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Starting a journey (boarding)

Quick answer

Allah (SWT) is the greatest (×3). Glory to the One who has subjected this to us, we could never have done it ourselves; and surely to our Lord we are returning. O Allah (SWT), we ask You in this journey of ours for righteousness, piety, and deeds You are pleased with. O Allah (SWT), make this journey easy for us and fold up its distance. O Allah (SWT), You are the Companion on the journey and the Guardian of the family left behind. O Allah (SWT), I seek refuge in You from the hardship of travel, from a distressing sight, and from an ill turn in wealth or family on my return.

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 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، اللَّهُمَّ هَوِّنْ عَلَيْنَا سَفَرَنَا هَذَا وَاطْوِ عَنَّا بُعْدَهُ، اللَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ الصَّاحِبُ فِي السَّفَرِ، وَالْخَلِيفَةُ فِي الْأَهْلِ، اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ وَعْثَاءِ السَّفَرِ، وَكَآبَةِ الْمَنْظَرِ، وَسُوءِ الْمُنْقَلَبِ فِي الْمَالِ وَالْأَهْلِ
Transliteration

Allahu Akbar (×3). Subhana-lladhi sakhkhara lana hadha wa ma kunna lahu muqrinin, wa inna ila Rabbina la-munqalibun. Allahumma inna nas'aluka fi safarina hadha-l-birra wa-t-taqwa, wa mina-l-'amali ma tarda. Allahumma hawwin 'alayna safarana hadha wa-twi 'anna bu'dah. Allahumma anta-s-sahibu fi-s-safar, wa-l-khalifatu fi-l-ahl. Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min wa'tha'i-s-safar, wa ka'abati-l-mandhar, wa su'i-l-munqalabi fi-l-mali wa-l-ahl.

Meaning in English

Allah (SWT) is the greatest (×3). Glory to the One who has subjected this to us, we could never have done it ourselves; and surely to our Lord we are returning. O Allah (SWT), we ask You in this journey of ours for righteousness, piety, and deeds You are pleased with. O Allah (SWT), make this journey easy for us and fold up its distance. O Allah (SWT), You are the Companion on the journey and the Guardian of the family left behind. O Allah (SWT), I seek refuge in You from the hardship of travel, from a distressing sight, and from an ill turn in wealth or family on my return.

Why this dua matters

The Prophet ﷺ said this when settled on his mount for a journey. Recite when boarding a plane, car, ship, or any ride.

Source: Sahih Muslim 1342
Common questions
What does Starting a journey (boarding) mean?

Allah (SWT) is the greatest (×3). Glory to the One who has subjected this to us, we could never have done it ourselves; and surely to our Lord we are returning. O Allah (SWT), we ask You in this journey of ours for righteousness, piety, and deeds You are pleased with. O Allah (SWT), make this journey easy for us and fold up its distance. O Allah (SWT), You are the Companion on the journey and the Guardian of the family left behind. O Allah (SWT), I seek refuge in You from the hardship of travel, from a distressing sight, and from an ill turn in wealth or family on my return.

When should I recite Starting a journey (boarding)?

Recite during the part of a journey described in the title and teaching note.

What is the source for Starting a journey (boarding)?

Sahih Muslim 1342.

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