In addition to being required to pray three times daily (normally five, but exceptions are made when traveling), Allah also requires Muslims to begin other prayers, or duas, to keep them safe as soon as they leave their cities or towns and begin their travels. Whether before or during their travels—and whether by airplane, car, boat or other transportation—Muslims ask Allah to protect them on their journeys and get them back home safely to their families.
Invocation for Traveling
Allaahu 'Akbar, Allaahu 'Akbar, Allaahu 'Akbar, Subhaanal-lathee sakhkhara lanaa haathaa wa maa kunnaa lahu muqrineen. Wa 'innaa 'ilaa Rabbinaa lamunqaliboon. Allaahumma 'innaa nas'aluka fee safarinaa haathal-birrawattaqwaa, waminal-'amalimaa tardhaa, Allaahumma hawwin 'alaynaa safaranaa haathaa watwi 'annaa bu'dahu, Allaahumma 'Antas-saahibu fis-safari, walkhaleefatu fil-'ahli, Allaahumma 'innee 'a'oothu bika min wa'thaa'is-safari, wa ka'aabanl-mandhari, wa soo'il-munqalabi fil-maaliwal'ahli.
Allah is the Most Great. Allah is the Most Great. Allah is the Most Great. Glory is to Him Who has provided this for us though we could never have had it by our efforts. Surely, unto our Lord we are returning. O Allah, we ask You on this our journey for goodness and piety, and for works that are pleasing to You. O Allah, lighten this journey for us and make its distance easy for us. O Allah, You are our Companion on the road and the One in Whose care we leave our family. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from this journey's hardships, and from the wicked sights in store and from finding our family and property in misfortune upon returning.
Prayer for the Trip
Bismi-Allahi wa al-hamdu li-Allahi. Subhana-alladhi sakh-khara la-na hadha wa ma kunna la-hu muqrinin. Wa inna ila Rabbi-na la munqalibun.
In the name of Allah, and Praise be to Allah. Glory unto Him Who created this transportation, for us, though we were unable to create it on our own. And unto our Lord we shall return.
The Departure Prayer
llaihlmhilaallmhawaḥdahslbashrykalhllhnalmlkwlhalnḥmldwhwwʿl akllshyw’rqdyrshaybṭwnntwambwnḍ ʿabndwnrsajadrwnylḥrbmnaaḥramdwn ṣndqaallahlwʿkhdyhr whndhṣhr ʿbdh whzmalaahḥlzhab wnḥʿdwh bk mnshrhawshrahlhawshrmafyha
There is none worthy of worship besides Allah who has no partner.Hisis the Kingdom and tohimis all praise, for He has created everything. We are those returning, repenting and obedient to Allah, performing Sajda, praising Allah, Allah has made truth (fulfilled) His promise and aided His servant and defeated the enemy armies Alone.
Prayer for Reaching the Destination
Allhm rb alsmawat alsbʿ wma aẓlln wrb alarḍyn alsbʿ wma aqlln wrb alshyaṭyn wma aḍlln wrb alryaḥ wma dhryn fina nsalk khyr hdhh alqrya wkhyr ahlha wnʿwdh bk mn shrha wshr ahlha wshr ma fyha.
O Allah, You are the Lord of the seven skies and all the things that are under these skies and the seven planets and whatever is over these and of Satan who misled and all those misled by him and for the wind and all that it blows. Thus we seek the good of this town and the good of its members (people) and seek refuge from its evil and the evil of its members, and from the evils of whatever is in it.
Prayer to Reach Home Safely
Alw bham a wbaa llrbhanwa tdwhb ab lsha yyghaadr ʿllnyana ḥw bwal h alnḥ mld whww ʿl a kll shyw’r qd yrsh aybṭwnn twamb wnḍ ʿabnd wnr sajadrwny lḥr bmnaa ḥramdwn ṣndqa allahl wʿkhdyhr whndhṣhr ʿbdh w hzm alaahḥlzhab wnḥʿdwh bk mn shrha wshr ahlha wshr ma fyha.
I have come back, I have come back, I seek forgiveness from Allah with such a repentance that leaves me with no sin.
Prayer Upon Returning Home
Aa'iboona, taa'iboona, 'aabidoona, Lirabbinaa haamidoon.
We return repentant to our Lord, worshipping our Lord, and praising our Lord.
FAQs
O Allah makes our travel ease and shortens the distance for us. O Allah, You are our Companion in travel and the guardian of our family (in our absence). O Allah I seek refuge in You from the hardships of travel, a sight of grief, and from an unfortunate occurrence in wealth and family.
What is the prayer before traveling in Islam? ›
Setting out on a journey. If you set out on a journey and there is enough of the night left to pray one rak'a or more you do Maghrib in full and pray 'Isha as a travelling prayer.
What is the prayer of travel protection? ›
Dear Heavenly Father, please protect us on the journey we're about to take. Support us with Your strength and grace when we're weary. Help us to be mindful of Your presence and love in times of stress and guide us to make our time together meaningful and memorable. In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
How do you wish someone safe travels in Islam? ›
"Hafidaaka laah" means "May Allah keep you safe." You can also say "Fi Amanullah" to travellers, which means "May Allah's protection be with you." “Al-Hamdulillah 3ala-s-salama!” is another common Arabic phrase many Muslims use during travels, especially upon safe aeroplane touchdown.
Which surah to read before traveling? ›
-If possible, try to read Surah Al-Kafirun (The Disbelievers) before embarking on any journey. This is a powerful Dua that promises protection, safety, and success during the journey. -Always be mindful of Allah's presence in your travels, regardless of where you are or what challenges come your way.
Is there a Sunnah prayer before travelling? ›
The point is that it is prescribed to omit the regular Sunnah prayers for those who are travelling, and to limit it to the two Sunnah rak'ahs of Fajr. It is also prescribed for the traveller to continue to pray Salaat al-Witr, qiyaam al-layl, Duha and prayers done for specific reasons, and naafil prayers in general.
How did the Prophet pray while traveling? ›
Ibn 'Umar said, "Allah's Apostle used to pray the Nawafil on the back of his Mount (carriage) by signs facing any direction." Ibn 'Umar used to do the same. Volume 2, Book 20, Number 209: Narrated Salim's father: The Prophet used to offer the Maghrib and Isha' prayers together whenever he was in a hurry on a journey.
Where is the prayer of protection? ›
Prayer For Protection From Evil
As we battle spiritual warfare, we are called to put on the "armor of God" as it says in Ephesians 6: 10-12 (NIV): "Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes.
What do you recite when traveling? ›
From the holy Quran. you should say the following Dua to ask Allah for his protection when Embarking on Travel. Subhana-alladhi sakh-khara la-na hadha wa ma kunna la-hu muqrinin. Wa inna ila Rabbi-na la munqalibun.
What are the prayers and blessings for safe travels in Islam? ›
O Allah, lighten this journey and make its distance easy for us. O Allah, you are our Companion on the journey and the One in Whose care we leave our family. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the journey's hardships, and from distressing sights, and from finding our family and property in misfortune upon returning.
When you want to travel, or leave a place, say to your family: “Astawdi'ukum Allaha alladhi laa yukhayyibu wadaa'i'ahu (I leave you in the care of Allah, Who does not neglect what is entrusted to Him).”
What is the meaning of mashallah? ›
The literal meaning of Mashallah is "God has willed it", in the sense of "what God has willed has happened"; it is used to say something good has happened, used in the past tense. Inshallah, literally 'if God has willed', is used similarly but to refer to a future event.
What is travelling prayer called? ›
The schools concur that the shortening (qasr) of prayers during travel is limited to the obligatory four-rak'ah prayers. Hence zuhr, 'asr and 'isha' prayers will be performed in two rak'ahs, like the morning prayer.
What is Dua Al Safar? ›
"Safar Ki Dua" is an Arabic phrase that translates to "Dua for Travelling" in English. It refers to a supplication or prayer that Muslims recite before embarking on a journey, whether it's a short trip or a long voyage. This dua is intended to seek Allah's protection and blessings for a safe and successful journey.
Can I pray travel prayer before travel? ›
It is permissible for the traveller to join two prayers before travelling, if it is going to be difficult for him to perform the second prayer whilst he is on the road. But he cannot shorten the prayers before setting out.
What is jam and qasr prayer? ›
Generally, Islam permits those who travel with a distance of greater than two marhalah to shorten (qasar) their prayers of Zuhr, Asr and Isha'. Islam also permits them to combine the two prayers in one time or said as jama'.
