Whether you are traveling on a family vacation, business trip or even commuting to and from work, Following Sunnah and reciting these Dua for Traveling would have a lot of benefits. That is why we will provide Dua for every step from leaving the house until you return back to it safe and sound Inshallah.
And remember The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: “Three supplications are answered without a doubt. The supplication of the oppressed, the supplication of the traveler, and the supplication of the parent for his child.” [At- Tirmidhi and Abu Dawud]
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Dua when leaving the home
The following Dua is recited before leaving home which serves as a reminder of our dependence on Allah and asking for His protection and guidance as we step out of our homes.
Transliteration
Bismillah, tawakkaltu ‘alAllah, wa la hawla wa la quwwata illa billah
in Arabic
بِسْمِ اللهِ ، تَوَكَّلْتُ عَلَى اللهِ وَلَا حَوْلَ وَلَا قُوَّةَ إِلَّا بِاللهِ
Meaning
“In the name of Allah, I place my trust in Allah and to Allah alone belongs all power and might.” (Tirmidhi)
Pronunciation
The following video we have made will help you learn the proper pronunciation of the Dua word by word:
Dua before riding the vehicle
Before entering a vehicle, Muslims start by saying Bismillah which is similar to the beginning of every action so they can get a blessing from Allah for doing it.
Transliteration
Bismillah
in Arabic
بِسْمِ اللهِ
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Meaning
“In the name of Allah”
Dua after seating
Muslims often recite this dua after riding a vehicle as a reminder of our gratitude to Allah for providing us with the means of transportation and seeking His protection and guidance as we embark on our journey.
Transliteration
“Allhamdullilah, Subhanal-ladzi sakh-khara lana hadza wa ma kunna lahu muqrinin. Wa inna ila Rabbina lamun-qalibun.”
in Arabic
الْحَمْدُ لِلهِ ، سُبْحَانَ الَّذِي سَخَّرَ لَنَا هَذَا وَمَا كُنَّا لَهُ مُقْرِنِينَ ، وَإِنَّا إِلَى رَبِّنَا لَمُنْقَلِبُونَ
Meaning
“All praise is for Allah who is free from all and any imperfections 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 ultimate final destination.”
Dua for Traveling
Before starting a journey, Muslims should recite This Dua for Traveling which serves as a reminder to trust in Allah during the journey and seek His protection and guidance. It also seeks forgiveness for any sins committed and acknowledges our complete reliance on Allah for our safety and well-being.
Transliteration
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
in Arabic
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
Meaning
O Allah, we ask You for righteousness and God-consciousness (Taqwa) in this journey of ours, and we ask You (to enable us) for deeds that please You, O Allah, ease our journey and shorten its distance quickly. O Allah, You are The Companion on this journey and The Successor in our family (left behind), O Allah, I seek refuge with You from the difficulties of travel and being in a bad predicament, and I take refuge in You from returning to a bad outcome concerning wealth and family. (Tirmidhi)
Dua after Reaching your destination
After reaching the destination, Muslims recite this dua to seek protection from all forms of evil and harm that may be encountered after reaching the destination. It also expresses gratitude to Allah for a safe journey and seeks His continued protection and blessings.
Transliteration
“Allahumma rabbas samawatis sab’i wa ma azlalna, wa rabbal ardinas sab’i wa ma aqlalna, wa rabbash-shayatini wa ma adlalna, wa rabbar riyahi wa ma zaraina, as’aluka khaira hadzihil qaryah wa khaira ahliha, wa khaira ma fiha, wa a’udzubika min sharriha wa sharri ahliha, wa sharri ma fiha.”
in Arabic
اللّـهُمَّ رَبَّ السَّـمَوَاتِ السّـبْعِ وَمَا أَظْلَلْنَ، وَرَبَّ الأَرَاضِيـنَ السّـبْعِ وَما أقْلَلْنَ، وَرَبَّ الشَّيَـاطِينِ وَمَا أَضْلَلْنَ، وَرَبَّ الرِّياحِ وَمَا ذَرَيْـنَ، أَسْـأَلُـكَ خَيْـرَ هذهِ الْقَـرْيَةِ وَخَيْـرَ أَهْلِـهَا، وَخَيْـرَ مَا فِيْهَا، وَأَعُـوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَـرِّها وَشَـرِّ أَهْلِـها، وَشَـرِّ مَا فِيْهَا
Meaning
“O Allah, Lord of the seven heavens and all that they envelop, Lord of the seven earths and all that they carry, Lord of the devils and all whom they misguide, Lord of the winds and all whom they whisk away. I ask You for the goodness of this village, the goodness of its inhabitants, and for all the goodness found within it and I take refuge with You from the evil of this village, the evil of its inhabitants, and from all the evil found within it.”
Dua when staying over (Hotel, etc)
When staying in a hotel or somewhere other than home, Muslims recite a dua seeking Allah’s protection from anything that could harm them there.
Transliteration
A’uzu bikalimatillahit-tammati min syarri ma khalaq
in Arabic
أَعُوذُ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللهِ التَّامَّاتِ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا خَلَقَ
Meaning
“I seek refuge in Allah’s perfect words from the evil which has been created.”
Dua when returning Home with Pronunciation
After returning home you can recite one of the following 2 dua to Thank Allah for returning you safely.
1st Dua
Transliteration
bismillahi walajna wa bismillahi kharajna wa ala rabbana tawakkalna
in Arabic
بِسْـمِ اللّهِ وَلَجْنـَا وَبِسْـمِ اللّهِ خَـرَجْنـَا وَعَلَـى رَبِّنـَا تَوَكّلْـنَا
Meaning
In the name of Allah we’ve entered and in the name of Allah we’ve left, and upon our Lord do we trust.
Pronunciation
The following video we have made will help you learn the proper pronunciation of the Dua word by word:
2nd Dua
Transliteration
“Ayibun, ta’ibun, ‘abidun, liRabbina hamidun”
in Arabic
آيبونَ تائبونَ عابدونَ لربِّنا حامِدون
Meaning
We return, we repent, we worship and we praise our Lord.
Benefits Of Dua For Traveling
- If you recite dua for traveling, the Angels will protect and guide you until getting back home.
- Reciting dua can save you from incidents you may never imagine when traveling.
- By reciting dua, a person is more likely to perform good deeds and have a positive day ahead.
- Allah grants the traveler ease in his journey.
- Reciting Dua for Traveling leads to blessings from Allah.
