323. Powerful Dua for Protection (Travellers dua)
Travellers dua in Arabic
أَعُوْذُ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللَّهِ التَّامَّاتِ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا خَلَقَ
Travellers dua English Transliteration
A'oodhu bikalimaatil-laahit-taammaati min sharri maa khalaq
Travellers dua English Translation
I seek refuge in the Perfect Words of Allah from the evil of what He has created.
We have seen that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: If a person goes to a place or stops somewhere on a journey and says this dua, then nothing can harm him while he is there.
Hadith about the Dua
Arabic Text
حَدَّثَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا لَيْثٌ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ رُمْحٍ، وَاللَّفْظُ، لَهُ أَخْبَرَنَا اللَّيْثُ، عَنْ يَزِيدَ بْنِ أَبِي حَبِيبٍ، عَنِ الْحَارِثِ بْنِ يَعْقُوبَ، أَنَّ يَعْقُوبَ بْنَ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، حَدَّثَهُ أَنَّهُ، سَمِعَ بُسْرَ بْنَ سَعِيدٍ، يَقُولُ سَمِعْتُ سَعْدَ بْنَ أَبِي وَقَّاصٍ، يَقُولُ سَمِعْتُ خَوْلَةَ بِنْتَ حَكِيمٍ السُّلَمِيَّةَ، تَقُولُ سَمِعْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقُولُ " مَنْ نَزَلَ مَنْزِلاً ثُمَّ قَالَ أَعُوذُ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللَّهِ التَّامَّاتِ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا خَلَقَ . لَمْ يَضُرُّهُ شَىْءٌ حَتَّى يَرْتَحِلَ مِنْ مَنْزِلِهِ ذَلِكَ " .
Khaula bint Hakim Sulamiyya reported: I heard Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying: When anyone lands at a place, and then says:" I seek refuge in the Perfect Word of Allah from the evil of what He has created," nothing would harm him until he marches from that stopping place. [Muslim: 2708]
Benefits of Powerful Dua for Protection
Saying this powerful dua for protection brings calm on the road and keeps away hidden dangers. Travellers feel safe and peaceful with this Islamic prayer for protection.
- Keeps you safe from harm and bad things when you travel
- Gives protection from evil spirits like jinn and shaytan
- Makes travellers feel calm and safe on their journey
- Shields from the evil eye and any bad things from others
- Acts as a strong guard in new or strange places
- Helps keep your things and people with you safe on the trip
- Brings your heart close to Allah’s care and protection
When to Recite Powerful Dua for Protection
Travellers can say this dua at many times, each time bringing safety and peace for their trip.
- Before you start any trip or journey for safety and comfort
- When leaving your house for a trip or important travel
- During long drives or if you feel not safe on the road
- In new places where danger might be there
- At night when you are away from home to keep away evil
- When you feel worried about jinn, evil eye, or shaytan
How to Perform Powerful Dua for Protection
This dua is easy to say and can be part of your travel plans for more safety and peace.
- Start by making your intention for protection, thinking about Allah’s power
- Say the powerful dua for protection in Arabic or with a trusted transliteration
- Repeat the Islamic prayer for protection before you start your trip, and during travel if you need
- Say this protection dua with full trust that Allahwill keep you and your loved ones safe
- Add this dua with other travel duas like safar ki dua or ayatul kursi for more blessings
Summary
The powerful dua for protection is said by travellers who want safety and peace on their trip. This dua keeps away harm, evil, and anything that can cause trouble, while bringing the heart close to Allah. Many Muslims trust this dua.
Saying this travellers dua brings comfort and peace, knowing Allah’s care is with them on every part of the trip. Anyone going on a journey will find this dua helpful for keeping themselves, their family, and their things safe. It is a simple but strong way to ask for safety from all kinds of harm.