اَللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ
Transliteration
Allahu Akbar
Translation
Allah is the Most Great.
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) would sit on his camel when leaving for a trip. Then he said this three times:
اَللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ
Transliteration
Allahu Akbar
Translation
Allah is the Most Great.
حَدَّثَنِي هَارُونُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، حَدَّثَنَا حَجَّاجُ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، قَالَ قَالَ ابْنُ جُرَيْجٍ أَخْبَرَنِي أَبُو الزُّبَيْرِ، أَنَّ عَلِيًّا الأَزْدِيَّ، أَخْبَرَهُ أَنَّ ابْنَ عُمَرَ عَلَّمَهُمْ أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم كَانَ إِذَا اسْتَوَى عَلَى بَعِيرِهِ خَارِجًا إِلَى سَفَرٍ كَبَّرَ ثَلاَثًا ثُمَّ قَالَ " سُبْحَانَ الَّذِي سَخَّرَ لَنَا هَذَا وَمَا كُنَّا لَهُ مُقْرِنِينَ وَإِنَّا إِلَى رَبِّنَا لَمُنْقَلِبُونَ اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّا نَسْأَلُكَ فِي سَفَرِنَا هَذَا الْبِرَّ وَالتَّقْوَى وَمِنَ الْعَمَلِ مَا تَرْضَى اللَّهُمَّ هَوِّنْ عَلَيْنَا سَفَرَنَا هَذَا وَاطْوِ عَنَّا بُعْدَهُ اللَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ الصَّاحِبُ فِي السَّفَرِ وَالْخَلِيفَةُ فِي الأَهْلِ اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ وَعْثَاءِ السَّفَرِ وَكَآبَةِ الْمَنْظَرِ وَسُوءِ الْمُنْقَلَبِ فِي الْمَالِ وَالأَهْلِ " . وَإِذَا رَجَعَ قَالَهُنَّ . وَزَادَ فِيهِنَّ " آيِبُونَ تَائِبُونَ عَابِدُونَ لِرَبِّنَا حَامِدُونَ " .
Translation
Ibn Umar (Allah be pleased with them) reported that whenever Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) mounted his camel while setting out on a journey, he glorified Allah (uttered Allah-o-Akbar) thrice, and then said: Hallowed is He Who subdued for us this (ride) and we were not ourselves powerful enough to use It as a ride, and we are going to return to our Lord. O Allah, we seek virtue and piety from Thee in this journey of ours and the act which pleaseth Thee. O Allah, lighten this journey of ours, and make its distance easy for us. O Allah, Thou art (our) companion during the journey, and guardian of (our) family. O Allah, I seek refuge with Thee from hardships of the journey, gloominess of the sights, and finding of evil changes in property and family on return. And he (the Holy Prophet) uttered (these words), and made this addition to them: We are returning, repentant, worshipping our Lord. and praising Him. Sahih Muslim 1342 [Muslim 2/978, No.1342]
Say allahu akbar when you travel. Allah will help you. Your trip stays safe. The road gets filled with Barakah and hope when muslims trust His greatness.
Surah Al-Kafirun is best to read before trips. Many Muslims read it before traveling to get allah's care and mercy on their journey.
Many Muslims say Bismillahi wa lajna, wa bismillahi kharajna, wa 'ala rabbina tawakkalna before trips start. This dua asks allah's help for a safe and good journey.
Allah says in Quran to travel the land and see His creation. This teaches people about the world and reminds them allah is Most Able and always watching.
Bismillahi wa lajna, wa bismillahi kharajna, wa 'ala rabbina tawakkalna is often said before trips. It asks allah's care and reminds travelers to trust in allah Akbar on the way.
Before sleep, Muslims can say Allahu Akbar 34 times, Al hamdu Li llah 33 times, and Subhan Allah 33 times. This brings comfort, helps remember allah, and gives peace before rest.
Journey & Protection Dua (Travel prayer)
Travel Dua from the Prophet ﷺ - Taqwa & Blessings
Travellers Dua for Strong Protection from Evil
Travel Dhikr - Say Allahu Akbar When You Go Uphill
Strong Travel Dua - Say Allahu Akbar on High Ground
Islamic Dua for Travel Protection