8 Valuable Dua for Traveling and their Surprising benefits

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]

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.

Dua when leaving home

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

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.

Dua after comfortably seating

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.

Dua for traveling

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.

Dua after reaching your destination

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.

Dua when staying over (Hotel, etc)

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

Dua when returning Home

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

Dua when returning Home

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

  1. If you recite dua for traveling, the Angels will protect and guide you until getting back home.
  2. Reciting dua can save you from incidents you may never imagine when traveling.
  3. By reciting dua, a person is more likely to perform good deeds and have a positive day ahead.
  4. Allah grants the traveler ease in his journey.
  5. Reciting Dua for Traveling leads to blessings from Allah.