سُبْحَانَ الَّذِي سَخَّرَ لَنَا هَذَا وَمَا كُنَّا لَهُ مُقْرِنِينَ وَإِنَّا إِلَى رَبِّنَا لَمُنقَلِبُونَ اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّا نَسْأَلُكَ فِي سَفَرِنَا هَذَا البِرَّ وَالتَّقْوَى وَمِنَ العَمَلِ مَا تَرْضَى اللَّهُمَّ هَوِّنْ عَلَيْنَا سَفَرَنَا هَذَا وَاطْوِ عَنَّا بُعْدَهُ اللَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ الصَّاحِبُ فِي السَّفَرِ وَالخَلِيفَةُ فِي الأَهْلِ اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ وَعْثَاءِ السَّفَرِ وَكَآبَةِ المَنْظَرِ وَسُوءِ المُنْقَلَبِ فِي المَالِ وَالأَهْلِ.
Glory be to Him Who has subjected this to us, and we could never have accomplished it ourselves. And indeed, to our Lord we will return. 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, from seeing evil, and from the evil consequences of returning to our property and family.
Subhanalladhi sakhkhara lana hadha wa ma kunna lahu muqtarinin wa inna ila rabbina lamunqalibun. Allahumma inna nas'aluka fi safarina hadha al-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-ahli. Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min wa'tha'is-safari wa ka'abatil-manzari wa su'il-munqalabi fil-mali wal-ahl.
When to Read
This powerful dua is recited when embarking on a journey, just as you are leaving your home and familiar surroundings. It's a moment of transition, acknowledging our reliance on Allah for protection and guidance as we venture out.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a deep sense of need for Allah's assistance. It's typically said while standing at the doorstep or already in the vehicle, before the journey truly begins. Feel the weight of each word as you entrust your safety and the well-being of your loved ones left behind to the Most Merciful.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates our complete dependence on Allah when traveling. It acknowledges Allah's power in making things subservient to us, asks for success in deeds that please Him, seeks ease in the journey, and requests protection from its potential difficulties. It also highlights the immense trust placed in Allah as the companion during travel and the guardian of our families.
Source & Authentication
‘Abdullah ibn ‘Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: When the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) set out on a journey, he would say the takbir (Allahu Akbar - Allah is Greater) three times, and then say: ‘Subhanalladhi sakhkhara lana hadha wa ma kunna lahu muqtarinin wa inna ila rabbina lamunqalibun. Allahumma inna nas'aluka fi safarina hadha al-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-ahli. Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min wa'tha'is-safari wa ka'abatil-manzari wa su'il-munqalabi fil-mali wal-ahl.' (Glory be to Him Who has subjected this to us, and we could never have accomplished it ourselves. And indeed, to our Lord we will return. 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, from seeing evil, and from the evil consequences of returning to our property and family.) When he returned, he would say this same dua and these words: ‘Ayibuna ila Rabbina ta'ibuna, ‘abiduna, li-Rabbina hamidun.’ (We return repentant, worshipping, obeying our Lord, and praising Him.)