Prayer for Traveling by Land, Sea, and Air, Know the Extraordinary Virtues

Kapanlagi.com - In living life, it is only right for humans, especially Muslims, to surrender to Allah SWT. Therefore, in carrying out various activities, Muslims are required to start by reciting prayers, including when they are about to travel by vehicle. There are prayers for traveling by land, sea, and air that can be recited as a form of surrender and seeking safety from Allah SWT.

As is known, anything can happen during a journey. Accidents can occur due to negligence or disasters. By reciting prayers when traveling, Muslims can ask for the protection of Allah SWT to always be protected during the journey. Reciting prayers when traveling by land, sea, and air also provides inner peace when someone is traveling.

So, how do you recite the prayers for traveling by land, sea, and air? To find out, read the following review:

1. Prayer for Land Transportation

Prayer for Land Transportation (credit: unsplash)

Reading a prayer before boarding a land vehicle can protect a Muslim from any harm that may occur. Here is the prayer for boarding a land vehicle and its meaning:

"Subhaanalladzi sakhoro lana hadza wa ma kunna lahu muqrinin, wa innaa ilaa robbina lamunqolibuun."

Meaning:

"Glory be to Allah who has made this (vehicle) subservient to us, and we did not have the ability to control it, and indeed, we will return to our Lord."

2. Prayer for Sea Transportation

Sea Travel Prayer (credit: unsplash)

Sea travel is no less risky than land travel. Therefore, to be granted safety, Muslims are also advised to read a prayer before boarding a sea vehicle, as follows:

"Bismillaahi majrahaa wa mursaahaa inna robbii laghofuurur rohiim."

Meaning:

"In the name of Allah, it sails and anchors. Indeed, my Lord is indeed the Most Forgiving, the Most Merciful." (Narrated by Imam Nawawi).

3. Air Travel Prayer

Air Travel Prayer (credit: unsplash)

When boarding an aircraft, passengers can only surrender and entrust their safety to Allah SWT. Here is a prayer that a Muslim can recite when boarding a plane:

"Allaahumma hawwin 'alainaa safaranaa hadzaa wathwi 'annaa bu'dahu allaahumma anta ashshoohibu fissafari walkholiifatu fil-ahl."

Meaning:

"O Allah, make this journey easy for us and shorten its distance. O Allah, be our companion during the journey and protect our family as well."

4. The Virtue of Reciting the Travel Prayer

The Virtue of Reciting the Travel Prayer (credit: unsplash)

For a Muslim, reciting the prayer before boarding a vehicle has various important virtues. By reciting this prayer, Muslims direct their hearts and minds towards Allah SWT. Here are some virtues of reciting the prayer before boarding a vehicle for a Muslim:

1. Protection from Allah SWT

Reciting the prayer before boarding a vehicle is a form of acknowledging our dependence on Allah SWT. By reciting this prayer, we seek protection and safety from Allah SWT while on a journey. Allah SWT is the true guardian, and reciting this prayer is a way to remind ourselves that only Allah has full control over everything.

2. Obtaining Mercy and Blessings

Allah SWT has the power to bestow mercy and blessings upon anyone who sincerely asks for it. In the prayer before boarding a vehicle, Muslims seek the mercy and blessings of Allah so that their journeys are always filled with goodness, fortune, and smoothness.

3. Cultivating Gratitude

Reciting the prayer before boarding a vehicle is a form of expressing gratitude to Allah for the opportunity to travel. By realizing that a journey is a gift, we convey our gratitude to Allah for being given the chance to explore the world.

4. Strengthening the Bond with Allah SWT

Reciting the prayer before boarding a vehicle is an important moment to draw closer to Allah SWT. When uttering the words of this prayer, one feels the presence of Allah more closely and experiences His limitless protection. This helps build a strong bond between the servant and the Creator.

5. A Reminder of Death and the Hereafter

Journeys are part of temporary life. By reading the prayer for boarding a vehicle, we are reminded of the temporary nature of this life and directed to prepare ourselves spiritually. This prayer also reminds us of the importance of paying attention to our actions and preparing for the afterlife.

Those are some of the prayers for boarding land, sea, and air vehicles, as well as their virtues for a Muslim. May it be beneficial, increase knowledge, and strengthen faith as a Muslim. Amen.

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