The Prophet ﷺ taught dedicated supplications for departing on a journey and returning safely — for the road, the mount, the destination, and the return. Say them before stepping out, on the bus, in the car, on the plane.
Bismillahi, tawakkaltu 'alallah, wa la hawla wa la quwwata illa billah
“In Allah's name, I rely upon Allah, there is no power nor might except by Allah.”
The angels say: you are guided, sufficed, and protected. The shaytan turns away.
Allahu Akbar (×3). Subhana-lladhi sakhkhara lana hadha wa ma kunna lahu muqrinin, wa inna ila rabbina lamunqalibun. Allahumma inna nas'aluka fi safarina hadha al-birra wat-taqwa, wa min al-'amali ma tarda.
“Allah is the greatest (×3). Glory to the One who has subjected this to us, we could not have done it ourselves; and to our Lord we shall return. O Allah, we ask You in this journey of ours for righteousness, piety, and deeds You are pleased with.”
Recited when boarding a vehicle, ship, or animal mount.
Ayibuna ta'ibuna 'abiduna li-rabbina hamidun
“We return, we repent, we worship and we praise our Lord.”
Bismillah, tawakkaltu 'ala-llah, wa la hawla wa la quwwata illa billah.
“In the name of Allah. I place my trust in Allah. There is no power and no strength except with Allah.”
The Prophet ﷺ said whoever says this is protected, guided, and the devils turn away from him.
Subhana-lladhi sakh-khara lana hadha wa ma kunna lahu muqrinin, wa inna ila Rabbina la-munqalibun. Allahumma inna nas'aluka fi safarina hadha-l-birra wa-t-taqwa, wa mina-l-'amali ma tarda.
“Glory to Him who has subjected this to us, we could never have accomplished it on our own, and surely to our Lord we are returning. O Allah, we ask You for righteousness and mindfulness on this journey, and for the kinds of actions that please You.”