Dua When Stopping on a Journey
Use: Protection at every rest stop, night halt or new lodging
أَعُوذُ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللَّهِ التَّامَّاتِ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا خَلَقَ
A’udhu bi kalimatillahit-tammati min sharri ma khalaq.
I seek refuge in the perfect words of Allah from the evil of what He has created.
Every stop while travelling • Once per stop
Whoever alights somewhere and says it, nothing harms him until he leaves — same wording as the evening protection, distinct hadith and occasion.
📚 Source: Sahih Muslim • Narrated by Khawlah bint Hakim • Grade: Sahih
Verify wording with a teacher; rulings differ — consult scholars.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When should I recite Dua When Stopping on a Journey?
Every stop while travelling. Repeat: Once per stop.
What is the virtue of Dua When Stopping on a Journey?
Whoever alights somewhere and says it, nothing harms him until he leaves — same wording as the evening protection, distinct hadith and occasion.
Where is Dua When Stopping on a Journey from?
Source: Sahih Muslim (narrated by Khawlah bint Hakim). Grade: Sahih. As always, learn the wording from a teacher and consult scholars for rulings.