Zawwadakallah — Sending Off a Traveler
Provisioning a departing traveler with taqwa
Also searched as: musafir ko rukhsat ki dua
Arabic
زَوَّدَكَ اللَّهُ التَّقْوَى وَغَفَرَ ذَنْبَكَ وَيَسَّرَ لَكَ الْخَيْرَ حَيْثُمَا كُنْتَ
Transliteration
Zawwadakallahut-taqwa, wa ghafara dhanbak, wa yassara lakal-khayra haythuma kunt.
Meaning
May Allah provision you with taqwa, forgive your sins, and ease goodness for you wherever you are.
Reference
Sunan al-Tirmidhi
When to recite
Farewell to a traveler • Once
Virtue
A traveller asked the Prophet for provision — he gave him taqwa, forgiveness and eased goodness.
Sources & review
Sunan al-Tirmidhi
Prophetic dua • Narrated by Anas ibn Malik • Grade: Hasan • 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 Zawwadakallah — Sending Off a Traveler?
Farewell to a traveler. Recite it once.
What is the virtue of Zawwadakallah — Sending Off a Traveler?
A traveller asked the Prophet for provision — he gave him taqwa, forgiveness and eased goodness.
Where is Zawwadakallah — Sending Off a Traveler from?
Source: Sunan al-Tirmidhi (narrated by Anas ibn Malik). Grade: Hasan. As always, learn the wording from a teacher and consult scholars for rulings.
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