The remembrance said upon a mount stumbling is among the short travel azkar recited by the traveler when a sudden stumble occurs, said instead of cursing Satan with ruin.
قال صلى الله عليه وسلم: «لا تقل: تَعِسَ الشيطان؛ فإنه يتعاظم حتى يكون مثل البيت، ولكن قل: بسم الله؛ فإنه يتصاغر حتى يكون مثل الذباب».
رواه أبو داود 4982، وصححه الألباني
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Meaning
In the name of Allah — said when one's mount or vehicle stumbles.
When to recite
It is said whenever the mount or vehicle stumbles while traveling.
About this dhikr
This dhikr is part of Travel Azkar as documented in Hisnul Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), and is recited 1 time.
How many times should this dhikr be recited?
This dhikr is recited 1 time, as narrated in Hisnul Muslim. Use the smart counter on this page to track your repetitions.
What is said if the mount or car stumbles while traveling?
One says 'in the name of Allah', instead of cursing Satan, as directed by the Prophet, peace be upon him.
Why did the Prophet forbid cursing Satan upon a stumble?
He said not to say 'may Satan perish,' for that makes Satan swell with pride until he is like a house, but to say 'in the name of Allah,' for that shrinks him until he is like a fly.
Is this remembrance specific to riding animals only?
It originated with a stumbling mount, but its meaning also applies to any sudden stumble of a modern vehicle such as a car during travel.