اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ خَيْرَ هَذَا السَّفَرِ، وَخَيْرَ مَا فِيهِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّهِ، وَشَرِّ مَا فِيهِ، اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ حَجًّا مَبْرُورًا وَسَعْيًا مَشْكُورًا وَذَنْبًا مَغْفُورًا.
O Allah, I ask You for the best of this journey and the best 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 a Hajj [or Umrah] that is accepted, a striving that is appreciated, and a sin that is forgiven.
Allahumma inni as'aluka khayra hadhas-safari, wa khayra ma fihi, wa a'udhu bika min sharrihi, wa sharri ma fihi, Allahumma inni as'aluka hajjann mabrooran wa sa'yan mashkooran wa dhanban maghfooran.
When to Read
This dua is excellent to recite when embarking on the journey for Umrah, ideally as you begin your travel or upon reaching your transportation. It encompasses seeking the good of the journey itself, purifying intentions, and asking for acceptance of your spiritual endeavor.
How to Read
Recite this dua with a sincere heart, focusing on the purpose of your Umrah. Visualize yourself fulfilling the rituals with devotion and seeking Allah's pleasure. Raising your hands slightly while making dua is permissible and recommended when seeking specific things from Allah.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua seeks protection from the potential evils of travel, both seen and unseen, while also asking for the ultimate fruits of Umrah: acceptance (Hajj Mabroor), appreciation for your efforts (Sa'y Mashkoor), and forgiveness for your shortcomings (Dhanb Maghfoor). It sets a tone of humility and dependence on Allah for a successful and spiritually enriching experience.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) taught this dua for travelers. The narration indicates its comprehensiveness in seeking good and seeking refuge from evil for any journey, and specifically asks for the acceptance of the pilgrimage, effort, and forgiveness of sins, which are the core objectives of Umrah.