Introduction to Duas for Travelling
Our beloved Prophet PBUH taught us many powerful travel supplications for Allah’s protection, safety, and blessings. Whether travelling by car, plane, or any transport, these authentic duas should be part of your routine as Sunnah.
Start with this basic safar ki dua, then gradually learn more to enrich your journey with remembrance of Allah. Here we cover each supplication in Arabic with English transliteration and meaning.
Importance and Benefit of Travel Dua
Allah encourages us to travel and observe His signs.
قُلۡ سِيۡرُوۡا فِى الۡاَرۡضِ فَانْظُرُوۡا كَيۡفَ بَدَاَ الۡخَـلۡقَ ثُمَّ اللّٰهُ يُنۡشِئُ النَّشۡاَةَ الۡاٰخِرَةَ ؕ اِنَّ اللّٰهَ عَلٰى كُلِّ شَىۡءٍ قَدِيۡرٌۚ ٢٠
Say, ˹O Prophet,˺ “Travel throughout the land and see how He originated the creation, then Allah will bring it into being one more time. Surely Allah is Most Capable of everything. [Surah Al-Ankabut, 29:20]
This verse reminds us that Travelling is not just movement from one place to another; it is a chance to reflect on Allah’s creation and power. Alongside this, my beloved Prophet Muhammad PBUH taught us beautiful duas to recite when setting out on a journey.
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Dua for Safar after Leaving the House
بِسمِ اللَّهِ، توَكَّلتُ على اللَّهِ، لا حَولَ ولا قوَّةَ إلَّا باللَّهِ، يقالُ لَهُ: كُفيتَ، ووُقيتَ، وتنحَّى عنهُ الشَّيطانُ
In the Name of Allah, I place my trust in Allah; there is no might or power except by Allah.
Anas bin Malik (RA) reported that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: “Whoever says (upon leaving his house), this Dua, it will be said to him: ‘You have been sufficed and protected, and the devil will go far away from him. [Jami At-Tirmidhi]
Travel Dua
سُبْحَانَ الَّذِيْ سَخَّرَ لَنَا هٰذَا وَمَا كُنَّا لَهُ مُقْرِنِيْنَ، وَإِنَّا إِلَى رَبِّنَا لَمُنْقَلِبُوْنَ
Glory is to Him Who has provided this for us, though we could never have had it by our efforts. Surely, unto our Lord we are returning.
Then,
اَللّٰهُمَّ إِنَّا نَسْأَلُكَ فِيْ سَفَرِنَا هٰذَا الْبِرَّ وَالتَّقْوَى، وَمِنَ الْعَمَلِ مَا تَرْضَى، اَللّٰهُمَّ هَوِّنْ عَلَيْنَا سَفَرَنَا هٰذَا وَاطْوِ عَنَّا بُعْدَهُ، اَللّٰهُمَّ أَنْتَ الصَّاحِبُ فِي السَّفَرِ، وَالْخَلِيْفَةُ فِي الْأَهْلِ
O Allah, we ask You on this our journey for goodness and piety, and for works that are pleasing to You. O Allah, lighten this journey for us and make its distance easy for us. O Allah, You are our Companion on the road and the One in Whose care we leave our family.
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Dua for boarding upon a Ship and an Animal
بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ مَجْر۪ىٰهَا وَمُرْسَىٰهَآ ۚ إِنَّ رَبِّى لَغَفُورٌۭ رَّحِيمٌۭ
And he said, “Board it! In the Name of Allah, it will sail and cast anchor. Surely my Lord is All-Forgiving, Most Merciful.”
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Dua of the Traveller for the Resident
أَسْتَوْدِعُكُمُ اللّٰهَ الَّذِيْ لَا تَضِيْعُ وَدَائِعُهُ
I leave you in the care of Allah, as nothing is lost that is in His care
Dua of the Resident for the Traveller
أَسْتَوْدِعُ اللّٰهَ دِيْنَكَ، وَأَمَانَتَكَ، وَخَوَاتِيْمَ عَمَلِكَ
I leave your religion in the care of Allah, as well as your safety, and the last of your deeds
Dua while Travelling for a Safe Journey
Khawlah binte Hakim As-Sulaimiyyah (RA) reported that the Prophet said: Whoever enters a place, and then says the following dua, nothing would harm him until he makes his leave from that place.
أَعُوذُ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللَّهِ التَّامَّاتِ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا خَلَقَ
I seek refuge in the Perfect Words of Allah from the evil of what is created.
Or,
يَا أَرْضُ ربِّي وربُّكِ اللهُ، أَعُوذُ بِاللهِ مِنْ شَرِّكِ وشَرِّ مَا فِيكِ، وَشَرِّ مَا خُلِقَ فِيكِ، وَشَرِّ مَا يَدُبَّ عَلَيْكِ، أَعُوذُ باللهِ مِنْ أَسَدٍ وأَسْوَدَ، وَمِنَ الْحَيَّةِ وَالْعَقْرَبِ، ومِنْ سَاكِنِ الْبَلَدِ وَمِنْ والِدٍ وَمَا وَلَدَ.
O Earth, my Lord and yours is Allah. I seek protection in Allah from your evil and the evil that is in you, and the evil that has been created in you, and the evil of that which crawls on you. I seek protection in Allah from lions, black things, snakes, scorpions, and the inhabitants of the land, parents and offspring alike.
Prayer of the Traveller as Dawn Approaches
سَمَّعَ سَامِعٌ بِحَمْدِ اللّٰهِ، وَحُسْنِ بَلَائِهِ عَلَيْنَا، رَبَّنَا صَاحِبْنَا، وَأَفْضِلْ عَلَيْنَا، عَائِذًا بِاللّٰهِ مِنَ النَّارِ
He who listens has heard that we praise Allah for the good things He gives us. Our Lord, be with us and bestow Your favour upon us. I seek the protection of Allah from the Fire.
Dua upon Reaching
Suhayb (RA) said that the Prophet did not enter or see any village without saying the following dua
رَّبِّ أَنزِلْنِى مُنزَلًا مُّبَارَكًا وَأَنتَ خَيْرُ ٱلْمُنزِلِينَ
O Allah, let me disembark with a blessed disembarking, and You are the best of those who cause to disembark.
Conclusion
Start your next journey with the Safar Dua and travel under Allah’s protection. These prophetic supplications transform ordinary trips into acts of worship.
Begin with one dua, make it your habit, then gradually learn more. Share them with fellow travellers so others can benefit from this blessed Sunnah.
