In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful

‘Peace and Blessings of Allah be upon our beloved Prophet Muhammad (s.a.s), his blessed descendents and noble companions.’

                                                                      Aameen.

SUNNATS OF TRAVELLING (Continuation)   

S.34. When one ascends or attempts to reach any height one should say:

Allahu Akbar “Allah is the greatest” (Abu Dawud-SK. -Vol. 2 : Pg. 276-277)

S.35. When descending from any height one should say:

Subhanallah “Purity belongs to Allah” (Ibid)

S. 36. When one slips or experiences an accident one should say:

Bismillah ‘In the name of Allah’

S.37. When travelling on a ship, boat, canoe or other floating object one should read:

Bismillahi Majriiha Wa Mur-saaha Inna Rabbi Laghafuurur-Rahiim

“In the name of Allah is it sailing and anchoring. Surely my Rabb is Most Forgiving and Most Merciful.” (S.K. - Vol. 2: Pg. 276)

 By reading this du‘a, the ship, boat, etc. shall be protected from sinking.

S.38. When stopping en route at any place one should read:

A ‘udhu Bikalimaatil-laahit-taammaati Min Sharri Maa Khalaq.

“I seek refuge in the perfect words of Allah from the evil of that which He has created.”

Benefit: As long as the person who utters these words remains at that place, nothing (from that place) shall cause him harm. (Muslim - S.K. - Vol. 2 : Pg. 280)

S.39. When one enters any village, town, settlement, etc. one should read three times:

 Allahumma Baarik Lanaa Fiiha.

 “O! Allah bless us in this (village, town, settlement, etc)”

Thereafter read the following du‘a:

Allahummar-zuqnaa Janaahaa Wa Habbibnaa Ilaa Ahlihaa Wa Habbib Saalihi Ahlihaa Ilainaa.

“O! Allah bless us with its fruits and create our love in the hearts of it’s inhabitants and love for their pious in our hearts.”

(Majma'uz-Zawdid- S.K. - Vol. 2: Pg. 279)

S.40. Upon reaching one’s destination, one should read:

Rabbi Anzilnii Munzalam Mubarakaw Wa Anta Khairul munziliin

“My Rabb caused me to set foot on a blessed land and You are the best of those who brings me to this land.”

S.41. Upon returning from a journey one should read:

A'ibunaa Ta'ibunaa ‘Abidunaa Saajidunaa Lirabbinaa Haamiduun.

“We are returners, of those who repent and are worshippers and prostrators and those who praise our Rabb.” (S.K. - Vol. 2: Pg. 275)

S.42. When one sets eyes upon one’s town, village, settlement, etc., he should say:

Allahummaj-‘al Lanaa Bihaa Qararaw Wa Rizqan Hasana.

“O Allah, make for us in it a place of staying and grant us good rizq (sustenance).” (S.K.-Vol. 2 :Pg. 277)

S.43. En route if one breaks one’s journey then when one recommences, to read two rakats nafl (optional) Salah. (Tabrani - S.K. - Vol. 2 : Pg. 233)

S.44. Rasulullah (SAW) did not prefer returning home late at night from a lengthy journey as the women folk maybe inconvenienced in that they may not have sufficient time to groom themselves. (Bukhari- S.K. - Vol. 2 : Pg. 228-230)

S.45. Rasulullah (SAW) is reported to have said that the most suitable time to return home from a journey is the very early part of the night. (Abu Dawud- S.K. - Vol. 2 : Pg. 228)

S.46. Our beloved Rasulullah (SAW) has encouraged the bringing of gifts for one’s family when returning from a journey.

(Daar Qoetne - S.K. - Vol. 2 : Pg. 231)

S.47. When returning home from a journey to also read two rak‘ats of nafl (optional) Salah. (Bukhari - S.K. - Vol. 2 : Pg. 234)

S.48. When Nabi (SAW) returned to Madinah Munawwarah during the day he would first go to the Masjid, read two rak‘ats of salah before sitting. (Bukhari S .K . -Vol. 2 : Pg. 235)

S.49. Rasulullah (SAW) used to meet even the children when returning from a journey. (Mishkat -S.K. - Vol. 2 : Pg. 235)

S.50. When returning from a journey to meet one’s children (if they live close by) and one’s wife /ves. (Tabrani - S.K. - Vol. 2 : Pg. 235)

S.51. The Sahabah (R.A) used to embrace each other when returning from a journey. (At-Targhib-S.K. -Vol. 2 : Pg. 238)

S.52. To welcome a distinguished guest by coming out of the town to receive him. (Bukhari - S.K. - Vol. 2 : Pg. 239)

S.53. When departing on a journey (long) to meet family and friends so that they may supplicate (make du‘a) for a safe journey and after returning for family and friends to come to meet the returning traveller.

(Hidaayatoes Saalik - S.K. - Vol. 2 : Pg. 239-240)

S.54. To invite family and friends to meals upon one's safe return from a journey. Such ‘dawat’is termed ‘naqeeah’. (Bukhari-S.K. - Vol. 2 : Pg. 241)

Note 1: This ‘dawat’ is an expression of happiness for a safe return and ‘dawat’ at the time of happiness is approved in Shariah.

Note 2: However, it will not be permissible to participate in any ‘dawat’ if it is ascertained that it is for pomp, show and to gain name and fame.

S.55. Upon completion of one’s work to return home from the travel as quickly as possible, (this is applicable to even the Hajj journey). (Bukhari-S.K. - Vol. 2: Pg. 234)

S.56. Hazrat Ali (R.A) is reported to have said that the following are befitting good human behaviour:

1. To regularly go to the Masjid;

2. To form organizations of Muslims that will help each other in Deeni (religious) activities;

3. To help poor travellers with one's excess provisions;

4. To display kindness and compassion towards the fellow travellers;

5. To be not gloomy and glum towards the co-travellers but rather be jovial and happy, however, in one’s joviality to ensure that one does not transgress the laws of Shariah. (Ma ‘arifoel Qur‘an - S.K. - Vol. 2: Pg. 266)

S.57. When reading compulsory (Fard) Salah on a journey to call out both the Adhan and the Iqamah. (Tirmidhi - S.K. VOL. 2 : Pg. 217)

S.58. Whilst on a journey to not unnecessarily omit the Sunnah and Nafl Salah. (Tirmidhi -S.K. - Vol. 2: Pg. 218)

S.59. Our Nabi (SAW) would not leave out the 2 Rakaats after the Maghrib Salah and the 2 Rakaats before the Fard of Fajr Salaah, whether at home or on a journey. (S.K. - Vol. 2 : Pg. 219)

A/N ;)

So there ends the beautiful Sunnats of travelling, may Allah SWT grant us all the Tawfeeq to act upon them! Aameen ;) Which Du’a from above you liked most? I loved the A‘ibunaa…;D

With Duas and Salaam,

abdurRahman (Gudi ;))