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Leaving your family for a journey: Astawdi'ukumu-llah

Quick answer

I leave you in the care of Allah, whose trusts are never lost.

When to recite

Said by the one setting out, to the family and friends staying behind. Ibn Majah's wording addresses one person: Astawdi'uka-llah. Follow any timing or count stated in the cited narration; otherwise it may be used as a general personal du'a.

Verified wording

The Arabic and meaning are paired with Sunan Ibn Majah 2825 (sahih). No special promise or count is added without a cited basis.

Arabic
أَسْتَوْدِعُكُمُ اللَّهَ الَّذِي لاَ تَضِيعُ وَدَائِعُهُ
Transliteration

Astawdi'ukumu-llaha-lladhi la tadi'u wada'i'uh

Meaning in English

I leave you in the care of Allah, whose trusts are never lost.

Why this dua matters

Said by the one setting out, to the family and friends staying behind. Ibn Majah's wording addresses one person: Astawdi'uka-llah.

Source: Sunan Ibn Majah 2825 (sahih)
Sunan Ibn Majah 2825
Common questions
What does Leaving your family for a journey: Astawdi'ukumu-llah mean?

I leave you in the care of Allah, whose trusts are never lost.

When should I recite Leaving your family for a journey: Astawdi'ukumu-llah?

Said by the one setting out, to the family and friends staying behind. Ibn Majah's wording addresses one person: Astawdi'uka-llah. Follow any timing or count stated in the cited narration; otherwise it may be used as a general personal du'a.

What is the source for Leaving your family for a journey: Astawdi'ukumu-llah?

Sunan Ibn Majah 2825 (sahih).

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