Travel is a significant part of life, and in Islam, every journey can be transformed into an act of worship through the recitation of duas (supplications). By turning to Allah at each stage of the journey—before setting off, while traveling, and upon arriving—Muslims ensure their journey is protected, blessed, and spiritually enriching. This guide will cover the important dua for traveling in Islam, ensuring that each phase of the trip is accompanied by divine protection.
Important Duas and Prayers for Travelling
As you embark on a journey, it is essential to seek Allah’s protection and blessings through dua. here’s some Important Duas and Prayers for Travelling:
سُبْحَانَ الَّذِي سَخَّرَ لَنَا هَذَا وَمَا كُنَّا لَهُ مُقْرِنِينَ وَإِنَّا إِلَىٰ رَبِّنَا لَمُنْقَلِبُونَ
“Glory be to Him who has subjected this to us, and we could never have accomplished this (by ourselves), and surely, to our Lord, we shall return”
Another significant dua that is recommended at the start of every journey is:
اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّا نَسْأَلُكَ فِي سَفَرِنَا هَذَا الْبِرَّ وَالتَّقْوَى وَمِنَ الْعَمَلِ مَا تَرْضَى، اللَّهُمَّ هَوِّنْ عَلَيْنَا سَفَرَنَا هَذَا وَاطْوِ عَنَّا بُعْدَهُ، اللَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ الصَّاحِبُ فِي السَّفَرِ وَالْخَلِيفَةُ فِي الأَهْلِ
“O Allah, we ask You for righteousness and piety in this journey, and for deeds that are pleasing to You. O Allah, make this journey easy for us, and shorten its distance. O Allah, You are the Companion on the journey and the Successor over the family (left behind).” (Muslim, 1342)
These duas ensure that travelers seek both physical protection and spiritual blessings during their journey.
Prayer Before Setting Off
It is important to offer any obligatory Prayer Before Setting Off on a journey, and recite the following dua:
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ تَوَكَّلْتُ عَلَى اللَّهِ وَلاَ حَوْلَ وَلاَ قُوَّةَ إِلاَّ بِاللَّهِ
“In the name of Allah, I place my trust in Allah; there is no might and no power except with Allah.” (Abu Dawood, 5095)
This dua strengthens your reliance on Allah’s protection throughout your journey.
Dua after leaving the house
Once you leave your house, this dua is recommended:
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ، تَوَكَّلْتُ عَلَى اللَّهِ، وَلاَ حَوْلَ وَلاَ قُوَّةَ إِلاَّ بِاللَّهِ
“In the name of Allah, I place my trust in Allah; there is no might and no power except with Allah”(Abu Dawood, 5095)
This simple prayer acknowledges your dependence on Allah for all matters, including your safety and well-being.
Dua upon boarding a vehicle
When boarding a vehicle, this dua should be recited:
سُبْحَانَ الَّذِي سَخَّرَ لَنَا هَذَا وَمَا كُنَّا لَهُ مُقْرِنِينَ وَإِنَّا إِلَىٰ رَبِّنَا لَمُنْقَلِبُونَ
“Glory be to Him who has subjected this to us, and we could never have accomplished this (by ourselves), and surely to our Lord, we shall return” (Surah Az-Zukhruf, 43:13-14)
Dua upon boarding a vehicle expresses gratitude to Allah for making the journey possible and safe.
Dua for Travel
Throughout the journey, recite this comprehensive dua:
اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّا نَسْأَلُكَ فِي سَفَرِنَا هَذَا الْبِرَّ وَالتَّقْوَى وَمِنَ الْعَمَلِ مَا تَرْضَى، اللَّهُمَّ هَوِّنْ عَلَيْنَا سَفَرَنَا هَذَا وَاطْوِ عَنَّا بُعْدَهُ
“O Allah, we ask You for righteousness and piety in this journey, and for deeds that are pleasing to You. O Allah, make this journey easy for us, and shorten its distance.” (Muslim, 1342)
This dua is an important part of every journey, asking for both physical ease and spiritual fulfillment.
Dua upon arriving at your destination
Once you arrive at your destination, it is important to say:
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ خَيْرَهَا وَخَيْرَ أَهْلِهَا وَخَيْرَ مَا فِيهَا، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّهَا وَشَرِّ أَهْلِهَا وَشَرِّ مَا فِيهَا
“O Allah, I ask You for the good of this place, the good of its people, and the good that is in it. I seek refuge with You from its evil, the evil of its people, and the evil that is in it.”
This prayer seeks both protection and blessings at the destination.
Dua Upon Entering at Your Place of Stay
When you enter your place of stay, recite this dua:
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ وَلَجْنَا وَبِسْمِ اللَّهِ خَرَجْنَا وَعَلَى اللَّهِ تَوَكَّلْنَا
“In the name of Allah, we enter, and in the name of Allah, we leave, and upon our Lord, we place our trust.”(Abu Dawood, 5096)
Dua upon entering at your place of stay ensures that your stay is protected and blessed by Allah.
Dua when experiencing difficulties during travel
If you encounter difficulties during travel, this dua is recommended:
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ وَعْثَاءِ السَّفَرِ وَكَآبَةِ الْمَنْظَرِ وَسُوءِ الْمُنْقَلَبِ فِي الْمَالِ وَالْأَهْلِ
“O Allah, I seek refuge with You from the difficulties of travel, from having a distressing sight, and from a bad outcome in my wealth and family upon returning.” (Muslim, 1342)
This supplication seeks protection from hardship and distress during the journey.
Dua upon returning home
Upon safely returning home, recite:
آيبون، تائبون، عابدون، لربنا حامدون
“We return, repenting, worshiping, and praising our Lord.” (Muslim, 1344)
Dua upon returning home expresses gratitude for a safe return and renews your commitment to worship.
Prayer upon returning home
Finally, Prayer upon returning home , resume regular prayers and offer thanks for a safe journey. Shortened prayers (qasr) during travel must be replaced with full prayers once home.
Conclusion
In Islam, travel is not just a physical journey but a spiritual one as well. By reciting these duas, you ensure that every aspect of your travel is under Allah’s protection and filled with His blessings. Each stage of the journey, from setting off to returning home, is an opportunity to remember and rely on Allah.
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