Nothing can be more unreal than performing Umrah in Ramadan. It is the most soul-stirring voyage that a worshipper can take. Just a few fortunate ones get the opportunity to utilize this life-changing journey to the full during the holiest month of Ramadan. And while you are on this trip, you might require some Duas for Safe Travel and Protection During Ramadan Umrah. These prayers can be your solace in the midst of your spiritual retreat.
Every one of us wishes for Allah’s guidance and protection when He is our Host. And certainly, you get it too. However, it is always better to ask the Creator for His guidance, protection, and blessings as well. A great number of British Muslims who perform Umrah in Ramadan, recite duas to make their journeys more blessed. If you are also in search of the best Ramadan Umrah packages, it is important that you know the duas that you can recite during this journey. We are here with some duas that you may consider adding to your dua list.
Duas to Add to Your Ramadan Umrah Dua List
Here are some duas that you can recite for safe travel, protection, and blessings of the Almighty throughout your journey.
Dua Before Starting Your Journey
Before going on a journey Our Prophet Muhammad (SAW) used to recite the following dua. It is a dua full of blessing that assures the support and the protection of the Almighty during the whole journey. Starting off your trip with this dua is probably the best thing you can do. It is permissible for you to recite it when you get into your car, bus, or airplane for your Umrah journey.
Arabic:
اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ، اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ، اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ، سُبْحَانَ الَّذِي سَخَّرَ لَنَا هَذَا وَمَا كُنَّا لَهُ مُقْرِنِينَ، وَإِنَّا إِلَىٰ رَبِّنَا لَمُنقَلِبُونَ
Transliteration:
Allāhu Akbar, Allāhu Akbar, Allāhu Akbar, Subḥānal-ladhī sakhkhara lanā hādhā wa mā kunnā lahu muqrinīn wa innā ilā rabbinā lamunqalibūn.
Meaning:
“Allah is the Greatest. Glory be to Him Who has subjected this (transport) to us, and we could never have done it (by ourselves). And indeed, to our Lord we will return.”
Dua for Protection and Safety During Travel
Before going for the most spiritual retreat of your life, it is a must that you pray for God’s protection and safety during your journey. No one is against that their trip goes well and that they come back safe to their home. Here is a supplication that you can utter if you are in need of security and protection during your travel.
Arabic:
اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّا نَسْأَلُكَ فِي سَفَرِنَا هَذَا الْبِرَّ وَالتَّقْوَى، وَمِنَ الْعَمَلِ مَا تَرْضَى، اللَّهُمَّ هَوِّنْ عَلَيْنَا سَفَرَنَا هَذَا، وَاطْوِ عَنَّا بُعْدَهُ، اللَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ الصَّاحِبُ فِي السَّفَرِ، وَالْخَلِيفَةُ فِي الْأَهْلِ
Transliteration:
Allāhumma innā nas’aluka fī safarinā hādhā al-birra wa al-taqwā, wa min al-ʿamali mā tarḍā. Allāhumma hawwin ʿalaynā safaranā hādhā waṭwi ʿannā buʿdah. Allāhumma anta al-ṣāḥibu fi al-safar wa al-khalīfatu fi al-ahl.
Meaning:
“O Allah, we ask You during this journey for righteousness and piety, and for deeds that please You. O Allah, make this journey easy for us and shorten its distance. O Allah, You are the Companion on the journey and the Guardian of our family.”
Dua for Ease and Protection in Crowded Spaces
The umrah crowd during Ramadan is one of the biggest at the holy places. In order to get exceptional rewards for performing Umrah in Ramadan, millions gather around the Kaaba. Dealing with huge crowds and long waiting lines is very exhausting. You may say this prayer to make things easier and to be protected in a crowded place while you are following your Umrah rituals.
Arabic:
حَسْبُنَا اللَّهُ وَنِعْمَ الْوَكِيلُ
Transliteration:
Ḥasbunallāhu wa ni‘mal-wakīl.
Meaning:
“Allah is sufficient for us, and He is the Best Disposer of affairs.”
Special Ramadan Dua for Protection From Harm
There is no one more powerful than Allah Almighty. Only He has the power to protect you from all kinds of harm. You can recite this special dua for protection from damage during your Umrah in Ramadan.
Arabic:
اللَّهُمَّ احْفَظْنِي وَاحْفَظْ أَهْلِي وَارْزُقْنِي عِبَادَةً صَادِقَةً فِي رَمَضَانَ
Transliteration:
Allāhumma ihfaẓnī wa ihfaẓ ahli wa urzuqnī ʿibādatan ṣādiqatan fī Ramaḍān.
Meaning:
“O Allah, protect me and my family, and grant me sincere worship during Ramadan.”
Dua for the Safety of Family While You Are Away
If you are performing an Umrah by yourself, it is possible that you are thinking about your family that is at home. It is definitely a beautiful thing to ask Allah for their well-being first of all when you are going to the spiritual retreat and then when you are at the pilgrimage sites. You may say a prayer like this to Allah in order to have your family kept safe and sound.
Arabic:
أَسْتَوْدِعُكُمُ اللَّهَ الَّذِي لَا تَضِيعُ وَدَائِعُهُ
Transliteration:
Astawdī‘ukumullāh alladhī lā taḍī‘u wadā‘i‘uh.
Meaning:
“I leave you in the care of Allah, whose protection never fails.”
Dua Upon Entering Makkah
We all know how sacred Makkah is. Anyone who gets a chance to visit this holy city is fortunate. This will be the first place you will see to perform your Umrah rituals. As you enter this sacred city, you can recite the following dua.
Arabic:
اللَّهُمَّ هَذَا حَرَمُكَ وَأَمْنُكَ، فَحَرِّمْنِي عَلَى النَّارِ، وَآمِنِّي مِنْ عَذَابِكَ يَوْمَ تُبْعَثُ عِبَادُكَ
Transliteration:
Allāhumma hādhā ḥaramuka wa amnuka, faḥarrimnī ‘ala al-nār, wa āminnī min ‘adhābika yawma tub‘athu ‘ibāduk.
Meaning:
“O Allah, this is Your sacred sanctuary and place of safety. Make me forbidden for the Fire and protect me from Your punishment on the Day Your servants are raised.”
Final Words
Performing Umrah during the month of Ramadan is an amazing blessing from Allah to the Muslim community. It is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get one’s sins forgiven and to spiritually renew oneself. If such a blessing has been bestowed upon you, then you can make it overflowing with barakah by reading different duas as you start your journey. Don’t forget to cover your trip with prayers, from asking Allah for a safe and secure journey to requesting Him for pardon and His blessings.
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