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Starting a journey

Quick answer

Allah (SWT) 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 (SWT), we ask You in this journey of ours for righteousness, piety, and deeds You are pleased with.

When to recite

Recite this Starting a journey. Recited when boarding a vehicle, ship, or animal mount.

Verified wording

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

Arabic

اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ، اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ، اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ، سُبْحَانَ الَّذِي سَخَّرَ لَنَا هَذَا وَمَا كُنَّا لَهُ مُقْرِنِينَ، وَإِنَّا إِلَى رَبِّنَا لَمُنْقَلِبُونَ، اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّا نَسْأَلُكَ فِي سَفَرِنَا هَذَا الْبِرَّ وَالتَّقْوَى، وَمِنَ الْعَمَلِ مَا تَرْضَى

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Transliteration

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.

Meaning in English

Why this dua matters

Recited when boarding a vehicle, ship, or animal mount.

Source: Sahih Muslim 1342

Common questions

What does Starting a journey mean?

When should I recite Starting a journey?

Recite this Starting a journey. Recited when boarding a vehicle, ship, or animal mount.

What is the source for Starting a journey?

Sahih Muslim 1342.

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