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Dua for Driving| The Best Dua you should recite before drivng a car

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Renting a dau for driving a car can make you secure and protected. Road accidents have consumed more than 1.19 million lives in 2023 and will increase if we don’t take serious safety measures.

Several road safety measures exist, such as wearing seat belts and avoiding cell phone use. Reciting the dua while driving is also a security measure you can take to spiritually secure yourself and your family.

This blog will unfold the dua to recite before driving a car or bike from the Hadith. We will also talk about its benefits and when and where you should recite it.

What is the Dua for Driving?

Dua for Driving

سبْحَانَ الَّذِي سَخَّرَ لَنَا هَذَا وَمَا كُنَّا لَهُ مُقْرِنِينَ وَإِنَّا إِلَى رَبِّنَا لَمُنْقَلِبُونَ

Dua for Driving in English: Subḥān alladhī sakh-khara lanā hādhā wa mā kunnā lahū muqrinīn. Wa innā ilā rabbinā lamunqalibūn

English translation: Glory is to Him Who has subjected this to us, and we were not able to do it. And, surely, to our Lord are we returning

Hadith: Ali bin Rabi’ah said: “I witnessed Ali having an animal brought to him to ride. When he placed his foot in the stirrup he said: ‘In the Name of Allah,’ (Bismillāh) [three times]. So then, once he had ascended upon its back, he said: ‘All praise is due to Allah.’ (Al-ḥamdulillāh) then he said: Glory is to Him Who has subjected this to us, and we were not able to do it. And, surely, to our Lord are we returning (Subḥān alladhī sakh-khara lanā hādhā wa mā kunnā lahū muqrinīn. Wa innā ilā rabbinā lamunqalibūn).

Then he said: ‘All praise is due to Allah (Al-ḥamdulillāh)’ – three times – and ‘Allah is the Greatest (Allāhu Akbar)’ – three times – ‘Glory is to You, indeed I have wronged myself, so forgive me, for indeed none forgives sins except You (Subḥānaka innī qad ẓalamtu nafsī faghfirlī fa-innahū lā yaghfirudh-dhunūba illā ant).’ Then he laughed. So I said: ‘O Commander of the Believer! What caused you to laugh?’ He said: ‘I saw the Messenger of Allah do as I did, then he (PBUH) laughed, so I said, ‘What cause you to laugh?’ He said: ‘Indeed, your Lord is very pleased with His worshipper when he says: “O my Lord, forgive me my sins, indeed, no one other than You forgives sins.”

Explanation:

This is a Sahih Hadith taken from the book of Trimidhi. In this Hadith, we can see that Ali (RA) is about to ride an animal to somewhere. When he placed his foot on the stirrup he said Bismillah there times.  Saying Bismillah before eating food, riding a horse, and driving adds Allah’s mercy and blessings.

After sitting on the animal, he said Alhamdulillah three times. Thanking God for everything and, in this case, the ride.

Ali (RA) then recite the dua for driving a car or riding an animal: Subḥān alladhī sakh-khara lanā hādhā wa mā kunnā lahū muqrinīn. Wa innā ilā rabbinā lamunqalibūn.

He then said Alhamdulillah and Allāhu Akbar three times. He then recited the second dua for driving, “Subḥānaka innī qad ẓalamtu nafsī faghfirlī fa-innahū lā yaghfirudh-dhunūba illā ant.”

We should follow what Ali (RA) did and recite the supplications for driving a car or bike to gain Allah’s blessings and mercy.

How to recite Dua for Driving?

Here is the method to recite the dua for driving as Ali (RA) did.

Dua for Driving

Reciting these supplications before driving a car in the same manner will be beneficial. Ali (RA) recited this supplication in this format and said that he heard the Holy Prophet (PBUH) reciting the dua for driving or riding an animal in the same format.

Dua for Driving in the Holy Quran

The dua for driving or riding is mentioned in the Holy Quran in Surah Az-Zukhruf Verse 13, so that you may sit firmly on their backs, and remember your Lord’s blessings once you are settled on them, saying, “Glory be to the One Who has subjected these for us, for we could have never done so ˹on our own.

لِتَسْتَوُۥا۟ عَلَىٰ ظُهُورِهِۦ ثُمَّ تَذْكُرُوا۟ نِعْمَةَ رَبِّكُمْ إِذَا ٱسْتَوَيْتُمْ عَلَيْهِ وَتَقُولُوا۟ سُبْحَـٰنَ ٱلَّذِى سَخَّرَ لَنَا هَـٰذَا وَمَا كُنَّا لَهُۥ مُقْرِنِينَ

The last part of this Quranic verse was recited by Ali (RA) and the Holy Prophet (PBUH) as the dua for driving car or riding an animal.

In this surah, the Quran states Allah’s unity and how he is the creator of everything. He created rain, which gave life to lifeless land. He is the one who created ships and animals so that you can ride them. You should sit on their back and remember Allah by saying—(سُبْحَـٰنَ ٱلَّذِى سَخَّرَ لَنَا هَـٰذَا وَمَا كُنَّا لَهُۥ مُقْرِنِينَ)

What are the benefits of reciting Dua for Driving?

Reciting Dua for Driving a car has immence benefits and safety points. You are asking the creator of this universe to protect yourself and your family from unforeseen dangers and accidents.

Here are a few benefits of Dua for Driving which we could think off.

1. Seeking Allah’s Protection

Reciting the Dua before driving is a powerful way to seek Allah’s protection. It asks for safety and security on the road, guarding against accidents and potential dangers. We have also created a detailed guide on the best dua for protection.

2. Enhancing Focus and Calmness

The Dua helps to mentally prepare the driver, promoting calmness and focus. It ensures that you begin your journey with the right mindset. Here are the dua for travelers from Hadith.

3. Inviting Blessings

Reciting the Dua brings blessings to the journey, making it a spiritually enriched experience with positive outcomes. You can also recite SubhanAllah and 4th Kalma to invite Allah’s blessings or you can say La Ilaha Illa Anta Subhanaka Inni Kuntu Minaz Zalimin, which has its own benefits and powers.

4. Reducing Anxiety on the Road

The Dua offers peace of mind, helping reduce anxiety and stress often associated with driving. We have created a guide on best dua to reduce stress and anxiety. You can also recite Dua e Qunoot to reduce anxiety.

Tips to Memorize Dua for Driving

Here are a few tips to memorize the dua for driving a car or bike.

1. Consistency in Recitation

Building the habit of reciting the Dua regularly before driving is key. Repetition will help you memorize it effortlessly over time.

2. Visual Reminders

Place a printed or digital version of the Dua on your car dashboard or phone as a constant reminder to recite it before every journey.

3. Using Audio Aids

Listen to recordings of the Dua to familiarize yourself with the pronunciation and memorize it while driving or at home.

4. Teaching Family Members

Encourage family members, especially children, to recite the Dua before traveling, making it a shared family practice.

5. Associating the Dua with Driving

Make it a habit to associate the act of starting the car with reciting the Dua, embedding it into your daily routine seamlessly.

Wrap Up

So far, we have discussed the best dua you can recite before driving a car or bike. We have also provided references from Hadith and Quranic verses so that you can read them and increase your knowledge.

We have also mentioned the benefits of reciting dua for driving a car and how you can make a habit of reciting it on a daily basis. We hope you will find this guide usefull and share it with other Muslims.

FAQs

What is the dua for driving in English?

Here is the supplication for driving in English transliteration.

Subḥān alladhī sakh-khara lanā hādhā wa mā kunnā lahū muqrinīn. Wa innā ilās rabbinā lamunqalibūn

Is there a dua for driving long distances?

There isn’t a specific dua for driving long distances; you can use the above-mentioned dua for it. You can also recite Ayat Al Kursi with Surah Falaq and Nas before traveling for long distances.

Is there a dua for driving exam and test?

There is no dua to pass the driving test. You have to perfect your driving skills and recite dua for success or dua for exams before the driving exam.

When is the best time to say dua for driving?

The best time to recite this dua is when you sit firmly on your ride, which can be a car or horse. It would be best if you also recited dua for leaving home before getting out of your house.

What else should you know?

Here is a list of a few powerful dua you should know.

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