آيِبُونَ تَائِبُونَ عَابِدُونَ لِرَبِّنَا حَامِدُونَ
We are returning, repenting, worshipping, and praising our Lord.
Āyibūna tā'ibūna 'ābidūna li-Rabbanā ḥāmidūna
When to Read
This dua is recommended to be recited upon returning home from a journey. It's a beautiful way to express gratitude and acknowledge Allah's blessings as you step back into your familiar surroundings.
How to Read
Recite this phrase with sincerity as you enter your home or the vicinity of your home after traveling. It's a collective declaration, so it can be said by individuals or by a group returning together.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates a profound sense of gratitude and spiritual renewal. It acknowledges the journey's completion ('returning'), the purification of oneself from any heedlessness during travel ('repenting'), dedicating oneself anew to worship ('worshipping'), and finally, a declaration of praise for Allah ('praising our Lord'). This expression of thanks is a beautiful way to begin re-engaging with home life and community.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and his companions, when returning from a journey, would recite the following words upon seeing the city walls of Medina: 'Āyibūna tā'ibūna 'ābidūna li-Rabbanā ḥāmidūna'. (Sahih Muslim 134:149)