330. Powerful Dhikr and Dua for Travel
It is narrated on the authority of 'Abdullah ibn' Umar (RA) that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to rise on every high ground on the way back from a battle or Hajj or 'Umrah and say three times:
Dhikr and Dua for Travel in Arabic
اَللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ
Dhikr and Dua for Travel English Transliteration
Allahu Akbar
Dhikr and Dua for Travel English Translation
Allah is the Most Great.
...then say:
لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ، لَهُ الْمُلْكُ، وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ، وَهُوَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَىْءٍ قَدِيرٌ، آيِبُونَ تَائِبُونَ عَابِدُونَ سَاجِدُونَ لِرَبِّنَا حَامِدُونَ، صَدَقَ اللَّهُ وَعْدَهُ وَنَصَرَ عَبْدَهُ وَهَزَمَ الْأَحْزَابَ وَحْدَهُ
Laa 'ilaaha 'illAllahu wahdahu laa shareeka lahu, lahul-mulku, wa lahul-hamdu, wa Huwa 'alaa kulli shay 'in Qadeer, 'aa'iboona taa'iboona, 'aabidoona, sajeedoona, lirabbinaa haamidoona, sadaqAllahu wa'dahu, wa nasara 'abdahu, wa hazamal-'ahzaaba wahdahu
None has the right to be worshipped but Allah alone, Who has no partener. His is the dominion and His is the praise, and He is Able to do all things. We return repentant to our Lord, worshipping our Lord, and praising our Lord. He fulfilled His Promise, He aided His slave, and He alone defeated the Confederates.
Benefits of Duas for Travelling
Duas for travelling give comfort and safety, making every trip feel safer and better for Muslims who remember Allahbefore they go.
- Saying allahu akbar helps travelers remember how great Allahis before any trip
- Duas for travelling bring calm hearts and quiet minds on the way
- This Islamic saying helps keep away harm and danger while traveling
- Saying the travel dua makes a good start for the trip ahead
- Safar ki dua brings Muslims closer to Allahwhen they travel
- Traveling dua helps with patience and trust in Allahon the road
When to Recite Duas for Travelling
Duas for travelling can be said before leaving home, when starting the car or getting on a bus, and at stops during the trip for more safety.
- Before going out the door, say allahu akbar as part of the travel dua for a safe trip
- When getting in a car or starting any ride, say the Islamic words for safety
- At every big stop on the way, say the travel dua again for more safety
- After reaching your place, thank Allahwith duas for travelling
How to Perform Duas for Travelling
Doing duas for travelling is easy and brings comfort, when you remember Allahwith a true heart before every trip.
- Start with a clean heart and clear mind to ask Allah’s help with the masnoon dua for travel
- Say allahu akbar in Arabic as you leave home or start your trip
- Say other Islamic words like subhanAllahand alhamdulillah for more blessings
- Keep thinking of Allahwith every step or mile you go
- Say the travel dua again if you feel worried or need more help on the way
Summary
Duas for Travelling help Muslims remember Allah’s greatness and ask for His care every time a trip starts. Saying allahu akbar and other Islamic words gives peace and hope before going out.
These short duas for Muslims keep the heart calm and remind us that Allahcares for travelers. Every trip can feel safer and better when we use these easy Islamic prayers with trust and a true heart.