سُبْحَانَ الَّذِي سَخَّرَ لَنَا هَذَا وَمَا كُنَّا لَهُ مُقْرِنِينَ وَإِنَّا إِلَى رَبِّنَا لَمُنْقَلِبُونَ
(Surah Az-zukhruf 43:13-14)
“ஸுபஹானல்லதீ ஸக்கர லனா ஹாதா வ மா குன்னா லஹு முக்ரினீன், வ இன்னா இலா ரப்பினா ல முன்கலிபூன், அல்ஹம்துலில்லஹ்”
When, Where, and How to Recite
- When: This dua is typically recited before embarking on a journey. It can also be recited throughout the journey, especially when boarding a vehicle.
- Where: It can be recited anywhere, such as in a car, bus, train, or plane.
- How Much: There’s no specific limit to how many times you can recite it. However, it’s recommended to recite it at least once before starting a journey.
Background and Significance
- Purpose: The dua serves several purposes:
- Expressing gratitude: It acknowledges Allah’s power and grace in providing the means for travel.
- Seeking safety: It seeks Allah’s protection during the journey.
- Remembering the afterlife: It reminds the traveler of their ultimate destination and accountability to Allah.
Quranic Reference
- Quranic Origin: This dua is directly from the Quran, found in Surah Az-zukhruf 43:13-14 . It expresses gratitude to Allah for the means of transportation and the ability to travel.
