Dua for travelling
Dua is a manifestation of one’s faith and trust in Allah (SWT). It reflects the belief that Allah (SWT) is the ultimate protector and provider, and only He has the power to grant safety and security. Therefore, making Dua before and during travel not only helps in seeking protection but also strengthens one’s faith and reliance on Allah (SWT).
We should try to learn these 5 essential dua when travelling
- Dua before starting the journey
- Dua for leaving home
- Dua for boarding a vehicle
- Dua during the journey
- Dua upon reaching the destination
Dua before starting the journey
بِسمِ اللَّهِ، توَكَّلتُ على اللَّهِ، لا حَولَ ولا قوَّةَ إلَّا باللَّهِ
Bismillah, tawakkaltu ‘alAllah, wa la hawla wa la quwwata illa billah
Reference to this dua:
Narrated by Anas bin Malik r.a, The Messenger of Allah s.a.w. said:
من قالَ يَعني إذا خرجَ من بيتِهِ: بِسمِ اللَّهِ، توَكَّلتُ على اللَّهِ، لا حَولَ ولا قوَّةَ إلَّا باللَّهِ، يقالُ لَهُ: كُفيتَ، ووُقيتَ، وتنحَّى عنهُ الشَّيطانُ
“Whoever says (upon leaving his house): “In the Name of Allah, I place my trust in Allah, there is no might or power except by Allah”,’it will be said to him: ‘You have been sufficed and protected, and the devil will go far away from him”.(Sunan At-Tirmizi)
Dua for leaving home
Umm Salamah رضي الله عنها said, “Never did the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم leave my house without looking towards heaven, supplicating:
الَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ أَنْ أَضِلَّ، أَوْ أُضَلَّ، أَوْ أَزِلَّ، أَوْ أُزَلَّ، أَوْ أَظْلِمَ، أَوْ أُظْلَمَ، أَوْ أَجْهَلَ، أَوْ يُجْهَلَ عَلَيَّ
Allaahumma ‘innee ‘a’oodhu bika ‘an ‘adhilla, ‘aw ‘udhalla, ‘aw ‘azilla, ‘aw ‘uzalla, ‘aw ‘adhlima, ‘aw ‘udhlama, ‘aw ‘ajhala ‘aw yujhala ‘alayya
O Allah, I seek refuge in You lest I misguide others, or I am misguided by others, lest I cause others to err or I am caused to err, lest I abuse others or be abused, and lest I behave foolishly or meet with the foolishness of others.
Abu Dawud, Ibn Majah, An-Nasa’i, Sahih At-Tirmidhi 3/152 and Sahih Ibn Majah 2/336
Dua for boarding a vehicle
It is recommended to make Dua upon boarding any vehicle as recommended by Our Prophet s.a.w. by saying:
سُبْحَانَ الذي سَخَّرَ لَنَا هذا، وَما كُنَّا له مُقْرِنِينَ، وإنَّا إلى رَبِّنَا لَمُنْقَلِبُونَ
“Subhanal-ladzi sakh-khara lana hadza wa ma kunna lahu muqrinin. Wa inna ila Rabbina lamun-qalibun.”
In the name of Allah and all praise is for Allah. How perfect He is, the One Who has placed this (transport) at our service and we ourselves would not have been capable of that, and to our Lord is our final destiny.(Sahih Muslim)
Dua during the journey
اللَّهُمَّ إنَّا نَسْأَلُكَ في سَفَرِنَا هذا البِرَّ وَالتَّقْوَى، وَمِنَ العَمَلِ ما تَرْضَى، اللَّهُمَّ هَوِّنْ عَلَيْنَا سَفَرَنَا هذا، وَاطْوِ عَنَّا بُعْدَهُ، اللَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ الصَّاحِبُ في السَّفَرِ، وَالْخَلِيفَةُ في الأهْلِ، اللَّهُمَّ إنِّي أَعُوذُ بكَ مِن وَعْثَاءِ السَّفَرِ، وَكَآبَةِ المَنْظَرِ، وَسُوءِ المُنْقَلَبِ في المَالِ وَالأهْلِ
Allahumma inna nas-aluka fi safarina haza-l-birra wat-taqwa, wa minal-‘amali ma tardho. Allahumma hawwin ‘alaina safarana haza, watwi ‘anna bu’dahu, Allahumma antas-sohibu fis-safar wal-khalifatu fil-ahli. Allahumma inni a-‘uzu bika min wa’atha-is-safar, wa kabbati-manzar, wa su-i-lmunqalabi fil-mal wal-ahli
O Allah, we ask You in our travel for righteousness, taqwa, and good deeds that You are pleased with. O Allah make our travel an ease, and shorten the distance for us. O Allah, You are our Companion in travel and the guardian of our family (in our absence). O Allah I seek refuge in You from the hardships of travel, a sight of grief, and from an unfortunate occurance in wealth and family. (Sahih Muslim, Riyadh as saliheen)
Dua upon reaching the destination/Dua after travel
Conclusion:
In Islam, seeking Allah’s protection and guidance during journeys is of utmost importance. One way to do this is through the recitation of specific duas (supplications) that have been taught by our beloved Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). These duas not only invoke Allah’s blessings for safety and ease but also serve as a reminder of His presence and mercy throughout our travels. This article explores the significance of making dua for travel, the specific duas recommended for various types of journeys, and the spiritual benefits of placing our trust in Allah while on the move.
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