Dua: Prayer of the Traveller As Dawn Approaches
Prayer of the traveller as dawn approaches. Journeys, towns, Hajj and Umrah.
What is the dua for prayer of the traveller as dawn approaches?
The dua for prayer of the traveller as dawn approaches begins “Sami`a sāmi`un biḥamdillāhi wa ḥusni balā'ihi `alaynā”, meaning “He Who listens has heard that we praise Allah for the good things He gives us”. It is reported in Muslim 4/2086, and collected in Hisn al-Muslim.
Prayer of the Traveller As Dawn Approaches in Arabic
Transliteration
Sami`a sāmi`un biḥamdillāhi wa ḥusni balā'ihi `alaynā. Rabbanā ṣāḥibnā, wa afḍil `alaynā, `ā'idhan billāhi minan-nār.
Meaning in English
He Who listens has heard that we praise Allah for the good things He gives us. Our Lord, be with us and bestow Your favor upon us. I seek the protection of Allah from the Fire.
When and how to recite it
Hisn al-Muslim lists this dua under “Prayer of the traveller as dawn approaches”.
The source does not give a fixed number of repetitions.
Where does this dua come from?
This dua is part of Hisn al-Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), the collection of duas from the Quran and Sunnah compiled by Sa'id bin Ali al-Qahtani. It is reported in Muslim 4/2086.
Frequently asked questions
What is the dua for prayer of the traveller as dawn approaches?
The dua for prayer of the traveller as dawn approaches begins “Sami`a sāmi`un biḥamdillāhi wa ḥusni balā'ihi `alaynā”, meaning “He Who listens has heard that we praise Allah for the good things He gives us”. It is reported in Muslim 4/2086, and collected in Hisn al-Muslim.
What does the dua for prayer of the traveller as dawn approaches mean?
He Who listens has heard that we praise Allah for the good things He gives us. Our Lord, be with us and bestow Your favor upon us. I seek the protection of Allah from the Fire.
How do you pronounce the dua for prayer of the traveller as dawn approaches?
The transliteration is: Sami`a sāmi`un biḥamdillāhi wa ḥusni balā'ihi `alaynā. Rabbanā ṣāḥibnā, wa afḍil `alaynā, `ā'idhan billāhi minan-nār.
Where is the dua for prayer of the traveller as dawn approaches reported?
Muslim 4/2086. The dua is part of Hisn al-Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), the collection of duas from the Quran and Sunnah.
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