Dua When Getting into a Car or Vehicle
Explanation
This is the travel dua recited when getting into a car, a bus or any vehicle. It is recited on journeys over land; it reminds us that it is Allah who has placed our means of transport at our service.
Dua Text
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ، سُبْحَانَ الَّذِى سَخَّرَ لَنَا هَذَا وَمَا كُنَّا لَهُ مُقْرِنِينَ، وَإِنَّا إِلَى رَبِّنَا لَمُنْقَلِبُونَ
Transliteration
Bismillah, subhanalladhi sakhkhara lana hadha wa ma kunna lahu muqrinin, wa inna ila Rabbina lamunqalibun.
Meaning
In the name of Allah. Glory be to Allah, who has subjected this to us and who is free from every imperfection; otherwise we could never have managed it. And surely we shall return to our Lord.
What Is Asked in This Dua
Submission to Allah and His protection on the journey; glorifying Allah, who has placed the mount at our service, and remembering the Hereafter.
When and How to Recite
It is recited when getting into a car, a bus or any vehicle, and when setting out on a journey over land.
Virtue
The source book states that this dua is recited to express complete submission to the will of Allah and that there is no other being in whom to seek refuge besides Him; it also reports that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ recited this dua every time he mounted a camel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which dua is recited when getting into a car?
The dua “Bismillah, subhanalladhi sakhkhara lana hadha…” is recited; it is the verse about mounts in Surah Az-Zukhruf.
What did the Prophet ﷺ recite when mounting his ride?
According to the source book, the Messenger of Allah ﷺ recited this dua every time he mounted a camel.
What does the dua for riding a vehicle mean?
It means: I glorify Allah, who has subjected this mount to us; we could never have managed it ourselves, and surely we shall return to our Lord.
Source
Majmu'at al-Ahzab, vol. 1, p. 614 (Az-Zukhruf, 13-14).
The text on this page was prepared by Dua Kitaplığı based on the work cited above. The Arabic text has been transcribed from the original with its vowel marks, and the transliteration in Latin letters and the English meaning are given separately. No virtue or number that does not appear in the source is added to this page. How do we prepare our content?
Published: 1 October 2026 · Last updated: 9 October 2026
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