The Safar ki Dua (Supplication for Traveling) is a prayer recited by Muslims when embarking on a journey. The Safar ki Dua is a concise yet powerful supplication that expresses gratitude to Allah and seeks His protection during travel or journeys undertaken by Muslims. The Safar ki Dua is a supplication that is recited to seek Allah’s protection and blessings during a journey or travel. 

Islamic Dua for Safe Journey:

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

“Subhanalladhi sakhkhara lana hadha wama kunna lahu muqrinin, wa inna ila rabbina lamunqalibun.”

Thanks to Allah Azzawajal. Pure is he who subdude this, otherwise we could not make this obedient.

English Translation

“Glory be to Him who has subjected this to us, and we could not have [otherwise] subdued it. And indeed, to our Lord we will [surely] return.” 

Urdu Translation

اللہ عزوجل کا شکر ہے، پاک ہے وہ جس نے ہمارے لئے اس(سواری کو) مسخر کیا اور ہم اس کو فرمانبردار نہیں بنا سکتے تھے۔

Explanation of Dua

The dua (Safar Shuru Karne ki dua) expresses gratitude to Allah for making the means of travel available, and acknowledges that one’s ultimate return is to Allah. Reciting this dua for travelling/safar is believed to provide a sense of security and protection during the journey. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) taught this dua to his followers and encouraged them to recite it when embarking on a journey. It is considered an important supplication in Islam. Muslims are encouraged to memorize and recite this dua, as it is seen to bring blessings and safeguard the traveler from harm. Understanding the significance of Dua for traveling is one of the most important responsibilities of being a Muslim. Safar ki Dua can be recited in Arabic or translated to one’s own language.