Do you feel anxious whenever you embark on a long journey? Are you traveling for work and wish to succeed? Today, we share the secret to protection and success in traveling.

Significance of Duas for Safe Traveling

Advancements in science and technology have made traveling much easier today. Hence, people travel more often nowadays. They travel to explore new places, discover sustenance opportunities, expand their businesses, or improve their spirituality, as in the case of Hajj and Umrah. However, increased traveling means an increased risk of accidents and unforeseen problems. So how does one protect oneself against the risk of such calamities?

Muslims have the powerful tool of making dua to overcome the difficulties of traveling. When a person makes dua, he establishes a personal connection with Allah. This is the ultimate source of protection against every evil. Supplication is one of the most beloved acts in the eyes of Allah. When a believer makes dua, he entrusts himself completely to Allah. Allah makes the journey easy for him.

Seven Powerful Duas for a Safe Journey in Islam

Here are some of the most useful duas for safe traveling.

Dua for Leaving the House

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ تَوَكَّلْتُ عَلَى اللَّهِ لاَ حَوْلَ وَلاَ قُوَّةَ إِلاَّ بِاللَّهِ

Translation: In the name of Allah, I trust in Allah, there is no power or strength except with Allah.

Dua for Starting the Journey

اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ، اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ، اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ سُبْحَانَ الَّذِي سَخَّرَ لَنَا هَذَا وَمَا كُنَّا لَهُ مُقْرِنِينَ وَإِنَّا إِلَى رَبِّنَا لَمُنْقَلِبُونَ، اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّا نَسْأَلُكَ فِي سَفْرِنَا هَذَا الْبِرَّ وَالتَّقْوَى ، وَمِنَ الْعَمَلِ مَا تَرْضَى ، اللَّهُمَّ هَوِّنْ عَلَيْنَا سَفَرَنَا هَذَا وَاطْوِ عَّنَّا بُعْدَهُ ، اللَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ الصَّاحِبُ فِي السَّفَرِ، وَالْخَلِيفَةُ فِي الأَهْلِ، اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوْذُ بِكَ مِنْ وَعْثَاءِ السَّفَرِ، وَكآبَةِ الْمَنْظَرِ وَسُوءِ المُنْقَلَبِ فِي الْمَالِ وَالأَهْلِ

Translation: Allah is the greatest, Allah is the greatest, Allah is the greatest, How perfect He is, The One Who has placed this (transport) at our service, and we ourselves would not have been capable of that, and to our Lord is our final destiny. (Q, 43: 13-14) O Allah, we ask You for Birr (righteousness) and Taqwa (piety) in this journey of ours, and we ask You for deeds which please You. O Allah, facilitate our journey and let us cover its distance quickly. O Allah, You are The Companion on the journey and The Successor over the family, O Allah, I take refuge with You from the difficulties of travel, from having a change of hearts and being in a bad predicament, and I take refuge in You from an ill fated outcome with wealth and family.

Dua for Safe Traveling

اللَّهُمَّ هَوِّنْ عَلَيْنَا سَفَرَنَا هَذَا وَاطْوِ عَنَّا بُعْدَهُ، اللَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ الصَّاحِبُ فِي السَّفَرِ وَالْخَلِيفَةُ فِي الأَهْلِ، اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ وَعْثَاءِ السَّفَرِ وَكَآبَةِ الْمَنْظَرِ وَسُوءِ الْمُنْقَلَبِ فِي الْمَالِ وَالأَهْلِ

Translation: O Allah, make easy for us our journey and shorten its distance. O Allah, You are the companion on the journey and the guardian of the family. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the difficulties of travel, unpleasant sights, and changes in fortune in wealth and family.

Dua for Entering the Transportation Vehicle

سُبْحَانَ الَّذِي سَخَّرَ لَنَا هَذَا وَمَا كُنَّا لَهُ مُقْرِنِينَ وَإِنَّا إِلَى رَبِّنَا لَمُنْقَلِبُونَ

Translation: Glory be to Him who has subjected this to us, and we would not have been able to abide by it, and indeed to our Lord we will return.

Dua Upon Reaching the Destination

اللّـهُمَّ رَبَّ السَّـمَوَاتِ السّـبْعِ وَمَا أَظْلَلْنَ، وَرَبَّ الأَرَاضِيـنَ السّـبْعِ وَما أقْلَلْنَ، وَرَبَّ الشَّيَـاطِينِ وَمَا أَضْلَلْنَ، وَرَبَّ الرِّياحِ وَمَا ذَرَيْـنَ، أَسْـأَلُـكَ خَيْـرَ هذهِ الْقَـرْيَةِ وَخَيْـرَ أَهْلِـهَا، وَخَيْـرَ مَا فِيْهَا، وَأَعُـوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَـرِّها وَشَـرِّ أَهْلِـها، وَشَـرِّ مَا فِيْهَا

Translation: O God, Lord of the seven heavens and what they have cast astray, Lord of the seven earths and what they have cast astray, Lord of the devils and what they have misled, Lord of the winds and what they have caused, I ask You are the best of this town, the best of its people, and the best of what is in it, and I seek refuge in You from its evil, the evil of its people, and the evil of what is in it.

Dua Upon Returning Home

آيبونَ تائبونَ عابدونَ لربِّنا حامِدون

Translation: We return, in repentance, worshiping, and praising our Lord.

Dua for Entering a New City or Town

رَبِّ أَدْخِلْنِي مُدْخَلَ صِدْقٍ وَأَخْرِجْنِي مُخْرَجَ صِدْقٍ وَاجْعَلْ لِي مِنْ لَدُنْكَ سُلْطَانًا نَصِيرًا

Translation: My Lord, cause me to enter a sound entrance and to exit a sound exit and grant me from Yourself a supporting authority.

Benefits of Reciting Duas for Traveling

There are several benefits you can enjoy by making a habit of supplicating when traveling. Here are some of them.

Strengthen Faith in Allah

Supplication is one of the best ways to strengthen faith in Allah. When you pray to Allah for His protection while traveling, you accept that only He can save you from any calamity. Allah has the Supreme Authority over everything in the world. He can grant you success. Hence, instead of lowering your self-esteem and asking for a favor from humans, supplicate to Allah.

Traveling is like a reminder of the reality of this world. We have arrived in this world as travelers and our destination is in the Hereafter. Hence, supplications for traveling also remind us that this world and everything within it is temporary. Only our deeds and faith will go with us to our permanent abode. It reminds believers to perform good deeds and stay on the Guided Path as Islam shows.

Source of Divine Protection

There are many risks when a person travels. Be it by car, train, ship, or airplane, there is always a risk of accident. Health risks are also present. Some places, especially when you are traveling by road are unsafe as there is a chance of mugging. Unforeseen incidents such as running out of fuel, a broken car, or any other mishap add to the risks associated with traveling. When you supplicate to Allah, you stay under his divine protection. Even if any mishap happens by Allah’s will, Allah gives you the strength and courage to come out of the situation safely.

Make Your Journey Blissful

Some journeys lead to new beginnings. Migrating to a new place, traveling for education, exploring new business opportunities, or the blissful journey to the Holy Kabah are some journeys that entail dreams and aspirations. By remembering Allah on such occasions, you can ensure success in whatever you aim to achieve out of your journey. By supplicating to Allah throughout the trip, you earn his blessings, fulfilling your objective of the journey.

Earn Allah’s Pleasure

Duas for safe traveling translates into acceptance that Allah has the Supreme authority to grant ease and success. By supplicating, you acknowledge your powerlessness and Allah’s greatness. They are a source of offering gratitude to Allah. Hence, duas for traveling are one of the best ways to earn Allah’s pleasure. Not only do your material wishes come true, but Allah blesses you with immense rewards as well.

Source of Calmness

Some people feel anxious when they board a plane or travel by road. Especially when the roads are hilly and dangerous, it is normal for people to feel uneasy. Unforeseen delays and unknown routes add to the discomfort. Supplication is the best way to ease your heart. It reminds you about Allah’s divine presence, relieving you from stress and worry.

Practice Sunnah

Supplicating when traveling is one of the best sunnah practices, doubling the reward. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) used to supplicate whenever he traveled. His whole life is a model of excellence for us to follow. Hence, we must also say dua for a safe journey.