When the Prophet (ﷺ) wanted to travel, he would say: “O Allah, You are the companion on the journey, and the caretaker for the family, O Allah, accompany us in our journey, and watch over our families, O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the difficulties of the journey, and from returning in great sadness, and from loss after increase, and from the supplication of the oppressed, and from someone looking with evil at our families and wealth (Allāhumma antaṣ-ṣāḥibu fis safari wal-khalīfatu fil-ahli, allāhumma aṣḥabnā fī safarinā wakhlufnā fī ahlinā. Allāhumma innī a’ūdhu bika min wa`thā’is-safari wa ka’ābatil-munqalab, wa minal-ḥawri ba`dal-kawni, wa min da`watil-maẓlūm, wa min sū’il-manẓari fil-ahli wal-māl).”
Narrated by Abdullah bin Sarjis narrated that:
Context
This hadith describes the supplications the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) would recite before traveling, seeking Allah's protection and guidance. It reflects the importance of turning to Allah for support in times of uncertainty. The comprehensive nature of the supplication highlights the various aspects of life that require divine assistance.
Modern Application
In modern travel, this encourages individuals to make supplications for safety and well-being. It serves as a reminder to seek Allah's guidance in all endeavors, especially during journeys.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Supplication because it emphasizes the importance of seeking Allah's help and protection through prayer.
And when you travel throughout the land, there is no blame upon you for shortening the prayer, [especially] if you fear that those who disbelieve may disrupt [or attack] you. Indeed, the disbelievers are ever to you a clear enemy.
And when a faction of them said, "O people of Yathrib, there is no stability for you [here], so return [home]." And a party of them asked permission of the Prophet, saying, "Indeed, our houses are unprotected," while they were not exposed. They did not intend except to flee.
The believers are only those who believe in Allah and His Messenger and, when they are [meeting] with him for a matter of common interest, do not depart until they have asked his permission. Indeed, those who ask your permission, [O Muhammad] - those are the ones who believe in Allah and His Messenger. So when they ask your permission for something of their affairs, then give permission to whom you will among them and ask forgiveness for them of Allah. Indeed, Allah is Forgiving and Merciful.
This hadith is #3523 from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, in the Book of Chapters on Supplication. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Abdullah bin Sarjis narrated that:.