From Hisn al-Muslim

Travelling before dawn

Quick answer

May one who hears bear witness to our praise of Allah and His fine favour upon us. Our Lord, be our companion and bestow Your bounty upon us. I seek refuge with Allah from the Fire.

When to recite

The Prophet ﷺ said this when travelling, in the last part of the night before dawn. 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 Muslim 2718. No special promise or count is added without a cited basis.

Arabic
سَمَّعَ سَامِعٌ بِحَمْدِ اللَّهِ، وَحُسْنِ بَلاَئِهِ عَلَيْنَا، رَبَّنَا صاحِبْنَا، وَأَفْضِلْ عَلَيْنَا، عَائِذاً بِاللَّهِ مِنَ النَّارِ
Transliteration

Samma'a sami'un bihamdi-llahi wa husni bala'ihi 'alayna. Rabbana sahibna wa afdil 'alayna, 'a'idhan billahi mina-n-nar

Meaning in English

May one who hears bear witness to our praise of Allah and His fine favour upon us. Our Lord, be our companion and bestow Your bounty upon us. I seek refuge with Allah from the Fire.

Why this dua matters

The Prophet ﷺ said this when travelling, in the last part of the night before dawn.

Source: Sahih Muslim 2718
Common questions
What does Travelling before dawn mean?

May one who hears bear witness to our praise of Allah and His fine favour upon us. Our Lord, be our companion and bestow Your bounty upon us. I seek refuge with Allah from the Fire.

When should I recite Travelling before dawn?

The Prophet ﷺ said this when travelling, in the last part of the night before dawn. 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 Travelling before dawn?

Sahih Muslim 2718.

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