سُبْحَانَ الَّذِي سَخَّرَ لَنَا هَذَا وَمَا كُنَّا لَهُ مُقْرِنِينَ وَإِنَّا إِلَىٰ رَبِّنَا لَمُنقَلِبُونَ اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّا نَسْأَلُكَ فِي سَفَرِنَا هَذَا الْبِرَّ وَالتَّقْوَىٰ، وَمِنَ الْعَمَلِ مَا تَرْضَىٰ، اللَّهُمَّ هَوِّنْ عَلَيْنَا سَفَرَنَا هَذَا وَاطْوِ لَنَا بُعْدَهُ، اللَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ الصَّاحِبُ فِي السَّفَرِ وَالْخَلِيفَةُ فِي الأَهْلِ، اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ وَعْثَاءِ السَّفَرِ وَكَآبَةِ الْمَنْظَرِ وَسُوءِ الْمُنْقَلَبِ فِي الْمَالِ وَالأَهْلِ
Glory be to Him Who has subjected this to us, and we could never have accomplished it by ourselves. And to our Lord we are indeed to return. O Allah, we ask You for righteousness and piety in our journey, and in our deeds that which is pleasing to You. O Allah, make this journey easy for us and make its distance short for us. O Allah, You are the Companion on the journey and the Successor in the family. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the hardships of the journey, the sorrow of seeing [an evil sight], and the evil time of return in wealth and family.
Subhanalladhi sakhkhara lana hadha wa ma kunna lahu muqrinina wa inna ila Rabbina lamunqalibun. Allahumma inna nas'aluka fi safarina hadha al-birra wat-taqwa, wa minal 'amali ma tarda. Allahumma hawwin 'alayna safarana hadha, watwi lana 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 beautiful dua is recited when embarking on a journey, specifically when boarding an airplane. It's the perfect moment to seek Allah's protection and ease as you begin your travels. Recite it as you find your seat or just before the doors close.
How to Read
It's best to recite this dua with sincerity and focus, understanding the meaning of each phrase. Ideally, recite it while seated on the airplane, facing the direction of travel if possible. Elevate your hands slightly, as you would when making any sincere supplication. Remember, the intention behind the dua is as important as the words themselves.
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting this dua offers immense blessings and protection. It acknowledges Allah's power in making travel possible and seeks His pleasure in our journey. It asks for the hardship of travel to be lessened and for our return to be safe and sound, both in terms of our possessions and our loved ones. It's a comprehensive supplication for physical and spiritual well-being during travel.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abdullah ibn Umar: When the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) set out on a journey and mounted his she-camel, he would glorify Allah (saying Subhan Allah) three times and then say: سُبْحَانَ الَّذِي سَخَّرَ لَنَا هَذَا وَمَا كُنَّا لَهُ مُقْرِنِينَ وَإِنَّا إِلَىٰ رَبِّنَا لَمُنقَلِبُونَ Glory be to Him Who has subjected this to us, and we could never have accomplished it by ourselves. And to our Lord we are indeed to return. Then he would say: Allahumma inna nas'aluka fi safarina hadha al-birra wat-taqwa, wa minal 'amali ma tarda. Allahumma hawwin 'alayna safarana hadha, watwi lana 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. O Allah, we ask You for righteousness and piety in our journey, and in our deeds that which is pleasing to You. O Allah, make this journey easy for us and make its distance short for us. O Allah, You are the Companion on the journey and the Successor in the family. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the hardships of the journey, the sorrow of seeing [an evil sight], and the evil time of return in wealth and family. And when he returned, he would say these words too, and say: Akribuna, akribuna, ila Ahlinaba, abibuna, abibuna. ('We are returning, we are returning, to our family, we repent, we repent.') - Sahih Muslim 1342