Best Dua for Traveling in Car or By Air:
Are you preparing for your trip? Putting the finishing touches on your schedule? Remember to use dua, the most powerful tool a traveler can have, to fuel your journey! Utilize our list of the top duas for traveling to set out on a smooth and secure journey. We’ve got you covered with the Arabic text, clear translations into English, and transliterations for easy pronunciation, so you may feel as at ease as you take off.
Before Setting Out for Journey:
بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيْمِ الْحَمْدُ لِلّٰهِ الَّذِي سَخَّرَ لَنَا هَذَا وَمَا كُنَّا لَهُ مُقْرِنِيْنَ وَاِنَّا اِلٰى رَبِّنَا لَمُنْقَلِبُوْنَ
Translation:
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Praise be to Allah, Who has subjected this to us, and we would not have had it if it were not for Him. And indeed, to our Lord, we will return.
Transliteration:
Bis-mil-lahi ar-Rah-maani ar-Raheem. Al-hamdu lillahi al-ladhi sakh-khara lana hadha wa ma kunna lahu muq-ri-nin. Wa inna ila Rab-bi-na la-mun-qali-boon.
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
Translation:
Whoever says, when he leaves his house: ‘In the name of Allah, I have placed my trust in Allah. There is no power or strength except in Allah,’ it will be said to him: ‘You have been sufficed, you have been protected, and the devil has turned away from you.’
Transliteration:
Man qāla ya’nī idhā kharaja min baytihi: Bismillāh, tawakkaltu ‘ala Allāh, lā ḥawla wa lā quwwata illā billāh, yuqālu lahu: Kufīta, wa wuqqīta, wa tanahhā ‘anhu ash-shayṭān
During Travel:
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ وَعْثَاءِ السَّفَرِ، وَكَأْبَةِ الْمَنْظَرِ، وَسُوءِ الْمُنْقَلَبِ فِي الْمَالِ وَالْأَهْلِ
Translation:
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the hardships of travel, from the sight that grieves, and from an unfortunate return in wealth and family.
Transliteration:
Alla-humma inni a-oothu bika min wa-thi-aa’is-safa-ri, wa ka-‘aa-batil-man-dha-ri, wa soo’-il-munqali-bi fil-maali wal-ahli.
اللَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ الصَّاحِبُ فِي السَّفَرِ، وَالْخَلِيفَةُ فِي الأَهْلِ
Translation:
O Allah, You are my companion in travel and the guardian of my family (in my absence).
Transliteration:
Alla-humma anta as-sahi-bu fis-safa-ri, wal-kha-li-fa-tu fil-ahli.
اللَّهُمَّ هَوِّنْ عَلَيْنَا سَفَرَنَا هَذَا وَاطْوِ عَنَّا بُعْدَهُ
Translation:
O Allah, lighten this journey for us and shorten its distance for us.
Transliteration:
Alla-humma hawwin alay-na safar-na hadha wa twi anna bu’-duhu.
رَبَّنَا اغْفِرْ لَنَا ذُنُوْبَنَا وَإِسْرَافَنَا فِي أَمْرِنَا وَثَبِّتْ أَقْدَامَنَا وانصُرْنَا عَلَى الْقَوْمِ الْكَافِرِيْن
Translation:
Our Lord, forgive us our sins and our transgression in our affairs, and establish our feet firmly, and grant us victory over the disbelieving people.
Transliteration:
Rabbana ighfir lana dhunoobanā wa isrāfanā fī amrinā wa thabbīt aqdamana wa ansurnā ‘ala al-qawmil-kāfirīn.
What is the significance of reciting these duas while traveling?
There are several reasons why reciting traveling duas is significant for Muslims during their journeys:
Seeking Allah’s Protection and Guidance:
- Travel means that, from time to time, one has to go places where he or she does not know what may happen to him or her, or confront certain risks. Reciting duas is a way to acknowledge Allah’s power and control over everything. In prayers, one asks for protection from God from danger, getting lost or delayed, and any other form of hardship likely to be encountered on a journey.
- Duas also asks for Allah’s guidance to help them find their way when they are in unfamiliar areas and grant them wisdom so that they can make the right decisions in life.
Expressing Gratitude:
The chance to travel & explore the world is a blessing. Duas are valuable for travelers as these help them thank Allah for the various vehicles and for providing them a chance to explore his beautiful world.
Peace of Mind and Confidence:
The act of supplication itself brings comfort and peace of mind. Because of this, they can be assured that they have total reliance on Allah Almighty & therefore enjoy a sense of assurance during the travel.
Strengthening Faith:
Regularly reciting duas throughout the journey keeps travelers mindful of their faith. It serves as a reminder of Allah’s presence and His role in their lives.
Following the Prophet’s (PBUH) Example:
There are hadiths (sayings of the Prophet Muhammad) that emphasize the importance of reciting specific duas while traveling. Praying is an essential part of the Islamic religion and the above-mentioned duas are among the teachings of the prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH).
Overall, reciting traveling duas is a way for Muslims to recognize that they are solely dependent on ALLAH in their travels. It lets them apologize, ask for protection and guidance, and experience travels in faith and hope.
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