اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّا نَسْأَلُكَ فِي سَفَرِنَا 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, 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 shorten its distance for us. O Allah, You are the Companion on the journey and the one who guards the family. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the hardships of travel, the sorrow of seeing evil, and from misfortune in wealth and family upon returning.
Allahumma inna nas'aluka fi safarina hadha al-birra wat-taqwa, wa minal-'amali ma tardha. Allahumma hawwin 'alayna safarana hadha watwi 'anna bu'dahu. Allahumma Antas-Sahibu fis-safari wal-khalifatu fil-ahl. Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min wa'tha'is-safari wa ka'abatil-mandhari wa su'il-munqalabi fil-mali wal-ahl.
When to Read
This comprehensive dua is recited when embarking on a journey. It covers seeking goodness, ease, and protection for both the traveler and their family left behind. It's best to recite it just before setting off.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a humble heart. Focus on the meaning of each phrase, reflecting on the reliance on Allah for safety and well-being during travel. It is ideally recited while seated in the vehicle or on your means of transport, just before departure.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encompasses seeking Allah's pleasure, ease of travel, and protection from various forms of hardship and distress. It highlights the importance of acknowledging Allah as the ultimate Protector and Guardian, both for the traveler and their household. By seeking refuge in Allah from 'wa'tha' (hardship), 'ka'abah' (sorrow/grief), and 'su' al-munqalab' (evil return), the traveler is asking for comprehensive safety and a positive outcome upon return.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abdullah ibn Umar (may Allah be pleased with him): The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) used to say when he set out on a journey: 'Allahumma inna nas'aluka fi safarina hadha al-birra wat-taqwa, wa minal-'amali ma tardha. Allahumma hawwin 'alayna safarana hadha watwi 'anna bu'dahu. Allahumma Antas-Sahibu fis-safari wal-khalifatu fil-ahl. Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min wa'tha'is-safari wa ka'abatil-mandhari wa su'il-munqalabi fil-mali wal-ahl.' And when he returned, he would recite: 'Ayibuna ta'ibuna 'abiduna li Rabbina hamidun.' (We are returning repentant, worshipping, and praising our Lord).