّ لاَ عِلْمَ لَنَا إِلاَّ مَا عَلَّمْتَنَا إِنَّكَ أَنْتَ الْعَلِيمُ الْحَكِيمُ
Glory be to You, O Allah! We have no knowledge except what You have taught us. Verily, You, only You, are the All-Knowing, the All-Wise.
Subhanakallahumma la 'ilma lana illa ma 'allamtana innaka antal-'Aleemul-Hakeem.
When to Read
This dua is particularly beneficial for a traveler, especially when facing unexpected difficulties or discomforts on a journey. It's recited upon seeing something that causes amazement, whether good or bad, and serves as a powerful reminder to attribute all knowledge and wisdom to Allah, thereby preventing complaints and fostering gratitude. Recite it when you feel frustration creeping in due to travel hardships like delays, difficult terrain, or poor accommodation.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and mindfulness. Understand that the journey itself is a test, and acknowledging Allah's perfect knowledge and wisdom helps us accept His decree. Utter the Arabic words clearly, reflecting on their meaning: recognizing our own limited knowledge and submitting to Allah's ultimate wisdom in all circumstances, especially those we encounter while traveling.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua helps a traveler cultivate patience and gratitude, transforming potential complaints into a recognition of Allah's perfect plan. By humbling ourselves and acknowledging our limited knowledge before Allah's infinite wisdom, we find contentment even amidst hardship. It shifts our perspective from focusing on the difficulty to seeing the divine wisdom behind it, preventing the spiritual harm of complaining, which can negate the rewards of our journey and our worship.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Ibn 'Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them): The Prophet (peace be upon him) used to teach them this invocation in the same way as he taught them a chapter of the Qur'an. He used to say: 'O Allah, teach us the correct way, and guide us to the right path, and save us from the evil of our desires and from the torment of the grave.' And he used to teach them this invocation: 'Subhanakallahumma la 'ilma lana illa ma 'allamtana innaka antal-'Aleemul-Hakeem.' (Glory be to You, O Allah! We have no knowledge except what You have taught us. Verily, You, only You, are the All-Knowing, the All-Wise.)