اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ خَيْرَ هَذِهِ السَّفَرِ وَخَيْرَ مَا فِيهِ وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ هَذِهِ السَّفَرِ وَشَرِّ مَا فِيهِ اللَّهُمَّ أَسْخِرْ لِي سَفَرِي هَذَا وَاكْفِنِي هَمَّهُ وَارْزُقْنِي خَيْرَهُ وَخَيْرَ مَا بَعْدَهُ وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ سَفَرِي هَذَا وَشَرِّ مَا فِيهِ وَشَرِّ مَا بَعْدَهُ
O Allah, I ask You for the goodness of this journey and the goodness of what is in it, and I seek refuge in You from the evil of this journey and the evil of what is in it. O Allah, make this journey easy for me, suffice me from its hardships, and grant me its goodness and the goodness of what comes after it. And I seek refuge in You from the evil of this journey, and the evil of what is in it, and the evil of what comes after it.
Allahumma inni as'aluka khayra hadhihis-safari wa khayra ma fihi wa a'udhu bika min sharri hadhihis-safari wa sharri ma fihi. Allahumma sakhir li safari hadha wa ikfini hamnahu warzuqni khayrahu wa khayra ma ba'dahu wa a'udhu bika min sharri safri hadha wa sharri ma fihi wa sharri ma ba'dahu.
When to Read
This dua is recited when embarking on a journey, whether it's for Hajj, Umrah, visiting family, business, or any other purpose. It is best to say it as you are physically setting out or just before you begin the main part of your travel.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and a heart full of reliance on Allah. It's recommended to say it while standing or seated, facing the direction of your travel if possible, and with conviction. Imagine Allah (SWT) protecting and guiding you through every step of your journey. It's also beautiful to share this dua with companions who are traveling with you, fostering a collective seeking of Allah's protection.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua covers all aspects of travel. By asking for 'khayr' (goodness), you are encompassing safety, ease, provision, spiritual benefit, and success in your purpose for traveling. Seeking refuge from 'sharr' (evil) protects you from potential dangers, accidents, temptations, and any negative spiritual influences. It’s a way of entrusting your entire journey, seen and unseen, to Allah's perfect care. It embodies the essence of tawakkul (reliance on Allah) by actively seeking His help and protection while setting out.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) used to say, when he set out on a journey: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka khayra hadhihis-safari wa khayra ma fihi wa a'udhu bika min sharri hadhihis-safari wa sharri ma fihi. Allahumma sakhir li safari hadha wa ikfini hamnahu warzuqni khayrahu wa khayra ma ba'dahu wa a'udhu bika min sharri safri hadha wa sharri ma fihi wa sharri ma ba'dahu.' (Sahih Muslim 1342)