Traveler Dawn Dua

From Travel Azkar — Hisnul Muslim

The traveler's dawn dua is among the travel azkar recited at a distinct time of night, for the Prophet, peace be upon him, when traveling and the pre-dawn hour arrived, would say this remembrance in gratitude for Allah's blessings and in hope of more of His favor.

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سَمَّعَ سَامِعٌ بِحَمْدِ اللَّهِ وَحُسْنِ بَلَائِهِ عَلَيْنَا، رَبَّنَا صَاحِبْنَا وَأَفْضِلْ عَلَيْنَا، عَائِذًا بِاللَّهِ مِنَ النَّارِ.

Samma'a sami'un bihamdil-lahi wa husni bala'ihi 'alayna, rabbana sahibna wa afdil 'alayna, 'a'idhan billahi minan-nar.

📖 Virtue (Arabic source text)

كان النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم إذا كان في سفر وأَسحَر (دخل عليه وقت السَّحَر آخر الليل) يقول ذلك.

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Meaning

Let a caller proclaim the praise of Allah and His fine trial of us. Our Lord, accompany us and grant us more of Your favor. We take refuge in Allah from the Fire.

When to recite

It is said at the pre-dawn hour, the last part of the night just before Fajr, when one is 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 meant by the pre-dawn hour when this dua is said?: It refers to the final portion of the night just before Fajr, and the Prophet, peace be upon him, would say this remembrance when traveling and this time arrived.
What does 'let a caller proclaim the praise of Allah' mean at the start of the dua?: It means calling for someone to openly declare and bear witness to Allah's praise and His fine trial of them, an invitation to spread gratitude and commendation of Allah among travelers.
Why does the dua close with seeking refuge from the Fire?: Because the believer ties every state during travel to remembrance of the Hereafter, closing his gratitude for the blessings of the journey with a plea for salvation from the Fire.

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