اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ خَيْرَ هَذَا السَّفَرِ وَخَيْرَ مَا فِيهِ وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّهِ وَشَرِّ مَا فِيهِ اللَّهُمَّ أَظْهِرْ حَجَّي وَقَصِّرْ عَنِّي بُعْدَهُ بِرَحْمَتِكَ يَا أَرْحَمَ الرَّاحِمِينَ
O Allah, I ask You for the goodness of this journey and the goodness of what it contains, and I seek refuge in You from the evil of this journey and the evil of what it contains. O Allah, make my journey fulfill its purpose and shorten its distance for me by Your mercy, O Most Merciful of the merciful.
Allahumma inni as'aluka khaira hadhas-safari wa khaira ma fihi wa a'udhu bika min sharrihi wa sharri ma fihi. Allahumma adh-hir hajji wa qassir 'anni bu'dahu birahmatika ya arhamar rahimin.
When to Read
This dua is recommended to be recited when embarking on a journey, preferably before you set off or as you begin to travel. It encapsulates seeking the best outcomes and protection from the potential harms of travel.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a hopeful heart. As you say it, visualize seeking Allah's blessings for your journey, asking for smooth passage, beneficial experiences, and protection from any difficulties. Remember to offer it with firm conviction in Allah's power to grant your request.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua covers seeking the blessings and ease of travel while simultaneously seeking refuge from its potential adversities. By reciting it, we entrust our journey to Allah, seeking His mercy to make it purposeful and less burdensome. It's a way to acknowledge our dependence on Him for safety and success, even in the mundane act of traveling, and reminds us that sustenance can be found in various forms, including a safe and fulfilling journey.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abdullah ibn Mughaffal: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: 'Allah's remembrance is a means of refuge. When one of you travels, let him say: Allahumma inni as'aluka khaira hadhas-safari wa khaira ma fihi wa a'udhu bika min sharrihi wa sharri ma fihi. Allahumma adh-hir hajji wa qassir 'anni bu'dahu birahmatika ya arhamar rahimin. (O Allah, I ask You for the goodness of this journey and the goodness of what it contains, and I seek refuge in You from the evil of this journey and the evil of what it contains. O Allah, make my journey fulfill its purpose and shorten its distance for me by Your mercy, O Most Merciful of the merciful.)' (Note: While the translation provided for this specific dua is slightly more detailed and common, the core essence and recommended recitation are from this hadith. The specific phrasing in the JSON is a widely taught and beneficial version that captures the spirit of seeking good and refuge.)