اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ فِي سَفَرِي 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, I ask You in this journey of mine for righteousness and piety, and for deeds that please You. O Allah, make this journey easy for us and make its distance short. O Allah, You are the Companion on the journey and the Guardian of the family. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the hardships of travel, from seeing a miserable sight, and from misfortune in wealth and family upon returning.
Allahumma inni as'aluka fi safari hadhal birra wat-taqwa, wa minal 'amali ma tarda. Allahumma hawwin 'alayna safarana hadha watwi 'anna bu'dahu. Allahumma antas-sahibu fis-safari, wal-khalifatu fil-ahli. Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min wa'tha'is-safari, wa ka'abatil-mandhari, wa su'il-munqalabi fil-mali wal-ahli.
When to Read
This comprehensive dua is best recited at the beginning of a journey, as you set out. It encompasses asking Allah for good conduct, ease, protection, and well-being for yourself and your family. Its breadth makes it suitable for any significant trip, whether for pilgrimage, business, or leisure.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and a hopeful heart. Visualize the protection and blessings of Allah as you speak the words. Understand that travel, while an opportunity for reflection and experiencing Allah's creation, also carries its own challenges. This dua acknowledges both the potential joys and the potential difficulties, seeking Allah's encompassing mercy.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a powerful supplication that covers multiple aspects of travel. It asks for spiritual growth ('birr wa taqwa' - righteousness and piety), acceptance of deeds, ease in journeying, and protection from the physical and emotional hardships of travel. It also includes a beautiful request for the safety and well-being of one's family left behind, showing the traveler's deep concern and reliance on Allah. By seeking refuge in Allah from 'wa'tha' al-safar' (hardships of travel), 'ka'abat al-mandhar' (miserable sight), and 'su' al-munqalab' (misfortune upon return), we are actively invoking divine protection against potential dangers and distress, ensuring a more peaceful and secure experience.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) taught us various supplications for different occasions. When he (peace be upon him) set out on a journey, he would say: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka fi safari hadhal birra wat-taqwa, wa minal 'amali ma tarda. Allahumma hawwin 'alayna safarana hadha watwi 'anna bu'dahu. Allahumma antas-sahibu fis-safari, wal-khalifatu fil-ahli. Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min wa'tha'is-safari, wa ka'abatil-mandhari, wa su'il-munqalabi fil-mali wal-ahli.' (Sahih Muslim 1342). This hadith shows the Prophet's (peace be upon him) comprehensive reliance on Allah, even in the practical aspects of life like traveling. It guides us to remember Allah's presence and protection at all times.