Traveling is a part of human life.Dua for Travel in Islam Sometimes we travel in search of employment, sometimes for peace, sometimes to meet our loved ones and sometimes just for recreation. Every journey brings with it ease as well as difficulties. That is why Islam has taught us that we should take every step in the name of Allah ﷺ.
Our beloved Prophet Muhammad ﷺ has taught us duas for different times. One of them is the dua for journey which a person must wear before starting a journey. This dua is not just a recitation of words, but it is a way to find peace of heart and seek help from Allah.
📿 Arabic
سُبْحَانَ الَّذِي سَخَّرَ لَنَا هَٰذَا وَمَا كُنَّا لَهُ مُقْرِنِينَ وَإِنَّا إِلَىٰ رَبِّنَا لَمُنقَلِبُونَ
📖 English Translation
“Glory be to Him Who has brought this (vehicle) under our control, though we were unable to control it. Surely, to our Lord we must return.”
📚 Urdu Translation
پاک ہے وہ ذات جس نے ہمارے لیے اس (سفر کے وسیلے) کو تابع کر دیا، حالانکہ ہم اسے قابو میں کرنے والے نہ تھے۔ اور بے شک ہم اپنے رب ہی کی طرف لوٹ کر جانے والے ہیں۔
🌟 Why Should We Recite Safar Dua?
Journey is such a thing where a person is away from his home. He may face difficulties on the way, accidents or unknown people. When a person prays this, Allah blesses his journey and gives peace. This saves the person from worries and believes that the real protection is only in the hands of Allah.
🕰️ When Should This Dua Be Read?
- When leaving home or city
- As soon as we board a car, bus, train or airplane
- At the start of every new journey
✅ Benefits of Safar Ki Dua
- You get peace and security during the journey
- Allah’s blessings are with you
- You get peace and courage in your heart
- You are protected from accidents and difficulties
📝 Final Thought
The prayer for the journey is a small Sunnah Dua for Travel in Islam but its significance is very great. Every Muslim should start his journey with this prayer. This habit not only protects in this world but also becomes a source of pain in the end.