322. Prophetic Dua for Safe Travel & Blessings
Dua for Safe Travel in Arabic
زَوَّدَكَ اللَّهُ التَّقْوَى وَغَفَرَ لَكَ ذَنْبَكَ وَيَسَّرَ لَكَ الْخَيْرَ حَيْثُمَا كُنْتَ
Dua for Safe Travel English Transliteration
Zawwadakal-laahut-taqwaa, wa ghafara thanbaka, wa yassara lakal-khayra haythu maa kunta
Dua for Safe Travel English Translation
May Allah give you piety as your provision, forgive your sins, and make goodness easy for you wherever you are.
Anas ibn Malik (RA) said, "A man came to the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) and said, 'I have decided to travel. Give me a Travel allowance.' Then he said these words and prayed for him.
Hadith about the Dua
Arabic Text
حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ أَبِي زِيَادٍ، حَدَّثَنَا سَيَّارٌ، حَدَّثَنَا جَعْفَرُ بْنُ سُلَيْمَانَ، عَنْ ثَابِتٍ، عَنْ أَنَسٍ، قَالَ جَاءَ رَجُلٌ إِلَى النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَقَالَ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ إِنِّي أُرِيدُ سَفَرًا فَزَوِّدْنِي . قَالَ " زَوَّدَكَ اللَّهُ التَّقْوَى " . قَالَ زِدْنِي . قَالَ " وَغَفَرَ ذَنْبَكَ " . قَالَ زِدْنِي بِأَبِي أَنْتَ وَأُمِّي . قَالَ " وَيَسَّرَ لَكَ الْخَيْرَ حَيْثُمَا كُنْتَ " . قَالَ هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ غَرِيبٌ .
Anas said: “A man came to the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) and said: ‘I intend to undertake a journey, so give me provision. He said: ‘May Allah grant you Taqwa as your provision (Zawwadak Allāhut-taqwā).’ He said: ‘Give me more.’ He said: ‘And may He forgive your sin (Wa ghafara dhanbak).’ He said: ‘Give me more, may my father be ransomed for you, and my mother.’ He said: ‘And may He make goodness easy for you wherever you are (Wa yassara lakal-khaira ḥaithu mā kunt).’” [Hasan (Albani). Tirmidhi: 3444]
Benefits of Travellers Dua
Travellers dua gives peace and hope to the heart when someone travels, reminding us of Allah’s kindness and care
- Travellers dua gives safety and protection when you travel
- This dua for travel asks Allahto forgive your mistakes
- It brings ease and good things wherever you go on your trip
- Travelers feel calm because they know Allahis watching over them
- It helps you remember Allahand be good while you travel
- Travellers start their trip with hope and good thoughts after saying this dua
When to Recite Travellers Dua
Travellers dua can be said at many times during your trip for more comfort and blessings
- Say the travellers dua right before you start a long trip or journey
- Say the dua for travel when you leave your house to travel
- Recite the prayer for safe travel at the start of a car ride or plane trip
- Say the travel dua before you go into a new or strange place on your trip
- Say the prayer for journey if you feel worried or scared while traveling
How to Perform Travellers Dua
Starting your trip with travellers dua brings calm and helps you remember Allah’s care
- First, make your intention for a safe trip and turn your heart to Allah
- Say the travellers dua in Arabic or your own words, thinking about what it means
- Say this dua for travel before you get in your car, get on a plane, or start your trip
- You can say the travel dua quietly or out loud, by yourself or with your family and friends
- Trust that Allahwill bring good and safety wherever you go after you say this Islamic travel prayer
Summary
Prophetic Dua for Safe Travel & Blessings is a special prayer for people who travel. It asks Allahto give you piety, forgive your mistakes, and bring good and ease wherever you are. Travellers dua helps anyone start their trip with hope and peace.
Muslims say this travelling dua before trips for safety and comfort. The words help us remember we are not alone when we travel. Trusting Allahwith this dua for journey brings calm and makes the trip feel blessed.