It is a way to acknowledge that they are not in control of their lives and to seek Allah’s guidance and protection in all their endeavors. Safar ki dua reminds Muslims that everything belongs to Allah and that they are the only travelers in this world. Reciting this dua before starting a journey is a Sunnah, a recommended practice followed by Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)
Translation: “Glory be to Him who has placed this (transport) at our service, and we ourselves would not have been capable of that, and to our Lord, we shall all return.” Transliteration: Subhanallathi sakhkhara lana hadha wama kunna lahu muqrineen, wa-inna ila rabbina lamunqaliboon. The Safar ki dua, or the dua for traveling, is as follows: The dua is meant to seek protection and blessings from Allah (SWT) during the journey. “Safar ki dua”, also known as the prayer for traveling refers to the prayer or supplication recited by Muslims before embarking on a journey or traveling.
