Safar Ki Dua—Free Dua for Travelling in Arabic, Urdu & English

Safar Ki Dua

Safar Ki Dua—Free Dua for Travelling in Arabic, Urdu & English
Safar Ki Dua is an authentic Islamic supplication recited before beginning a journey. The dua for travelling is narrated in Sahih Muslim and was regularly recited by Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Safar Ki Dua in Arabic, Urdu, and English is recited to seek Allah’s protection, blessings, and safe return during any journey—whether by car, plane, bus, or ship. This complete guide includes Safar Ki Dua in Arabic, Safar Ki Dua in Urdu, Safar Ki Dua in Roman English, Safar Se Wapsi Ki Dua, Car Safar Ki Dua, and a free PDF download. Before your journey, make sure you have completed your Wudu and offered your Namaz.

Safar Ki Dua in Arabic

اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ ۝ اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ ۝ اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ

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

اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّا نَسْأَلُكَ فِي سَفَرِنَا هَٰذَا الْبِرَّ وَالتَّقْوَىٰ وَمِنَ الْعَمَلِ مَا تَرْضَىٰ ۝ اللَّهُمَّ هَوِّنْ عَلَيْنَا سَفَرَنَا هَٰذَا وَاطْوِ عَنَّا بُعْدَهُ ۝ اللَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ الصَّاحِبُ فِي السَّفَرِ وَالْخَلِيفَةُ فِي الْأَهْلِ

Safar Ki Dua in Roman English (Translation)
Allahu Akbar. Allahu Akbar. Allahu Akbar.
Subhanlladhi sakhkhara lana hadh va ma kunna lahu mukrinin. And he said to our Lord Lamunkaliboon.
Allahumma inna nas’aluka in safarina hadhl-birra wat-taqwa, or min-amali ma tarda. Allahamma Hawween Alayna Safrana Hadha Watwi Anna Bu’dahu. Allahumma Antasahibu Fis-Safar Wal-Khalifatu Fil-Ahl.

Safar Ki Dua in Urdu Translation

اللہ سب سے بڑا ہے۔ اللہ سب سے بڑا ہے۔ اللہ سب سے بڑا ہے۔

پاک ہے وہ ذات جس نے ہمارے لیے اسے مسخر کیا، حالانکہ ہم اسے قابو میں لانے کی طاقت نہ رکھتے تھے، اور بے شک ہم اپنے رب کی طرف لوٹنے والے ہیں۔

اے اللہ! ہم اس سفر میں تجھ سے نیکی اور تقویٰ مانگتے ہیں اور ایسے عمل کی توفیق مانگتے ہیں جو تجھے پسند ہوں۔ اے اللہ! اس سفر کو ہمارے لیے آسان فرما اور اس کی مسافت کو ہمارے لیے سمیٹ دے۔ اے اللہ! تو سفر میں ہمارا ساتھی ہے اور گھر والوں میں ہمارا نگہبان۔

Safar Ki Dua in English Translation

Allah is the Most High. Allah is the Most High. Allah is the Most High.
Glory be to Him who subjected us; we should never have accomplished it ourselves, and surely we shall return to our Lord.
O Allah, we ask You for righteousness, piety, and deeds that please You on this journey. O Allah, make this adventure easy for us and measure the distance for us. O Allah, You are the companion of the journey and the protector of the family.
📌 Source: Sahih Muslim 1342 — The most appropriate and complete journey prayer.

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Safar Se Wapsi Ki Dua — Dua for Returning Home
When returning from any journey, recite this dua:

آيِبُونَ تَائِبُونَ عَابِدُونَ لِرَبِّنَا حَامِدُونَ
Aayiboona, ta’iboona, ‘aabidoona, lirabbina hamidoon.
اردو: ہم واپس آنے والے، توبہ کرنے والے، عبادت کرنے والے اور اپنے رب کی تعریف کرنے والے ہیں۔
English: We are returning, repenting, worshipping, and praising our Lord.
📌 Recite on the way back home from any journey—Sahih Muslim 134 2. House from some fairy tale.

Car Safar Ki Dua—Dua for Travelling by Car

Before starting your car or any vehicle, say:

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ سُبْحَانَ الَّذِي سَخَّرَ لَنَا هَٰذَا

Bismillah. Alhamdulillah. Subhanalladhi sakhkhara lana hadha.

اردو: اللہ کے نام سے۔ تمام تعریفیں اللہ کے لیے۔ پاک ہے وہ ذات جس نے ہمارے لیے یہ مسخر کیا۔

English: In the name of Allah. All praise is for Allah. Glory be to the One Who subjected this to us.

📌 Say it when getting into a car, motorcycle, rickshaw, or any vehicle before starting.

Jahaz Ki Dua—Dua for Travelling by Plane

When boarding an airplane or ship, recite this Quranic dua:

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ مَجْرَاهَا وَمُرْسَاهَا إِنَّ رَبِّي لَغَفُورٌ رَّحِيمٌ

Bismillahi majraha wa mursaha, inna rabbi la-ghafoorun raheem.

اردو: اللہ کے نام سے اس کا چلنا اور ٹھہرنا ہے; بے شک میرا رب بخشنے والا مہربان ہے۔

English: In the name of Allah are its sailing and its anchoring. Indeed, my Lord is forgiving and merciful.

📌 Surah Hud 11:41—Recite when boarding an airplane, ship, or any transport.

Safar Mein Hifazat Ki Dua — Protection During Travel

For complete protection throughout the journey, recite this 3 times:

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الَّذِي لَا يَضُرُّ مَعَ اسْمِهِ شَيْءٌ فِي الْأَرْضِ وَلَا فِي السَّمَاءِ وَهُوَ السَّمِيعُ الْعَلِيمُ

Bismillahillazi la yadurru ma’asmihi shay’un fil-ardi wa la fis-sama’i wa huwas-sami’ul-‘aleem.

اردو: اللہ کے نام سے جس کے نام کے ساتھ زمین اور آسمان میں کوئی چیز نقصان نہیں پہنچا سکتی, اور وہ سننے والا جاننے والا ہے۔

English: In the name of Allah, Whose name nothing can cause harm on earth or in the heavens, and He is the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing.

📌 Recite 3 times morning and evening during travel — Abu Dawud 5088. For more daily Islamic duas, visit our Subha Sham Azkar page.

Safar Mein Hifazat Ki Dua — Protection During Travel

For complete protection throughout the journey, recite this 3 times:

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الَّذِي لَا يَضُرُّ مَعَ اسْمِهِ شَيْءٌ فِي الْأَرْضِ وَلَا فِي السَّمَاءِ وَهُوَ السَّمِيعُ الْعَلِيمُ

Bismillahillazi la yadurru ma’asmihi shay’un fil-ardi wa la fis-sama’i wa huwas-sami’ul-‘aleem.

اردو: اللہ کے نام سے جس کے نام کے ساتھ زمین اور آسمان میں کوئی چیز نقصان نہیں پہنچا سکتی, and he is the hearing and knowing one.

English: In the name of Allah, with Whose name nothing can cause harm on earth or in the heavens, and He is the all-hearing, the all-knowing.

📌 Recite 3 times morning and evening during travel — Abu Dawud 5088.

How to Read Safar Ki Dua—Steps Using Step

If possible, make wudu before traveling
Say Bismillah first when you sit in the car.
Say “Allahu Akbar” three times
Read Dua on the main journey—Subhanalladhi Sakhkhara Laana.
Read the full dua from Sahih Muslim
Pray a private prayer in your own language.
Domestic text on return — Aibuna Ta’ibuna…

Safar Ki Dua Benefits

Reciting safar ki dua before every journey brings immense blessings:

Inner peace and spiritual contentment throughout the journey

Complete protection throughout the entire journey

Allah becomes your Companion and Guardian during travel

Protection from accidents, harm, and unexpected difficulties

Blessings on your family while you are away from home

Safe and successful return—safar se wapsi ki hifazat

Following the blessed Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ

What is Safar Ki Dua in the Quran?

The main safar ki dua comes from Surah Az-Zukhruf (43:13-14) of the Holy Quran:

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

This Quranic dua acknowledges Allah’s power and our dependence on Him—the perfect mindset before any journey. You can also learn the 99 Names of Allah to strengthen your connection with Allah during travel.

Conclusion

Safar ki dua is an essential part of every Muslim’s journey. Whether you are traveling by car, plane, bus, or ship—reciting Safar ki dua in Arabic connects you to Allah’s protection and mercy throughout your journey. The complete safar ki dua with Urdu translation and Roman English transliteration makes it easy for every Muslim to memorize and recite daily. Download the free safar ki dua PDF for easy reference during travel.

Frequently Asked Questions — Safar Ki Dua

What is the dua for traveling in Safar?
The dua for traveling in Safar is Subhanalladhi sakhkhara lana hadha wa ma kunna lahu muqrineen, wa inna ila rabbina lamunqaliboon—Glory be to the One Who has subjected this to us, and we could never have done it ourselves, and indeed, to our Lord we shall return. This is the main safar ki dua from Surah Az-Zukhruf (43:13-14) recited before any journey by car, plane, bus, or ship.

What are the benefits of reciting Safar Dua?
The benefits of reciting Safar dua include complete protection throughout the journey, Allah becoming your companion and guardian during travel, protection from accidents and harm, blessings on your family while you are away, a safe and successful return home, and following the blessed Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. The Prophet ﷺ never began a journey without reciting this du’a.

What happened on 5 Safar?
Safar is the second month of the Islamic calendar. Islam teaches that all months are equal and only Allah controls what happens at every moment. There is no authentic hadith that considers the month of Safar unlucky—this is a pre-Islamic superstition. Muslims should recite safar ki dua for protection in every month of the year.

What are the conditions for Qasr prayer during Safar?
Qasr prayer during Safar means shortening the 4-rakat prayers—Dhuhr, Asr, and Isha—to 2 rakat during travel. The conditions are the journey must be at least 77 km (48 miles), the traveler must not intend to stay more than 15 days at the destination, and the journey must be for a lawful purpose. Fajr (2 rakats) and Maghrib (3 rakats) are not shortened during travel.

What is Safar ki Dua in English?
Safar ki dua in English means “O Allah, we ask You in this journey for righteousness, piety, and deeds that please You.” O Allah, make this journey easy for us and fold up its distance. O Allah, You are the Companion in travel and the Guardian of the family. Recite Safar ki Dua in English meaning before every journey for Allah’s complete protection.

What is the Safar dua in Arabic?
Safar dua in Arabic is: سُبْحَانَ الَّذِي سَخَّرَ لَنَا هَٰذَا وَمَا كُنَّا لَهُ مُقْرِنِينَ وَإِنَّا إِلَىٰ رَبِّنَا لَمُنقَلِبُونَ — from Surah Az-Zukhruf (43:13-14). The complete safar dua in Arabic also includes the extended dua from Sahih Muslim: Allahumma inna nas’aluka fi safarina hadhal-birra wat-taqwa.

What is Safar ki Dua in the Quran?
Safar ki dua in the Quran comes from Surah Az-Zukhruf, verses 13 and 14. Allah says: Subhanalladhi sakhkhara lana hadha wa ma kunna lahu muqrineen, wa inna ila rabbina lamunqaliboon. This safar ki dua in Quran is recited when sitting in any vehicle or beginning any journey.

Safar ki Dua in the Quran, which para?
Safar ki dua is in Para 25 (Juz 25), Surah Az-Zukhruf (Surah number 43), verses 13 and 14. Open the 25th paragraph and locate Surah Az-Zukhruf—the Arabic text begins with: Subhanalladhi sakhkhara lana hadha. This is the exact location of Safar ki dua in the Quran, which para most people search for.

What is Safar Ki Dua for Flight in English?
Safar ki dua for flight in English includes the main travelling dua plus Surah Hud (11:41): Bismillahi majraha wa mursaha, inna rabbi la-ghafoorun raheem—In the name of Allah are its sailing and its anchoring; indeed, my Lord is forgiving and merciful. Recite this safar ki dua for flight when boarding any airplane for complete protection during air travel.

Where can I find Safar ki Dua in PDF?
You can download the complete safar ki dua PDF free from PureIslamic.com. The safar ki dua PDF includes Arabic text, Urdu translation, Roman English transliteration, English meaning, car safar ki dua, safar se wapsi ki dua, and jahaz ki dua—all in one printable PDF. The download button is above on this page.

What is Safar ki Dua for a car?
Safar ki dua for a car is Bismillah. Alhamdulillah. Subhanalladhi sakhkhara lana hadha—In the name of Allah. All praise is for Allah. Glory be to the One Who subjected this to us. Recite this safar ki dua for a car every time you get into your vehicle before starting the engine—whether it’s a car, motorcycle, rickshaw, or bus.