Whenever we travel, it always comes with unpredictable moments like road traffic, delays, weather changes, and safety issues. In Islam, going on any trip is a spiritual care treatment.

By reading this Dua, you place your journey’s whole adventures and happenings into Allah’s divine custody, protection, and safe return.
Read this Safar ki Dua When You Travel
سُبْحَانَ الَّذِي سَخَّرَ لَنَا هَٰذَا وَمَا كُنَّا لَهُ مُقْرِنِينَ، وَإِنَّا إِلَىٰ رَبِّنَا لَمُنْقَلِبُونَ
Pronunciation: Subhaanal-ladhee sakh-khara lanaa haadhaa wa maa kunnaa lahu muqrineen, wa innaa ilaa rabbinaa lamunqaliboon.
Safar ki Dua in Urdu:
“پاک ہے وہ ذات جس نے اس (سواری) کو ہمارے قابو میں کر دیا، حالانکہ ہم اسے قابو میں لانے کی طاقت نہیں رکھتے تھے، اور بے شک ہم اپنے رب ہی کی طرف لوٹ کر جانے والے ہیں۔”
Safar ki Dua in English: “Glory be to Him Who has brought this under our control, whereas we were unable to subdue it ourselves, and indeed, to our Lord we shall return.”
Safar ki Dua in Hindi: “पाक है वो ज़ात जिसने इस (सवारी) को हमारे काबू में कर दिया, वरना हम इसे काबू में करने की ताकत नहीं रखते थे, और बेशक हम सब अपने रब की तरफ ही लौट कर जाने वाले हैं।”
Authenticity of Safar ki Dua
This Dua is authenticated from Hadith:
- Source Books: Sahih Muslim (Hadith 1342) and Sunan Abi Dawud (Hadith 2602)
- Narrated by: Abdullah ibn Umar (may Allah be pleased with him)
- Context: Whenever the Prophet Muhammad mounted his camel or traveled by transport, he would say “Allahu Akbar” three times and then recite this verse from Surah Az-Zukhruf (Quran 43:13-14).
Step-by-Step Etiquette for Safar ki Dua
- Firstly, read the Dua for leaving the House when you leave your house door.
- When you enter your vehicle, say “Allahu Akbar” 3 times before doing Dua.
- Then enter your vehicle with your right foot first.
- Keep praying while travelling.
- Safar se Wapsi par Dua:
Aayiboona, taa’iboona, ‘aabidoona, li-rabbinaa haamidoon
(Urdu: ہم لوٹنے والے ہیں، توبہ کرنے والے ہیں، عبادت کرنے والے ہیں اور اپنے رب کی حمد بیان کرنے والے ہیں۔)
You can also read – Azaan ke baad ki Dua.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Yes, you can read this Dua for every trip, whether it’s a 5 mins short trip or a 50 mins long trip.
You should say “Allahu Akbar” 3 times before Safar ki Dua.
Yes, it is confirmed that the dua of a traveller is accepted if the intention is pure and the journey is for a good purpose.
Related Daily Duas
- Are you leaving your home for work? Read the authentic (Dua for Leaving the House- Sunnah Etiquette).
- Sleeping in your bed with work stress? Read the given (Sone ki Dua: Powerful Sunnah Dua for Peaceful Sleep).
If you want more details about daily life Duas, you can visit islamicdua.guide.

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