اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ خَيْرَ هَذَا السَّفَرِ وَخَيْرَ مَا فِيهِ وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ هَذَا السَّفَرِ وَشَرِّ مَا فِيهِ اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ أَنْ تَكْفِيَنِي هَمَّهُ وَأَنْ تَجْعَلَ سَفَرِي هَذَا سَفَرَ الْبِرِّ وَالتَّقْوَى وَالتَّوْبَةَ وَالْمَغْفِرَةَ وَأَنْ تُعِيذَنِي مِنْ جَمِيعِ الذُّنُوبِ وَأَنْ تُحَرِّمَ جَسَدِي عَلَى النَّارِ.
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, I ask You to suffice me from its burdens, and to make this journey one of righteousness, piety, repentance, and forgiveness, and to protect me from all sins, and to forbid my body from the Fire.
Allahumma inni as'aluka khaira hadhas-safari wa khaira ma feehi wa a'udhu bika min sharri hadhas-safari wa sharri ma feehi. Allahumma inni as'aluka an takfini hamahu wa an taj'ala safaree hadha safaral-birri wat-taqwa wat-tawba wal-maghfirah wa an tu'idhani min jamee'ith-thunoobi wa an tuharrima jasadee 'alan-nar.
When to Read
This comprehensive dua is meant to be recited when embarking on a journey. It's best recited as you are about to set off, or as you are in the process of travelling, especially when starting a new leg of the journey or when encountering the vehicle/mode of transport.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and conviction. Reflect on the meaning of each phrase, understanding that you are entrusting your journey, your well-being, and your ultimate destination to Allah. It's a prayer that encompasses seeking the best in this life and the next, asking for protection from all forms of harm, and seeking Allah's forgiveness and pleasure.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is incredibly comprehensive, seeking the best in the journey itself, protection from all evils, and the ability to turn one's travel into an act of worship and spiritual growth. It asks Allah to handle the burdens and difficulties of travel, leading to a journey that is pleasing to Him and results in forgiveness of sins and protection from the Hellfire. It highlights how even mundane activities like travel can become a means of attaining immense rewards when done with the right intention and supplication.
Source & Authentication
Sahih Muslim 2708: Narrated Abdullah bin Umar (may Allah be pleased with them both) that when the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) set out on a journey, he would say the takbir three times (i.e., Allahu Akbar - Allah is the Greatest), and then say: 'Subhanalladhi sakhara lana hadha wa ma kunna lahu muqrineen. Wa inna ila Rabbina lamunqaliboon. Allahumma inna nas'aluka fi safarina hadha al-birra wat-taqwa, wa minal 'amali ma tarḍa. Allahumma hawwin 'alayna safarana hadha wathwi 'anna bu'dahu. Allahumma Antal-Wasikatu fil-ahl, wal-Ghaneematu 'alal-mal. Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min wa'thā'is-safari wa kabaab al-manzari wa su'il-munqalabi fil-mali wal-ahl.' (Glory be to Him Who has subjected this to us, and we could never have accomplished it ourselves. And to our Lord, we shall surely return. O Allah, we ask You in this journey of ours for righteousness and piety, and for deeds that are pleasing to You. O Allah, make this journey easy for us, and make its distance short for us. O Allah, You are the Companion in the journey and the Successor among the family. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the hardships of the journey, and from seeing an evil sight, and from meeting the opposite kind in wealth and in family.) Then, another related dua is mentioned: Narrated Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him): The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) used to teach the Companions, when they set out on a journey, this dua: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka khaira hadhas-safari wa khaira ma feehi wa a'udhu bika min sharri hadhas-safari wa sharri ma feehi. Allahumma inni as'aluka an takfini hamahu wa an taj'ala safaree hadha safaral-birri wat-taqwa wat-tawba wal-maghfirah wa an tu'idhani min jamee'ith-thunoobi wa an tuharrima jasadee 'alan-nar.' (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, I ask You to suffice me from its burdens, and to make this journey one of righteousness, piety, repentance, and forgiveness, and to protect me from all sins, and to forbid my body from the Fire.)