329. Dua for a traveller when dawn approaches
The Prophet (ﷺ) used to say at the end of the night while on a journey:
Dua for a traveller in Arabic
سَمِعَ سَامِعٌ بِحَمْدِ اللَّهِ، وَحُسْنِ بَلَائِهِ عَلَيْنَا، رَبَّنَا صَاحِبْنَا، وَأَفْضِلْ عَلَيْنَا، عَائِذًا بِاللَّهِ مِنَ النَّارِ
Dua for a traveller English Transliteration
Sami'a saami'un bihamdillaahi wa husni balaa'ihi 'alaynaa. Rabbanaa saahibnaa, wa 'afdhil 'alaynaa 'aa'ithan billaahi minan-naar.
Dua for a traveller English Translation
He Who listens has heard that we praise Allah for the good things He gives us. Our Lord, be with us and bestow Your favor upon us. I seek the protection of Allah from the Fire.
Hadith about the Dua
Arabic Text
حَدَّثَنِي أَبُو الطَّاهِرِ، أَخْبَرَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ وَهْبٍ، أَخْبَرَنِي سُلَيْمَانُ بْنُ بِلاَلٍ، عَنْ سُهَيْلِ، بْنِ أَبِي صَالِحٍ عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم كَانَ إِذَا كَانَ فِي سَفَرٍ وَأَسْحَرَ يَقُولُ " سَمَّعَ سَامِعٌ بِحَمْدِ اللَّهِ وَحُسْنِ بَلاَئِهِ عَلَيْنَا رَبَّنَا صَاحِبْنَا وَأَفْضِلْ عَلَيْنَا عَائِذًا بِاللَّهِ مِنَ النَّارِ " .
Abu Huraira reported that when Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) set out on a journey in the morning, he used to say: " A listener listened to our praising Allah (for) His goodly trial of us. Our Lord! acompany us, guard us and bestow upon us Thy grace. I am seeker of refuge in Allah from the Fire." [Muslim: 2718]
Benefits of dua for a traveller
Finding peace and safety with dua for a traveller during journeys
- Offers safety and comfort while traveling, especially at dawn
- Brings hope for Allah’s favor and kindness on the journey
- Protects from dangers and hardships, asking for relief from harm
- Helps start the trip with praise be to Allahand thankfulness
- Connects the traveller to the blessings found in morning dua
- Supports daily dhikr and trust in Allah’s guidance
- Invites mercy through this important safar ki dua
When to Recite dua for a traveller
Times to seek blessings with dua for a traveller
- Recite dua for a traveller as dawn breaks before starting your journey
- Say this traveling dua after fajr prayer when beginning a trip at sunrise
- Repeat the dua for protection during any early morning travel
- Use this safar dua just before leaving home for a long trip
- Recite as part of your daily dhikr if travelling in the morning
How to Perform dua for a traveller
Simple steps to recite dua for a traveller for travel blessings
- Begin by making sincere intention for a safe journey using this dua for travel
- Recite the Arabic words or transliteration of the dua for a traveller at dawn
- Offer praise be to Allahand include this morning dua in your early prayers
- Ask for Allah’s mercy and protection as you start your travel with this prayer for travel
Summary
Dua for a traveller when dawn approaches asks Allahto stay near, give kindness, and protect from harm while on a trip. This Islamic dua brings comfort and hope for a safe journey. It also connects travellers to the blessings of fajr prayer and morning dua, reminding everyone to seek Allah’s help at the start of each new day.
Making dua for a traveller when dawn approaches helps Muslims feel supported and safe as they leave home. It is a special way to ask for Allah’s mercy and to remember Him during travel. Including this prayer in daily life brings peace and strength for any journey.