14 Duas for travelling with sunnah way of travelling
Do not forget to read the following 12 duas for travelling.These duas for travelling can be arranged in the following stages.
Nafl prayer (Salah) before travelling.
Dua before travelling.
Dua for travelling when taking the first step out of home.
- Dua for travelling when putting right foot on the ride ( plane or car etc).
Saying Five Dua for travelling afer sitting on ride.
Dua of travelling when about to reach destination.
Dua of travelling after reaching destination.
- Nafl prayer (salah) after coming back home from travelling.
Companion Abu Huraira ( Radi Allah Anho ) narrates that Allah’s dearest Prophet Muhammad (Salallaho alayhay wa alehe wabarik wa sallam ) said :
“When you go out of your house ,then pray 2 rakʿah Salah . This will protect you from all unpleasant happenings during the journey . [ Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah 359/10 , Dua at Tabarani 1179 ]
Companion Mat-am (Radi Allah Anho) said :”There is no one better than a person who prays two rakʿah Salah in his household when going out for a journey . [ Al Azkar by imam an-Nawawi 187 ]
Dua for travelling before going out of home
The following duas should be recited before embarking on a journey. It is recommended to say these duas after the Salah for travel. You may choose to recite one or all of them; however, remember that Allah (subhanahu wa ta ala) appreciates consistent deeds, no matter how small. It’s beneficial to read and understand the translations before selecting the duas you wish to recite
#1 Dua
Transliteration : Allah humma Antas Sahibus Safari Wal Khalifatu Fil Ahli Allahumma inni Aauzu Bika Min Wa Saais Safari wa Kaba til Munkalabi wa Soo il Manzari Fil Ahli wal Maal . Allah hummat wi lanal Arda wa Hawwin Alaynas Safar
Translation : O Allah, Thou art the Companion in the journey, and the One Who looks after the family; O Allah, I seek refuge in Thee from the difficulty of travelling, and sorrows of return, and unhappiness in what I see coming to my family and property. O Allah, make the length of his journey short for us, and the journey easy for us .[Right click and save link for Audio of this dua ]. [ Sunan Abu Dawud ,Hadith 2598]
#2 Dua
Transliteration : Allah humma inni Auzubika bin Wa Saail-Safari wa Kaabatil Munqalibi wal Hauri Badal Kaur wa Dawatal Mazloom wa Soo Al Manzari Fil Ahle wal Maal
Translation : O Allah, I seek refuge in you from the troubles of the journey, the sufferings of the return, the degradation after promotion, the curse of the oppressor and the sight of any bad scene in the family or wealth. [Right click & save link for Audio]. [ Masnad Ahmad , Book Ahadith of Abdullah bin Sarjas . Hadith 19847]
Dua for travelling when going out of the house.
#3 Dua (Compulsory when going out of house)
When going out of the house ( or entering the house ) always and I repeat always say Salam . Its the sunnah of Holy Prophet Muhammad (صلي الله عليه وآله وبارك وسلم) when entering and also when leaving the house.
Transliteration : Asalamo alaykum wa Rehmatullahay wa Barakatuhu.
Translation : May Allah’s peace ,mercy and blessings be upon you.
#4 Dua when going out of house
When going out of the house , read the following dua .This dua should always be read whenever you go out of the house for any reason. Narrated by companion Anas bin Malik (may Allah be pleased with him) that who ever goes out of the house saying (this dua ) then it will be said to him: You have been sufficed and protected, and Satan is far from him. [Abu Dawud 5095 , Al-Tirmidhi 3426]
Transliteration : Bismillahay Tawakaltu Alal-lahay , La Howla wal Quwuta illah billah.
Translation : In the name of God, I put my trust in God, there is no might and no power but with God.[Right click & save link for Audio]
#5 Dua when going out of house
Another dua for going out of the house for journey or any reason. [ Sunan Abu Dawud ]
Transliteration : Allahumma inni Aaoozubika Min Ann Adilla Aow Uzilli, Aow Azlima Aow Uzlama , Aow Ajhala Aow Ujhalu Alayya.
Translation : O Allah, I seek refuge with You from going astray or stumbling, from wronging others or being Wronged, and from behaving or being treated in an ignorant manner
Dua when placing right foot on the ride.
When have gone out of the house, and are going to sit in your ride. First put your right foot in the ride and then say :
#6 Dua
Transliteration : Bismillah Bismillah Bismillah.
Translation : ( I start )In the name of God (read 3 times)
Saying five dua for travelling after being seated on ride (Dua # 7,8,9,10,11)
#7 Dua
After you have seated , reading the following 4 duas in order and then look up to the sky and smile because Allah (سبحانه وتعالي) is smiling also when say the last dua .
Alhamdulillah ( All praise to Allah)
#8 Dua
Transliteration : Subhana nallazii sakh-khara lana haza wa ma kunna lahu muqrinin. Wa inna ila Rabbi-na la munqalibun [ Surah Zukhruf verse 13-14 ].
Translation : Glory be to the One Who has subjected these for us, for we could have never done so ˹on our own . Glory be to the One Who has subjected these for us, for we could have never done so ˹on our own [ Surah Zukhruf verse 13-14 ]
#9 Dua
Alhamdulillah , Alhamdulillah ,Alhamdulillah ( All praise to Allah ) say 3 times
#10 Dua
Allahu-akber Allahu-akber Allahu-akber ( Allah is the greatest) say 3 times
#11 Dua
Transliteration : Laa ila ha illa Anta Subhan naka , Zalam tu Nafsi Fagh firli Fa inna hu Laa Yagh fir ruz zunu ba illa Ant(a).
Transliteration : There is no god but You, Glory be to You, I have wronged myself, so forgive me, for none forgives sins except You.
Smile after reading these 5 duas
Now after reading these 5 duas, smile as if you are responding to smile of Allah at this moment.
When Allah’s Prophet Muhmmad (صلي الله عليه وآله وبارك وسلم)said the (above mentioned) dua , he (صلي الله عليه وآله وبارك وسلم) smiled. Companion Ali Ibn Talib asked , O Prophet (صلي الله عليه وآله وبارك وسلم) why did you smile ? Prophet Muhammad (صلي الله عليه وآله وبارك وسلم) said : Indeed, your Lord will marvel (or greatly admire) at His servant when he says: My Lord, forgive me my sins, for no one forgives sins except You.
Audio (combined 6 duas )
The following audio has the combined 5 duas which should be read after we set first foot on our ride (car or bike etc)
Dua for travelling when close to destination (#12 Dua)
It is Sunnah that when a person is nearing their homeland or hometown during a journey, they should say: “We are returning, repenting, worshipping, and praising our Lord (Ā’ibūna tā’būna `ābidūna lirabbinā ḥāmidūn).” This should be repeated until they enter their destination (Sahih Muslim / 1345)
#14 Dua
Dua for travelling when reaching the destination (Dua #13).
Whoever reaches his destination and says: I seek refuge in the perfect words of God from the evil of what He has created, nothing will harm him until he moves from his home [ Saheeh Muslim]
#13 Dua
Nafl Prayer (salah) after reaching destination.
Abu Huraira reported: The Allah’s dearest Prophet Muhammad ( Sallallaho alahay wa alehe wabarik wa sallam) said:
When you leave your home, pray two cycles to prevent you from an evil exit. When you enter your home, pray two cycles to prevent you from an evil entrance
It should be noted that Allah’s dearest Prophet Muhammad (Salallaho alayhay wa alehe wabarik wa sallam) used to pray 2 Rakah non obligatory (Nafal) prayer in a mosque whenever he (Salallaho alayhay wa alehe wabarik wa sallam) used to come back from a journey. If we cannot find a mosque, then we can pray it at home also.
Important information for travelling in Islam
The best day to start travelling
It was narrated from Hazrat Ka’b that the Holy Prophet (صلي الله عليه وآله وبارك و سلم) rarely traveled except on Thursdays. [ Musannaf of Ibn Abi Shaybah , Hadith 34303]
Early morning is the best time to start travel
Early morning is the best time to start travelling in Islam.
Hazrat Sakhr al-Ghamdi (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) prayed: O Allah! grant “Barakah” (increased blessing) to my Ummah in their morning hours. When the Holy Prophet (PBUH) used to send an army or army ,he (صلي الله عليه وآله وبارك و سلم) used to send them early morning. There was a merchant named Sakhar, his nephew, who used to send a convoy (of goods) in the morning for trade. It had increased a lot. [ Musannaf of Ibn Abi Shaybah , Hadith 34305]
First thing to do after coming back
Pray 2 rakah salah whenever you come back from travelling . It is better to pray these 2 rakah in a mosque . But if not possible, then you can pray it at home also. Both Ahadith are mentioned below.
Hazrat Ka’b bin Malik says that the Holy Prophet (صلي الله عليه وآله وبارك و سلم) used to come back from travelling at the time of Chasht on the day and when he (صلي الله عليه وآله وبارك و سلم) came back, he (صلي الله عليه وآله وبارك و سلم) used to go to the mosque first and offer rak’at prayers.
Hazrat Jabir says that when we returned from a journey with the Holy Prophet (صلي الله عليه وآله وبارك و سلم) , he asked me, O Jabir! Have you prayed Salah? I said no. He (صلي الله عليه وآله وبارك و سلم) said then pray two rakats Salah. [ Musannaf of Ibn Abi Shaybah , Hadith 4918]
Forbidden time to come back home
It was narrated from Hazrat Jabir bin Abdullah that the Holy Prophet (صلي الله عليه وآله وبارك و سلم) said that : that when one of you returns from travelling, he should not come to his family at night. Hazrat Jabir ra says that by God we used to come home after the night had passed. [ Musannaf of Ibn Abi Shaybah , Hadith 34334]
Men should try to travel in a group of three
Always travel with someone. Do not travel alone unless you do not have any other option
Lady should not travel alone
Always travel with someone. Do not travel alone unless you do not have any other option
References of Ahadith mentioned in this post
Hadith 1
The Messenger of Allah (صلي الله عليه وآله وبارك و سلم) said: If you go out of your house, pray two units of prayer that prevent you from a bad exit, and if you enter your house, pray two units of prayer that prevent you from a bad entrance. (Narrated by Al-Bazzar and others)
Hadith 2
Whoever says, i.e., when he leaves his house: In the name of God, I put my trust in God, there is no might and no power but with God, it will be said to him: You have been sufficed and protected, and Satan has moved away from him. [ Saheeh Bokhari ]
Hadith 3
It was narrated from Hazrat Abdullah bin Sarjis that when the Prophet ﷺ used to go on a journey, he used to recite this supplication:
Allah humma inni Auzubika bin Wa Saail-Safari wa Kaabatil Munqalibi wal Hauri Badal Kaur wa Dawatal Mazloom wa Soo Al Manzari Fil Ahle wal Maal
O Allah, I seek refuge in you from the troubles of the journey, the sufferings of the return, the degradation after promotion, the curse of the oppressor and the sight of any bad scene in the family or wealth. [Masnad Ahmad]
Hadith 4
Ali bin Rabi’ah says: I was with Ali, he was given an animal to ride, and when he put his foot in the stirrup, he said 3 times:
“Bismillah”
(“In the name of Allah”)
I am riding in the name of Allah, and then When he sat down on his back, he said:
“Alhamdulillah”
Praise be to Allah.”
Then he read the following verse of Quran.Glory be to the One Who has subjected these for us, for we could have never done so ˹on our own . Glory be to the One Who has subjected these for us, for we could have never done so ˹on our own [ Surah Zukhruf verse 13-14 ]
then said
“Alhamdulillah”
three times, and said
“Allahu Akbar”
three times, then Recite this dua:
“There is no God except you, Subhananak, I have wronged myself, so forgive me, for He does not forgive sins except you.” You are pure, O Allah! Indeed, I have wronged my life, so forgive me, because there is no one who forgives wrongdoing except You,
then Ali laughed, I said: Ameerul Momineen, what did you laugh at? He said: I saw the Messenger of Allah ﷺ he did the same as I have done, then he laughed, I asked: Messenger of Allah! What did you laugh at? He said: Your Lord is pleased with the speech of His servant when he says: O Allah, forgive my sins, for there is none who can forgive sins except You.
Hadith 5
It was narrated from Hazrat Ka’b that the Holy Prophet (صلي الله عليه وآله وبارك وسلم) rarely traveled except on Thursdays . [ Masnaf Ibn Abi Shaiba 34303]
Hadith 6
It was narrated from Hazrat Jaber bin Abdullah (RA) that the Holy Prophet (SAW) said that when one of you returns from a journey, he should not come to his family at night. THazrat Jabir ra says that by God we used to come to him after the night had passed. [ Masnaf Ibn Abi Shaiba 34333]
Hadith 7
Hazrat Sakhr al-Ghamdi (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) prayed: O Allah! Bless my ummah in the morning hours. When the Holy Prophet (PBUH) used to send an army or army, in the morning there was a merchant named Sakhar, his nephew, who used to send a convoy (of goods) in the morning for trade. It had increased a lot. [Masnaf Ibn Abi Shayba 34305]
Hadith 8
Hazrat Jabir says that when we returned from a journey with the Holy Prophet[صلي الله عليه وآله وبارك وسلم], he asked me, O Jabir! Have you prayed? I said no. He[صلي الله عليه وآله وبارك وسلم] said then read two rakats .[ Masnaf Ibn Abi Shayba 4918]
Hadith 9
Sayyidina Abu Hurairah (RA) reported that Allah’s Messsenger(صلي الله عليه وآله وبارك وسلم)said, “When one of you ends up at an assembly, let him offer salaam. If he seems inclined to sit then let him sit down. Thereafter, when he stands up, he must offer salaam. And the first (salaam) is not more rightful than the last.” [ Jamia Tirimzi 2706]]
Hadith 10
Hazrat Ka’b bin Malik says that the Holy Prophet (صلي الله عليه وآله وبارك وسلم) used to come back from a journey at the time of chasht on the day and when he came back, he used to go to the mosque first and offer one rak’ah of prayer. [Masnaf Ibn Abi Shaib 4922]
Hadith 11
It was narrated from Hazrat Jaber bin Abdullah (RA) that the Holy Prophet (PBUH) said that when one of you returns from a journey, he should not come to his family at night. Hazrat Jabir ra says that by God we used to come to home after the night had passed. [Masnaf ibn abi Shaiba 34333]
Hadith 12
It was narrated from Hazrat Anas that the Holy Prophet ﷺ did not return to his family after traveling at night, he ﷺ used to come in the morning or in the evening. [Masnad Ahmad 299]
Jazak Allahay Khairan for reading . You might also be interested to read ” A Hadith with Mountain of Knowledge “.
May Allah ( Subhanahu wa ta-ala) make it beneficial for all of us . Ameen.
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