Safar Ki Dua — Travel Dua
When starting a journey or boarding a vehicle
Also searched as: safar ki dua • safar dua • dua for travelling • dua for safar
Arabic
سُبْحَانَ الَّذِي سَخَّرَ لَنَا هَذَا وَمَا كُنَّا لَهُ مُقْرِنِينَ وَإِنَّا إِلَى رَبِّنَا لَمُنْقَلِبُونَ
Transliteration
Subhanalladhi sakhkhara lana hadha, wa ma kunna lahu muqrinin, wa inna ila Rabbina lamunqalibun.
Meaning
Glory to Him who has subjected this to us, though we could not have subdued it. And to our Lord we shall surely return.
Reference
Quran 43:13–14; dua reported in Sahih Muslim
When to recite
Boarding any vehicle • Once
Virtue
Acknowledges Allah’s control over every journey and reminds of the final return.
Sources & review
Quran 43:13–14; dua reported in Sahih Muslim
Quranic dua • Grade: Quranic • Learn personal details from a qualified teacher; minor school differences exist.
Educational content — not a fatwa. See methodology and disclaimer.
Reviewed • 2026-01-01Our methodology
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
When should I recite Safar Ki Dua — Travel Dua?
Boarding any vehicle. Recite it once.
What is the virtue of Safar Ki Dua — Travel Dua?
Acknowledges Allah’s control over every journey and reminds of the final return.
Where is Safar Ki Dua — Travel Dua from?
Source: Quran 43:13–14; dua reported in Sahih Muslim. Grade: Quranic. As always, learn the wording from a teacher and consult scholars for rulings.
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