Duas for Bidding Farewell,Dua to say when someone leaves for Hajj or a journey

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Duas for Bidding Farewell: A Guide for Every Journey

As our friends and loved ones prepare to embark on their sacred journey for Hajj, it’s a time filled with mixed emotions—excitement, hope, and perhaps a touch of anxiety. It’s also a time when we, as their supporters, can offer them the comfort and protection of our heartfelt prayers. In the spirit of this significant occasion, I would like to share some beautiful du’as that we can say when bidding farewell to our loved ones. These du’as not only encompass the spiritual essence of Hajj but also extend our wishes for their safety, well-being, and spiritual fulfillment throughout their journey.

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Duas for Bidding Farewell,Dua to say when someone leaves for Hajj or a journey

1. Provision of Taqwa and Direction Towards Goodness

One powerful du’a from Mu’jam al-Awsat emphasizes the essentials of taqwa (consciousness of Allah), goodness, and relief from distress:

زَوَّدَكَ اللَّهُ التَّقْوَى، وَوَجَّهَكَ الْخَيْرَ، وَكَفَاكَ الْهَمَّ
Transliteration:
“Zawwadaka Allah at-taqwa, wa wajjahaka al-khayra, wa kafaka al-hamm.”
Translation:
“May Allah grant you the provision of taqwa, direct you towards goodness, and suffice you from worries.”
[Mu’jam al-Awsat 4706]

2. Protection and Care of Allah

Another beautiful prayer seeks Allah’s protection and care for the traveller:

Arabic:
اسْتَوْدِعُكَ اللَّهَ دِينَكَ وَأَمَانَتَكَ وَخَوَاتِيمَ عَمَلِكَ
Transliteration:
“Astaudi’uka Allah deenaka wa amanataka wa khawatima ‘amalika.”
Translation:
“I entrust to Allah your religion, your responsibilities, and your final deeds.”
[Abu Dawud 2600]

3. Trust in Allah’s Perfect Trust

Placing our trust in Allah is essential, as His trust is never misplaced. This du’a from Nasai reminds us of the importance of this trust:

Arabic:
أَسْتَوْدِعُ اللَّهَ دِينَكَ وَأَمَانَتَكَ وَخَوَاتِيمَ عَمَلِكَ
Transliteration:
“Astaudi’ Allah deenaka wa amanataka wa khawatima ‘amalika.”
Translation:
“May you place your trust in Allah, whose trust is never misplaced.”
[Nasai 10342]

4. Ease in Journey and Shortened Distance

Travelling can often be strenuous, and this du’a from Tirmidhi seeks ease and shortened distances for the traveller:

Arabic:
اللَّهُمَّ اطْوِ لَهُ الْبُعْدَ وَهَوِّنْ عَلَيْهِ السَّفَرَ
Transliteration:
“Allahumma itwi lahu al-bu’da wa hawwin ‘alayhi as-safar.”
Translation:
“O Allah! Shorten the distance for him and make the journey easy for him.”
[Tirmidhi 3445]

5. Entrusting Religion and Responsibilities to Allah

Finally, entrusting the traveler’s religion, responsibilities, and final deeds to Allah is a comprehensive du’a from Abu Dawud:

Arabic:
أَسْتَوْدِعُكُمُ اللَّهَ الَّذِي لَا تُضِيعُ وَدَائِعُهُ
Transliteration:
“Astaudi’ukum Allah alladhi la tadee’u wada’i’uhu.”
Translation:
“I entrust you to Allah whose trust is never misplaced.”
[Nisai 10342]

6. Protection of Allah

فِي حِفْظِ اللَّهِ وَفِي كَنَفِهِ، زَوَّدَكَ اللَّهُ التَّقْوَى، وَغَفَرَ ذَنْبَكَ، وَيَسَّرَ لَكَ الْخَيْرَ حَيْثُمَا كُنْتَ
Transliteration:
“Fi hifzillah wa fi kanafihi, zawwadaka Allah at-taqwa, wa ghafara dhanbaka, wa yassara laka al-khayra haythuma kunta.”
Translation:
“May you be in the protection of Allah and His care. May Allah grant you the provision of taqwa, forgive your sins, and grant you good, with ease, wherever you go.”
[Darimi 2588, Tirmidhi 3444]

Practical Application

These du’as are not limited to any specific journey and can be recited for anyone heading out for various purposes, including ‘Umrah, Hajj, studies, vacations, or work. Reciting these du’as not only ensures the traveler’s safety and success but also strengthens the bonds of faith and trust among Muslims.

Credit : From Duas compiled by Darul Iftaa New York 

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