Dua for Riding a Vehicle or Animal
Source: Hisnul Muslim 101
((بِسْمِاللَّهِ،وَالْحَمْدُللَّهِ﴿سُبْحَانَالَّذِيسَخَّرَلَنَاهَذَاوَمَاكُنَّالَهُمُقْرِنِينَ،وَإِنَّاإِلَىرَبِّنَالَمُنقَلِبُونَ﴾،((الْحَمْدُلِلَّهِ،الْحَمْدُلِلَّهِ،الْحَمْدُلِلَّهِ،اللَّهُأَكْبَرُ،اللَّهُأَكْبَرُ،اللَّهُأَكْبَرُ،سُبْحَانَكَاللَّهُمَّإِنِّيظَلَمْتُنَفْسِيفَاغْفِرْلِي؛فَإِنَّهُلاَيَغْفِرُالذُّنُوبَإِلاَّأَنْتَ)).
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Transliteration
Bismillah, wal-hamdulillah. Subhanal-ladhi sakhkhar-a lana hadha wa ma kunna lahu muqrinīn. Wa inna ila Rabbina la-munqalibūn. Al-hamdulillah, al-hamdulillah, al-hamdulillah. Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar. Subhanaka Allahumma inni zalamtu nafsi faghfir li, fa innahu la yaghfirudh-dhunuba illa Ant.
Translation
In the name of Allah, and all praise is for Allah. How perfect He is, the One Who has subjected this to us, and we could not have done it ourselves. And to our Lord we are returning. All praise is for Allah, All praise is for Allah, All praise is for Allah. Allah is the greatest, Allah is the greatest, Allah is the greatest. Glory be to You, O Allah! I have wronged my soul, so forgive me, for none can forgive sins but You.
Context
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this supplication to be recited when mounting a vehicle or an animal for travel. It acknowledges Allah's power in making our journey possible and our ultimate return to Him.
Benefit
Reciting this dua fosters gratitude for Allah's blessings and acknowledges our dependence on Him for safe passage and forgiveness.
When to Recite
Upon mounting any mode of transport for a journey.