Explanation of the Dua for Travel:

The dua “سُبْحَانَ الَّذِي سَخَّرَ لَنَا هَذَا وَمَا كُنَّا لَهُ مُقْرِنِينَ وَإِنَّا إِلَى رَبِّنَا لَمُنقَلِبُونَ”
“Subhana alladhi sakhkhara lana hadha wa ma kunna lahu muqrinin wa inna ila rabbina lamunqaliboon”
Translation: “Glory be to Him who has subjected this for us, and we could not have subdued it ourselves. And to our Lord, we will surely return.”

Significance in the Life of Muhammad (PBUH)

**1. Context of Use:

• This dua was commonly recited by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) when embarking on a journey or using a mode of transport. It acknowledges Allah’s power in making travel and transportation feasible and reflects gratitude for His blessings.

**2. Expression of Humility and Gratitude:

• The Prophet (PBUH) used this dua to express humility, recognizing that human capability is limited and that all provisions and means of travel are granted by Allah.

Source of the Dua

This dua is derived from the Hadith of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and is recorded in various hadith collections. Specifically, it is found in:

• Sahih Muslim, Hadith No. 1342
• Sunan Abu Dawood, Hadith No. 2600

The dua reflects the Prophet’s (PBUH) practice of invoking Allah’s name and expressing gratitude before embarking on a journey, emphasizing the importance of recognizing Allah’s role in all aspects of life.