Travel has become a common phenomenon in today’s life, encompassing business travel, family visits, Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages, and vacations. But for Muslims, travel is both a physical phenomenon and a spiritual one. The journey is guaranteed to begin with the remembrance of Allah through the recitation of the Safar Ki Dua (travel supplication). This article covers the meaning of Safar Ki Dua, its translation in Arabic, Urdu, Hindi, and English, and other duas related to it, which add to the spiritual security of a traveler.
What is Safar Ki Dua (travel supplication)?
A travel dua is a Muslim prayer that is recited while traveling. It acknowledges Allah’s dominance over all things and seeks His protection against the challenges and uncertainties along the route.
Recitation of this dua aligns the intention of a Muslim with reliance on Allah (Tawakkul) and is promoted in Sunnah and Hadith.
The Original Safar Ki Dua (Arabic Text)
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِن وَعَثَاءِ السَفَرِ، وَكَآبَةِ الْمَنْظَرِ، وَسُوءِ الْمُنْقَلَبِ فِي الْمَالِ وَالْأَهْلِ
سُبْحَانَ الَّذِي سَخَّرَ لَنَا هَذَا وَمَا كُنَّا لَهُ مُقْرِنِينَ، وَإِنَّا إِلَى رَبِّنَا لَمُنْقَلِبُونَ
Translation of Safar Ki Dua in English
“O Allah! We seek Your refuge from the fatigue of traveling, from reversing our decision and falling into a miserable situation, and from an ill fate along with wealth and family. Glory be to Him who has subjugated this (means of transportation) for us, and we ourselves were not capable of it. Indeed, to our Lord, we are returning.”
Safar Ki Dua in Urdu
اے اللہ! ہم آپ سے سفر کی سختیوں، منظر کی خرابی، اور مال و اہل کے ساتھ برے انجام سے پناہ مانگتے ہیں۔ پاک ہے وہ ذات جس نے اس سواری کو ہمارے لیے مسخر کیا، اور ہم اس کو قابو میں لانے والے نہ تھے۔ بے شک ہمیں اپنے رب کی طرف لوٹ کر جانا ہے۔
Safar Ki Dua in Hindi (सफर की दुआ हिंदी में)
“अल्लाहुम्मा इन्नी अउज़ु बिका मिन व’असाए अस्सफर, व कआबतिल मंज़र, व सूइल मुनक़लबी फिल माली वल अहल।”
“सुब्हानल्लज़ी सख्ख़र लना हाज़ा वमा कुन्ना लहू मुक़रिनीन, व इन्ना इला रब्बिना लमुन्क़लिबून।”
हिंदी अनुवाद: “ऐ अल्लाह! मैं तुझसे सफर की मुश्किलों, बुरे मंज़र और माल व अहल (परिवार) के साथ बुरे अंजाम से पनाह चाहता हूँ। पाक है वह ज़ात जिसने इस सवारी को हमारे काबू में किया, हालाँकि हम इसे काबू में नहीं ला सकते थे, और हमें अपने रब की तरफ लौट कर जाना है।”
Benefits of Reciting Safar Ki Dua
- Spiritual Security: Reminds you constantly of Allah.
- Physical Protection: Requests safeguarding from unanticipated harm.
- Strengthened Faith: Increases faith in Allah’s Qadr (will).
- Eases Anxiety: Gives mental peace during travel.
- Barakah: Conveys blessings to the journey.
- Universal Relevance: Applicable to all modes of travel (air, land, sea).
Other Effective Duas for Travel
- Ayat al-Kursi (2:255): Recite for safeguarding yourself.
- Dua when stepping outside the house:
- Arabic: بِسْمِ اللهِ تَوَكَّلْتُ عَلَى اللهِ، لَا حَوْلَ وَلَا قُوَّةَ إِلَّا بِاللهِ
- English: “In the name of Allah, I trust in Allah, there is no might or power except with Allah.”
- Duas for Patience: During delays or discomfort.
- Duas for Gratitude: On safe arrival or receiving good news.
10 FAQs on Safar Ki Dua
What is Safar Ki Dua?
It’s a prophetic supplication read for safety and blessing when traveling.
Is reciting Safar Ki Dua compulsory?
It’s Sunnah (recommended), not compulsory, but extremely rewarding.
Can I recite Safar Ki Dua in Hindi?
Yes, provided you know its meaning and intention, it gives spiritual depth.
Can children also recite it?
Yes! It’s a wonderful way of instilling dependence on Allah at an early age.
When should I recite the dua?
Immediately upon boarding your transport or while leaving home.
What if I forget to recite it before the journey?
You can recite it anywhere on the trip.
Can I recite it from a book or phone?
Yes, it is perfectly fine.
Are there differences?
There are short and long recitals, all original and fine.
Does it apply to flights and trains too?
Yes, it applies to any transport.
Yes, it does
Is it okay to recite Safar Ki Dua in Hindi translation only?
s need understanding. Although the Arabic one is more rewarding, reading out in Hindi for understanding is okay.
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Final Thoughts
Not only is the recitation of Safar Ki Dua a Sunnah act, but it’s also a spiritually comforting act that puts your journey in line with Allah’s protection. Whether one recites it in Arabic, Urdu, English, or even in Hindi as Safar Ki Dua, what is needed is sincerity and understanding. Before every journey, take a moment, recite this dua with great power, and journey in the mercy and favor of Allah.
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