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Returning from the journey
Quick answer
We return, we repent, we worship, and we praise our Lord.
When to recite
Recite during the part of a journey described in the title and teaching note.
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
آيِبُونَ تَائِبُونَ عَابِدُونَ لِرَبِّنَا حَامِدُونَ
Transliteration
Ayibuna, ta'ibuna, 'abiduna, li-Rabbina hamidun.
Meaning in English
We return, we repent, we worship, and we praise our Lord.
Why this dua matters
The Prophet ﷺ would say takbir three times on every high ground on the way back, then recite this.
Source: Sahih al-Bukhari 1797, Sahih Muslim 1344
Common questions
What does Returning from the journey mean?
We return, we repent, we worship, and we praise our Lord.
When should I recite Returning from the journey?
Recite during the part of a journey described in the title and teaching note.
What is the source for Returning from the journey?
Sahih al-Bukhari 1797, Sahih Muslim 1344.
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