سُبْحَانَ الَّذِي سَخَّرَ لَنَا هَذَا وَمَا كُنَّا لَهُ مُقْرِنِينَ وَإِنَّا إِلَىٰ رَبِّنَا لَمُنقَلِبُونَ اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّا نَسْأَلُكَ فِي سَفَرِنَا هَذَا الْبِرَّ وَالتَّقْوَىٰ وَمِنَ الْعَمَلِ مَا تَرْضَى اللَّهُمَّ هَوِّنْ عَلَيْنَا سَفَرَنَا هَذَا وَاطْوِ لَنَا بُعْدَهُ اللَّهُمَّ أَنتَ الصَّاحِبُ فِي السَّفَرِ وَالْخَلِيفَةُ فِي الأَهْلِ اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ وَعْثَاءِ السَّفَرِ وَكَآبَةِ الْمُنقَلَبِ وَسُوءِ الْمَنْظَرِ فِي الأَهْلِ وَالْمَالِ وَالْوَلَدِ
Glory be to Him Who has subjected this to us, and we could never have accomplished it by ourselves. And indeed, we are to our Lord to return. O Allah, we ask You for righteousness and piety in our journey, and for deeds that please 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 Successor in the family. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the hardships of travel, and the sorrow of returning, and from seeing misfortune in our family, wealth, and children.
Subhanal-ladhi sakhkhara lana hadha wa ma kunna lahu muqrinina, 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, w-atwi lana bu'dahu. Allahumma Antas-Sahibu fis-safari, wal-Khaleefatu fil-ahli. Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min wa'thais-safari, wa ka'abatil-munqalabi, wa su'il-manzari fil-ahli wal-mali wal-walad.
When to Read
This comprehensive dua is recommended to be recited at the commencement of a journey, especially a long one. It's recited as you embark, whether on foot, by car, train, or plane, as soon as you settle in for travel. It's particularly helpful when you feel the weight of the journey, the anxieties about the destination, or the separation from loved ones, invoking Allah's protection and ease.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a hopeful heart, reflecting on its meaning. Begin by glorifying Allah for His power in making travel possible. Then, humbly ask Him for goodness and acceptance in your journey. The final part is a profound supplication for protection against the difficulties and the upsetting sights or situations that might arise upon returning home. Imagine you are speaking directly to Allah, your ultimate protector and guide.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua offers immense peace of mind by entrusting your journey to Allah. It acknowledges His control over all matters, reducing feelings of anxiety and helplessness. By asking for 'righteousness and piety' and 'deeds that please You,' it turns travel into an act of worship. The supplication for ease ('haawwin 'alayna') and shortening the distance ('atwi lana bu'dahu') is a direct request for Allah's facilitation. Furthermore, seeking refuge from travel hardships, sorrowful returns, and seeing misfortune in family, wealth, and children provides comprehensive spiritual and practical protection.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abdullah ibn Umar: When the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) mounted his camel to set out on a journey, he would glorify Allah three times, then say: 'Subhanal-ladhi sakhkhara lana hadha wa ma kunna lahu muqrinina, 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, w-atwi lana bu'dahu. Allahumma Antas-Sahibu fis-safari, wal-Khaleefatu fil-ahli. Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min wa'thais-safari, wa ka'abatil-munqalabi, wa su'il-manzari fil-ahli wal-mali wal-walad.' (Translation: Glory be to Him Who has subjected this to us, and we could never have accomplished it by ourselves. And indeed, we are to our Lord to return. O Allah, we ask You for righteousness and piety in our journey, and for deeds that please 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 Successor in the family. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the hardships of travel, and the sorrow of returning, and from seeing misfortune in our family, wealth, and children.)