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Traveler's Dua - Invocation in Islam: Guided Prayers for Safe Journeys

Traveler's Dua - Invocation in Islam

In Islam, every act in our daily life can be an opportunity to draw closer to Allah, the Almighty. Traveling, whether short or long, is one of these special times when believers are encouraged to recite specific prayers for safety, guidance, and a peaceful return.

 

In this post, we’ll delve into the significance of the traveler’s invocation through teachings from the Quran and the authentic hadiths of Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him). We will also provide examples of invocations in Arabic, along with their transliteration and English translation.

Seeking Divine Protection for the Journey

Traveling, be it for business, leisure, or pilgrimage, poses challenges and uncertainties. Hence, Islam urges believers to seek Allah’s protection and guidance before and during their journey. The Quran states: “And when you have completed your rites of pilgrimage, invoke Allah as you invoke your forefathers, or even more fervently.” (Quran, Al-Baqara, verse 200) This verse emphasizes the importance of invocation during pilgrimage but can be applied to other journeys as well.

The Power of the Traveler’s Invocation

Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) highlighted the significance of the traveler’s prayer, saying: “Three prayers are not rejected: the prayer of a father, the prayer of a fasting person, and the prayer of a traveler.” (Jami’ at-Tirmidhi) This implies that when traveling, your prayers hold particular significance and are more likely to be granted.

Invocation - Dua Examples in Arabic, Transliteration, and Translation:

Prayer for Departure:

Arabic:

“بسم الله توكلت على الله ولا حول ولا قوة إلا بالله”

 

Transliteration: “Bismillah, tawakkaltu ‘ala Allah, wa la hawla wa la quwwata illa billah.”

 

Translation: “In the name of Allah, I place my trust in Allah, and there’s no might nor power except with Allah.”

Prayer for Safety:

Arabic:

 

“اللهم هون علينا سفرنا هذا واطو عنا بعده”

 

Transliteration: “Allahumma hawwin ‘alayna safarana hadha wa tawwi ‘anna bu’dahu.”

 

Translation: “O Allah, ease our journey and shorten its distance for us.”

Prayer for Safe Return:

Arabic: 

« سبحان الذي سخر لنا هذا وما كنا له مقرنين وإنا إلى ربِّنا لمُنْقَلِبُونَ، اللهمَّ إِنَّا نَسْأَلُكَ فِي سَفَرِنَا هَذَا البِرَّ وَ التَّقْوَى، وَ مِنَ العَمَلِ مَا تَرْضَى، اللهمَّ هَوِّنْ عَلَيْنَا سَفَرَنَا هَذَا وَ اطْوِ عَنَّا بُعْدَهُ، اللهمَّ أَنْتَ الصَّاحِبُ فِي السَّفَرِ، وَ الخَلِيفَةُ فِي الأَهْلِ، اللهمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ وَعْثَاءِ السَّفَرِ، وَ كآبَةِ المَنْظَرِ وَ سُوءِ المُنْقَلَبِ فِي المَالِ وَ الأَهْلِ. »

 

Transliteration: “.Subhan alladhi sakhkhara lana hadha wa ma kunna lahu muqrinin wa inna ila rabbina lamunqalibun. Allahumma inni nas’aluka fi safarina hadha al-birra wa at-taqwa, wa min al-‘amali ma tarda. Allahumma hawwin ‘alayna safarana hadha wa atwi ‘anna bu’dahu. Allahumma anta as-sahibu fi as-safar, wa al-khalifatu fi al-ahli. Allahumma inni a’udhu bika min wa’thais-safar, wa ka’bati al-manzari wa su’i al-munqalabi fi al-mali wa al-ahli.”

 

Translation: “Glory to He who has subjected this to our service, for we could not have done it. To our Lord, we shall return. O Allah, we ask for righteousness and piety in this journey and acts that please You. O Allah, make this journey easy for us and shorten its distance. You are the Companion on the journey and the Successor over the family. I seek refuge with You from the hardships of travel, bad sights, and harm to wealth and family upon return. When returning, one should add, ‘We return, repent, worship, and praise our Lord.'”

Conclusion

This invocation – Dua serves as a comforting source for travelers, assisting them in seeking divine protection, safety, and ease throughout their journey and upon their return home. May each journey be blessed and safe, and may Allah heed the sincere prayers of travelers.

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