From Hisn al-Muslim

Returning from a journey: Ayibuna ta'ibuna

Quick answer

He would say Allahu Akbar three times on every high place, then say: None has the right to be worshipped but Allah alone, without partner. His is the dominion and His is the praise, and He has power over all things. We are returning, repenting, worshipping, and praising our Lord. Allah fulfilled His promise, gave victory to His servant, and alone defeated the confederates.

When to recite

The Prophet ﷺ said this on the way home from Hajj, Umrah or an expedition. 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 Sahih al-Bukhari 1797, Sahih Muslim 1344. No special promise or count is added without a cited basis.

Arabic
يُكَبِّرُ عَلَى كُلِّ شَرَفٍ ثَلاَثَ تَكْبِيرَاتٍ ثُمَّ يَقُولُ: لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لاَ شَرِيكَ لَهُ، لَهُ الْمُلْكُ، وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ، وَهُوَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ، آيِبُونَ، تَائِبُونَ، عَابِدُونَ، لِرَبِّنا حَامِدُونَ، صَدَقَ اللَّهُ وَعْدَهُ، وَنَصَرَ عَبْدَهُ، وَهَزَمَ الْأَحْزابَ وَحْدَهُ
Transliteration

Yukabbiru 'ala kulli sharafin thalatha takbirat, thumma yaqul: La ilaha illa-llahu wahdahu la sharika lah, lahu-l-mulku, wa lahu-l-hamdu, wa huwa 'ala kulli shay'in qadir. Ayibuna, ta'ibuna, 'abiduna, li-Rabbina hamidun. Sadaqa-llahu wa'dah, wa nasara 'abdah, wa hazama-l-ahzaba wahdah

Meaning in English

He would say Allahu Akbar three times on every high place, then say: None has the right to be worshipped but Allah alone, without partner. His is the dominion and His is the praise, and He has power over all things. We are returning, repenting, worshipping, and praising our Lord. Allah fulfilled His promise, gave victory to His servant, and alone defeated the confederates.

Why this dua matters

The Prophet ﷺ said this on the way home from Hajj, Umrah or an expedition.

Source: Sahih al-Bukhari 1797, Sahih Muslim 1344
Common questions
What does Returning from a journey: Ayibuna ta'ibuna mean?

He would say Allahu Akbar three times on every high place, then say: None has the right to be worshipped but Allah alone, without partner. His is the dominion and His is the praise, and He has power over all things. We are returning, repenting, worshipping, and praising our Lord. Allah fulfilled His promise, gave victory to His servant, and alone defeated the confederates.

When should I recite Returning from a journey: Ayibuna ta'ibuna?

The Prophet ﷺ said this on the way home from Hajj, Umrah or an expedition. 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 Returning from a journey: Ayibuna ta'ibuna?

Sahih al-Bukhari 1797, Sahih Muslim 1344.

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