The dua for returning from travel is among the travel azkar with which the traveler closes his journey, for the Prophet, peace be upon him, would exalt Allah upon every rise in the land on his way back from a campaign, hajj, or umrah, then say this supplication.
La ilaha illallahu wahdahu la shareeka lah, lahul-mulku wa lahul-hamdu wa huwa 'ala kulli shay'in qadeer, ayiboona ta'iboona 'abidoona lirabbina hamidoon, sadaqallahu wa'dah, wa nasara 'abdah, wa hazamal-ahzaba wahdah.
📖 Virtue (Arabic source text)
دعاء العودة من السفر، كان النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم إذا قفل (رجع) من غزو أو حج أو عمرة يكبِّر على كل شرف من الأرض ثلاث تكبيرات ثم يقول ذلك.
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Meaning
There is no deity except Allah alone, with no partner. His is the dominion and His is all praise, and He is over all things capable. We return, repentant, worshipping, and praising our Lord. Allah has fulfilled His promise, granted victory to His servant, and defeated the confederates alone.
When to recite
It is said upon returning from a journey; the Prophet, peace be upon him, would exalt Allah three times upon every rise in the land, then recite it as he neared his home.
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.
Exactly when is the dua for returning from travel said?
It is said when returning from a journey; the Prophet, peace be upon him, would exalt Allah three times upon every rise in the land on his way back, then recite this dua.
What does the phrase 'we return, repentant, worshipping, praising' mean?
It means the traveler returns repentant to Allah, steadfast in worship of Him, and praising Him for the blessing of the journey and a safe return.
Is this dua said upon returning from every trip, or only from hajj and military expeditions?
The narration originally describes the Prophet's return from a campaign, hajj, or umrah, but its meaning is general and fits any return from travel.