Dua: Takbir and Tasbih During Travel

Takbir and Tasbih during travel. Journeys, towns, Hajj and Umrah.

What is the dua for takbir and tasbih during travel?

The dua for takbir and tasbih during travel begins “--”, meaning “Jabir (ra), said: Whenever we went up a hill we would say”. It is reported in Al-Bukhari, and collected in Hisn al-Muslim. The Arabic text, transliteration and full meaning are given below.

Takbir and Tasbih During Travel in Arabic

قَالَ جَابِرٌ رضي الله عنه:(كُنَّا إِذَا صَعَدْنَا كَبَّرْنَا،وَإِذَا نَزَلْنَا سَبَّحْنَا)

Transliteration

--

Meaning in English

Jabir (ra), said: Whenever we went up a hill we would say Allāhu Akbar (Allah is the Most Great) and when we descended we would say Subḥānallāh (Glory is to Allah).

When and how to recite it

Hisn al-Muslim lists this dua under “Takbir and Tasbih during travel”.

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 Al-Bukhari.

Frequently asked questions

What is the dua for takbir and tasbih during travel?

The dua for takbir and tasbih during travel begins “--”, meaning “Jabir (ra), said: Whenever we went up a hill we would say”. It is reported in Al-Bukhari, and collected in Hisn al-Muslim. The Arabic text, transliteration and full meaning are given below.

What does the dua for takbir and tasbih during travel mean?

Jabir (ra), said: Whenever we went up a hill we would say Allāhu Akbar (Allah is the Most Great) and when we descended we would say Subḥānallāh (Glory is to Allah).

How do you pronounce the dua for takbir and tasbih during travel?

The transliteration is: --

Where is the dua for takbir and tasbih during travel reported?

Al-Bukhari. 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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