سُبْحَانَ اللهِ، سُبْحَانَ اللهِ، سُبْحَانَ اللهِ، اللهُ أَكْبَرُ، اللهُ أَكْبَرُ، اللهُ أَكْبَرُ
Glory be to Allah. Glory be to Allah. Glory be to Allah. Allah is the Greatest. Allah is the Greatest. Allah is the Greatest.
SubhanAllah, SubhanAllah, SubhanAllah, Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar
When to Read
This supplication is recommended when a traveler descends from a higher elevation, such as a mountain, hill, or even a tall building, during their journey. It's a moment to acknowledge Allah's power and greatness as you move to a lower ground, reflecting on the journey and the scenery changing.
How to Read
Recite this phrase three times each: 'SubhanAllah' (Glory be to Allah) and 'Allahu Akbar' (Allah is the Greatest). It's a simple yet profound way to keep Allah remembrance central to your travel experience, especially during transitions like descending.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a beautiful way to embody the spirit of remembrance (dhikr) during travel. It humbles the heart by acknowledging Allah's might as the landscape changes. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this specific phrasing, indicating its importance in reflecting gratitude and awe for Allah's creation and power, particularly when the perspective shifts during a journey.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abdullah bin Umar (may Allah be pleased with them): When the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) returned from a campaign or pilgrimage, and would ascend the hills of Medina, he would recite thrice: 'Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar.' And then he would say: 'La ilaha ill-Allah Wahdahu La Sharika Lah, Lahul-Mulku Wa Lahul-Hamdu Wa Huwa 'Ala Kulli Shai'in Qadir. Ayibuna Ta'ibuna 'Abiduna Li Rabbina Hamidon. Sadaq Allahu Wa'dah, Wa Nasara 'Abdahu, Wa Hazama Al-Ahzaba Wahdah.' (None has the right to be worshipped but Allah alone, Who has no partner. His is the dominion and His is the praise, and He is Able to do all things. We are returning repentant, worshipping, and praising our Lord. Allah fulfilled His promise, helped His slave, and defeated the confederates alone.) *Note: The specific phrasing of 'SubhanAllah' three times followed by 'Allahu Akbar' three times is also narrated in Sahih Muslim 1978a in the context of descending from any elevation.