Dua for Traveling
Complete Arabic Text (النص العربي الكامل)
سُبْحَانَ الَّذِي سَخَّرَ لَنَا هَـٰذَا وَمَا كُنَّا لَهُ مُقْرِنِينَ وَإِنَّا إِلَىٰ رَبِّنَا لَمُنقَلِبُونَ
Transliteration (Pronunciation)
Subhanal-ladhi sakhkhara lana hadha wa ma kunna lahu muqrineen wa inna ila Rabbina lamunqaliboon
Complete Translations (English & Urdu)
“Glory to Him who has subjected this to us, and we could never have accomplished this by ourselves. And indeed, to our Lord we will return.”
“پاک ہے وہ ذات جس نے اسے ہمارے تابع کیا ورنہ ہم اسے قابو میں لانے والے نہ تھے، اور بیشک ہمیں اپنے رب کی طرف لوٹنا ہے۔”
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About this Supplication & Hadith Context
Meaning, spiritual background, and authentic virtues from the Sunnah
✦The Prophetic Travel Supplication
When Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) mounted his camel to set out on a journey, he would say 'Allahu Akbar' three times and then recite: 'Subhanalladhi sakh-khara lana hadha wa ma kunna lahu muqrinin, wa inna ila Rabbina lamunqalibun' (Sahih Muslim 1342, quoting Surah Az-Zukhruf 43:13-14).
✦Safety, Barakah, and Return in Peace
Reciting the travel prayer acknowledges human weakness and Allah's blessing in subjugating vehicles (cars, airplanes, ships, mounts) to our control. It asks Allah for righteousness and piety during the trip, ease of distance, protection from travel hardships, and safe reunion with family.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dua for Traveling
Verified answers regarding Arabic recitation, English translation, Sunnah timings, and authentic Hadith virtues:
What is the Dua for traveling in Arabic and English?▼
Arabic: سُبْحَانَ الَّذِي سَخَّرَ لَنَا هَٰذَا وَمَا كُنَّا لَهُ مُقْرِنِينَ وَإِنَّا إِلَىٰ رَبِّنَا لَمُنقَلِبُونَ. Transliteration: 'Subhanalladhi sakh-khara lana hadha wa ma kunna lahu muqrinin, wa inna ila Rabbina lamunqalibun'. English: 'Glory be to Him who has subjected this to us, and we could never have achieved it by ourselves, and indeed to our Lord we will surely return' (Sahih Muslim 1342).
When should I recite the travel Dua?▼
Recite the travel Dua right after getting into your vehicle (car, bus, train, or plane) and preparing to move, beginning with 'Allahu Akbar' 3 times.
What is the extended travel supplication from Sahih Muslim?▼
The full supplication continues: 'Allahumma inna nas'aluka fi safarina hadhal-birra wat-taqwa, wa minal-'amali ma tarda. Allahumma hawwin 'alayna safarana hadha watwi 'anna bu'dah...' ('O Allah, we ask You in this journey of ours for righteousness, piety, and deeds pleasing to You...').
Are Duas made while traveling accepted by Allah?▼
Yes! Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) declared in Jami' at-Tirmidhi (1905): 'Three supplications are answered without doubt: the supplication of the oppressed, the supplication of the traveler, and the supplication of a father for his child.'
What Dua do I recite when returning home from travel?▼
Upon returning, the Prophet (PBUH) added: 'Ayibuna, ta'ibuna, 'abiduna, li-Rabbina hamidun' ('We return, repentant, worshipping, and praising our Lord' - Sahih Muslim 1342).
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