سُبْحَانَ الَّذِي سَخَّرَ لَنَا هَذَا وَمَا كُنَّا لَهُ مُقْرِنِينَ، وَإِنَّا إِلَى رَبِّنَا لَمُنقَلِبُونَ، اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّا نَسْأَلُكَ فِي سَفَرِنَا هَذَا البِرَّ وَالتَّقْوَى، وَمِنَ العَمَلِ مَا تَرْضَى، اللَّهُمَّ هَوِّنْ عَلَيْنَا سَفَرَنَا هَذَا وَاطْوِ لَنَا بُعْدَهُ، اللَّهُمَّ أَنتَ الصَّاحِبُ فِي السَّفَرِ وَالخَلِيفَةُ فِي الأَهْلِ، اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ وَعْثَاءِ السَّفَرِ وَكَآبَةِ المَنْظَرِ وَسُوءِ المُنْقَلَبِ فِي المَالِ وَالأَهْلِ.
Glory be to Him Who has subjected this to us, and we could not have done it ourselves. And to our Lord, surely, we are returning. O Allah, we ask You for righteousness and piety in our this journey of ours, and for deeds that please 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 among the family. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the hardship of the journey, and from the evil of seeing that which would sadden me, and from the evil of turning back to my wealth and my family.
Subhanal-ladhi sakhkhara lana hadha wa ma kunna lahu muqririn. 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-ahl. Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min wa'thais-safari wa ka'abatil-mandhari wa su'il-munqalabi fil-mali wal-ahl.
When to Read
This comprehensive dua is recited when embarking on a journey. It's ideal to say it just as you are setting off, perhaps after mounting your transportation (animal, car, plane, etc.). It encapsulates seeking Allah's pleasure in the very purpose of the travel and asking for His protection throughout.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a clear intention. Understand each phrase: acknowledging Allah's power in making travel possible, asking for good deeds and His pleasure, seeking ease, and seeking refuge from the difficulties of travel. Make sure to pronounce the Arabic clearly. If you're traveling with family, encourage them to recite it with you, fostering a shared sense of reliance on Allah.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is profoundly beneficial as it transforms travel from a mere physical movement into an act of worship. By seeking Allah's pleasure in our journey, we invite His blessings and protection. It acknowledges our dependence on Him for safe passage and a good return. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us this dua to remind us that even our worldly journeys can be elevated to spiritual endeavors when undertaken with the right intention and supplication.
Source & Authentication
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to say, when he set out for a journey: Subhanal-ladhi sakhkhara lana hadha wa ma kunna lahu muqririn. 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-ahl. Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min wa'thais-safari wa ka'abatil-mandhari wa su'il-munqalabi fil-mali wal-ahl. (Sahih Muslim 1342)