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Before a journey

Quick answer

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.

When to recite

Recite this before a journey. Follow the wording and count shown in the cited source; no additional count is prescribed here.

Verified wording

The Arabic and meaning are paired with Sahih Muslim 1342. No special promise or count is added without a cited basis.

Arabic
سُبْحَانَ الَّذِي سَخَّرَ لَنَا هَٰذَا وَمَا كُنَّا لَهُ مُقْرِنِينَ، وَإِنَّا إِلَىٰ رَبِّنَا لَمُنْقَلِبُونَ. اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّا نَسْأَلُكَ فِي سَفَرِنَا هَٰذَا الْبِرَّ وَالتَّقْوَىٰ، وَمِنَ الْعَمَلِ مَا تَرْضَىٰ
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Transliteration

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.

Meaning in English

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.

Source: Sahih Muslim 1342
Common questions
What does Before a journey mean?

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.

When should I recite Before a journey?

Recite this before a journey. Follow the wording and count shown in the cited source; no additional count is prescribed here.

What is the source for Before a journey?

Sahih Muslim 1342.

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