The travel dua is the comprehensive supplication the Prophet, peace be upon him, would say once mounted and setting out on a journey, and it stands among the richest travel azkar in meaning, calling for righteousness, piety, an eased path, and the safekeeping of family left behind.
Allahu akbar, Allahu akbar, Allahu akbar, subhanal-ladhi sakhkhara lana hadha wa ma kunna lahu muqrineen, wa inna ila rabbina lamunqaliboon, allahumma inna nas'aluka fi safarina hadhal-birra wat-taqwa, wa minal-'amali ma tarda, allahumma hawwin 'alayna safarana hadha watwi 'anna bu'dah, allahumma antas-sahibu fis-safar, wal-khalifatu fil-ahl, allahumma inni a'oodhu bika min wa'tha'is-safar, wa ka'abatil-manzar, wa soo'il-munqalabi fil-mali wal-ahl.
📖 Virtue (Arabic source text)
كان النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم إذا استوى على بعيره خارجًا إلى سفر كبَّر ثلاثًا ثم قال هذا الدعاء، وإذا رجع قالهن وزاد فيهن: آيِبُونَ تَائِبُونَ عَابِدُونَ لِرَبِّنَا حَامِدُونَ.
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Meaning
Allah is greatest, Allah is greatest, Allah is greatest. Glory be to Him who has subjected this to us, and we could never have done it by ourselves, and to our Lord we shall return. O Allah, we ask You for righteousness and piety in this journey of ours, and for deeds that please You. O Allah, ease this journey for us and shorten its distance. O Allah, You are the Companion on the journey and the Guardian of the family left behind. O Allah, we seek refuge in You from the hardship of travel, from a distressing sight, and from an ill turn of fortune in wealth and family.
When to recite
It is said once, following the exaltation and glorification, right at the start of the journey, after boarding the vehicle and settling in.
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 the full travel dua the Prophet used to say?
It is the dua that opens with three exaltations, then the verse of subjugation, followed by asking for righteousness, piety, an eased journey, and the protection of one's family, and it is established that the Prophet said it upon mounting for travel.
What does the traveler add to this dua when returning from a journey?
Upon returning, the traveler adds the phrase meaning 'we return, repentant, worshipping, and praising our Lord', which is an addition specific to the return from travel.
Why does this dua include seeking refuge from the hardship of travel?
Because travel usually carries fatigue and difficulty, the traveler seeks refuge in Allah from the exhaustion of the road, a distressing sight, and any ill turn in wealth or family upon return.