Safar Ki Dua – Dua For Travelling

In the Muslim world, everyone tries to follow the guidance of  Prophet Muhammad (SAW). He (SAW) teaches Muslims in every aspect of life. Even He (SAW) teaches Muslims supplications for eating, sitting, praying, reciting, or traveling. The reason behind these supplications is to get rid of Satan and get Allah’s blessings and guidance in every action of our life.

Safar comes from the Arabic word “alsafar“. It means travel. It is proved from Hadith that Prophet Muhammad (SAW) always recites safar ki dua / dua for travel before boarding the ride and then starts travel. This dua protects us from dangers and Satan. Man takes refuge in Allah, and he reaches his destination safely.

You should recite this dua whether you are traveling on a car, bus, train, or any other means of transport. In this article, we will teach you safar ki dua or dua for traveling. So let’s get started!

Safar Ki Dua In Arabic

Safar ki dua taught by Prophet Muhammad (SAW) in Arabic is the following;

سُبْحَانَ الَّذِي سَخَّرَ لَنَا هَـٰذَا وَمَا كُنَّا لَهُ مُقْرِنِينَ وَإِنَّا إِلَىٰ رَبِّنَا لَمُنقَلِبُونَ

Transliteration;

Subhan alladhi sakh-khara lana hadha wa ma kunna lahu muqrinin. Wa inna ila rabbina lamunqalibun.

Safar ki Dua in English

Glory to him (Allah), who has brought this (vehicle) under our control, whereas we are unable to control it. Surely, we are to return to our lord.

Safar ki Dua In Urdu

اللہ تعالی پاک ہے جس نے اس سواری کو ہمارے قبضے میں کر دیا اور اس کی قدرت کے بغیر ہم اسے قبضے میں کرنے والے نہ تھے اور بلا شبہ ہم کو اپنے رب کی طرف رجوع کرنا ہے

Allah Talla pak hay jis nay is sawari ko hmaray kabzay mein krdia or is ki qudrat ky baghair hum isay kabzay mein krnay walay na thay or bilashuba hum ko apnay rub ki taraf rajou krna hai.

Safar ki Dua in Hindi

अल्लाह की महिमा हो, जिसने हमें इस सवारी का अधिकारी बनाया, और उसकी शक्ति के बिना हम इसे प्राप्त नहीं कर पाते, और निस्संदेह हमें अपने प्रभु की ओर मुड़ना चाहिए।

Allah kee mahima ho, jisane hamen is savaaree ka adhikaaree banaaya, aur usakee shakti ke bina ham ise praapt nahin kar paate, aur nissandeh hamen apane Allah kee or mudana chaahie.

Hadith About Safar ki Dua

Ali bin Rabi’ah said:

                             I witnessed Ali ( Allah be pleased with him) having an animal brought to him to ride. When he placed his foot in the strip, he said: بسم اللہ ( Bismillah) In the name of Allah, three times. So then, once he had ascended upon its back, he said: الحمد لله (Al-humdulillah) All praises due to Allah. 

Then he said: سُبْحَانَ الَّذِيْ سَخَّرَ لَنَا هَـٰذَا وَمَا كُنَّا لَهُ مُقْرِنِيْنَ، وَإِنَّا إِلَىٰ رَبِّنَا لَمُنْقَلِبُوْنَ (Subhan alladhi sakh-khara lana hadha wa ma kunna lahu muqrinin. Wa inna ila rabbina lamunqalibun) Glory to Him Who has subjected this to us, and we are not able to do it. And, surely, to our lord are we returning.

Then he said: الحمد لله ( Al- hamdulillah) All praise is due to Allah- three times- and الله اكبر (Allahu Akbar) Allah is the greatest – three times-سبحانك اني قد ظلمت نفسي فاغفر لي فانا لا يغفر الذنوب الا انت (Subhanaka inni qad zalamtu nafsi faghfirli fa- innahu la yaghfirudh- dhunuba illa ant) Glory is to You. Indeed, I have wronged myself, so forgive me, for indeed, none forgives sins except you.

Then he laughed. So I said: O Commander of the believer! What caused you to laugh? He said: I saw the Messenger of Allah do as I did, then he (SAW) laughed, so I said, What caused you to laugh? He(SAW) said: Indeed your lord is very pleased with His worshipper when he says: “O my lord, forgive me my sins, indeed, no one other than you forgives sins.” 

(Book Sunan Tirmizi,  Sahih Hadith #3446)

We came to know from this hadith that we should;

• Say بسم اللہ Bismillah -three times while we are sitting on our ride. 
• Say الحمد لله Alhumdulillah when we sit.
• Then say safar ki dua سُبْحَانَ الَّذِيْ سَخَّرَ لَنَا هَـٰذَا وَمَا كُنَّا لَهُ مُقْرِنِيْنَ، وَإِنَّا إِلَىٰ رَبِّنَا لَمُنْقَلِبُوْنَ (Subhan alladhi sakh-khara lana hadha wa ma kunna lahu muqrinin. Wa inna ila rabbina lamunqalibun) 
• الحمد لله Alhumdullialah- three times.
•  الله اكبر  Allahu akbar- three times.
• In the last سبحانك اني قد ظلمت نفسي فاغفر لي فانا لا يغفر الذنوب الا انت (Subhanaka inni qad zalamtu nafsi faghfirli fa- innahu la yaghfirudh- dhunuba illa ant) one time.

When on a plane, you should say  الله اكبر ( Allahu-akbar) when the plane is rising upward. When the plane is landing, say سبحان الله (Subhan- Allah) praise to be Allah. If the plane or ride stumbles, start saying Bismillah. Allah will protect you from any harm. 

Benefits of Safar ki Dua

There are several benefits of every supplication taught by Prophet Muhammad (SAW). Some benefits of safar ki dua are:

• It is Prophet Muhammad’s (SAW) sunnah, so if you recite, you are following His (SAW) sunnah.
• It assures your safety.
• It protects you from Satan.
• Allah will make a hard journey easy for you.
• Allah’s guidance and mercy will be with you throughout the journey.
• You will get here at your destination without having any trouble.

Also Read: Safar Ki Namaz

Hope this article helps you in reminding safar ki dua. So follow the sunnah, say safar ki dua also safar ki namaz and enjoy a safe journey.