اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ فِي سَفَرِي هَذَا الْبِرَّ وَالتَّقْوَى، وَمِنَ الْعَمَلِ مَا تَرْضَى، اللَّهُمَّ هَوِّنْ عَلَيْنَا سَفَرَنَا هَذَا وَاطْوِ عَنَّا بُعْدَهُ، اللَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ الصَّاحِبُ فِي السَّفَرِ وَالْخَلِيفَةُ فِي الأَهْلِ، اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ وَعْثَاءِ السَّفَرِ وَكَآبَةِ الْمَنْظَرِ وَسُوءِ الْمُنْقَلَبِ فِي الْمَالِ وَالأَهْلِ.
O Allah, I ask You in this journey for righteousness and piety, and for deeds that please You. O Allah, make this journey easy for us and shorten its distance for us. O Allah, You are the Companion on the journey and the Successor in the family. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the hardships of the journey, the sorrow of seeing misfortune, and the evil turn of events in wealth and family.
Allahumma inni as'aluka fi safari hadha al-birra wat-taqwa, wa minal-'amali ma tarda. Allahumma hawwin 'alayna safarana hadha w-atwi 'anna bu'dahu. Allahumma anta as-sahibu fis-safari wal-khalifatu fil-ahl. Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min wa'tha'is-safari wa ka'abatil-manthari wa su'il-munqalabi fil-mali wal-ahl.
When to Read
This dua is recited at the commencement of a journey, typically when setting out from home. It encompasses seeking Allah's help for a righteous and pleasing journey, asking for ease and shortened distance, and seeking protection from the difficulties associated with travel and its potential negative impacts on oneself, family, and property.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction as you begin your journey. It's beneficial to pause and reflect on each part of the dua, truly asking Allah for the protection and ease mentioned. Ensure you pronounce the Arabic clearly, or if you are learning, focus on reciting the transliteration with the correct intention. The essence is the heartfelt plea to the One who truly is the Companion and Protector.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua offers immense benefits for a traveler. It seeks Allah's blessing for righteous conduct and piety during the journey, ensuring one's actions are pleasing to the Creator. It directly asks for the reduction of hardship and difficulty, making travel smoother. Crucially, it recognizes Allah's omnipresence, acknowledging Him as the ultimate Companion during travel and the Guardian of one's family left behind. Finally, it is a powerful invocation for protection against the inherent challenges of travel, including physical hardship, unpleasant sights or events, and any potential loss or negative consequences upon returning.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from 'Abdullah bin 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) that when the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) set out on a journey, he would say: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka fi safari hadha al-birra wat-taqwa, wa minal-'amali ma tarda. Allahumma hawwin 'alayna safarana hadha w-atwi 'anna bu'dahu. Allahumma anta as-sahibu fis-safari wal-khalifatu fil-ahl. Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min wa'tha'is-safari wa ka'abatil-manthari wa su'il-munqalabi fil-mali wal-ahl.' (Sahih Muslim 2709)