Dua When Setting Off on a Journey
The dua When Setting Off on a Journey in Arabic, with transliteration, English meaning and its source — plus a free image to save and share.
The dua When Setting Off on a Journey is “Subhanal-ladhi sakhkhara lana hadha wa ma kunna lahu muqrinin, wa inna ila rabbina lamunqalibun.” — Glory be to the One who has placed this at our service, for we could not have done it ourselves, and to our Lord we will surely return. (Quran, Surah Az-Zukhruf 43:13–14).
When setting off on a journey
سُبْحٰنَ الَّذِیْ سَخَّرَ لَنَا هٰذَا وَمَا كُنَّا لَهٗ مُقْرِنِیْنَ ۙ ۱۳ وَاِنَّاۤ اِلٰی رَبِّنَا لَمُنْقَلِبُوْنَ ۱۴
Subhanal-ladhi sakhkhara lana hadha wa ma kunna lahu muqrinin, wa inna ila rabbina lamunqalibun.
Glory be to the One who has placed this at our service, for we could not have done it ourselves, and to our Lord we will surely return.
Sunnah manners
- The Prophet ﷺ said this travel dua when mounting his camel for a journey. (Sahih Muslim 1342)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the dua When Setting Off on a Journey?
“Subhanal-ladhi sakhkhara lana hadha wa ma kunna lahu muqrinin, wa inna ila rabbina lamunqalibun.” — Glory be to the One who has placed this at our service, for we could not have done it ourselves, and to our Lord we will surely return. (Quran, Surah Az-Zukhruf 43:13–14).
Where does this dua come from?
It comes from Quran, Surah Az-Zukhruf 43:13–14. Tap the reference on this page to read it on Quran.com.
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