GOING ABROAD DUA – Easy Way
“GOING ABROAD DUA” – Dua for going abroad: A story from the heart
Brother, now this story is of 2018. I was going abroad for the first time—to the UK. Yes, the same England, where the cold breeze and the “Sorry” spoken in English are very famous. But the real thing is that I was full of tension from inside. First international trip, fear in the heart and mother’s blessings on the head.
I remember, I was packing, mother was repeating the same thing again and again—”Son, read the morning namaaz, and definitely read this dua when you board the flight.”
I asked, “Amma which dua?”
She said, “Dua for the journey, and the dua that Rasul Allah ﷺ told when someone travels a long distance or goes to another country.”
Now I started thinking—can everything really be fine with one dua?
What is the effect of “dua”?
Have you ever had the sensation that your heart lightens when you pray Allah for something when you are feeling down?
That is exactly what happened to me.
When the plane was about to take off, I closed my eyes and repeated the prayer my mother had taught me:
” رَبِّنَا لَمُنقَلِبُونَ”
Brother, it was as if peace descended in my heart. A strange kind of faith. As if someone is watching from above, taking care of me.
Dua is not just words
People think that Dua is just words. No friend, Dua is the name of the faith that you have on Allah.
Just like your father goes out, and you wave your hand from the window—why? Because you are sure that he will return.
In the same way, there is faith in Dua. And when you are going abroad, this faith becomes even more important.
Why? due to the fact that you will be leaving behind your home, people, language, and cuisine. And there you need one thing that makes you strong from within—Dua.
Which Dua should you read when you are going abroad?
Now let me tell you the real thing for which you have come here.
- Travel Dua:
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Transliteration:
Wa ma kunna lahu muqrineen subhanal-ladhi sakh-khara lana haadha. Wa inna ila Rabbina lamunqaliboon.
Its meaning?
“Pure is the one who brought this under our control, otherwise we were not capable, and we have to return to our Lord.”
This prayer gives peace to the heart. And reminds us that whatever exists is by the order of Allah.
- Prayer while leaving home:
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Transliteration:
Bismillah, tawakkaltu ‘alallah, wa la hawla wa la quwwata illa billah.
Meaning?
“In the name of Allah, I put my trust in Allah, strength and power are only from Allah.”
After this prayer, when you stand in the line at the airport, you will feel as if someone is with you as a backup.
Does it really work?
You will ask, “Brother, does this really change anything?”
Yes friend. It does.
When your bag gets misplaced, and you are worried, this prayer gives you patience.
When you are scared in the visa interview, this prayer gives you courage.
And when you stand alone in a strange city, this prayer gives you the confidence that you are not alone.
Experience shows that prayer is with you
When I reached UK, everything was new in the beginning. Cold, strange people, different food. But every day when I repeated this prayer in my prayers, it felt as if someone was saying from within – “You are fine, Allah is watching.”
Sometimes it feels as if Ammi’s voice is coming in my ears, “Son, definitely read the Dua.”
Emotion and Dua – both go together
Those who say that Dua is just an old fashioned thing, just let them experience it once. Then see how their eyes will become moist.
Because when no one understands you, when you feel lonely, when you have no way out – that is where Dua starts.
How prayer turns your fear into faith
Now think—when you are boarding a flight to a new country for the first time, what goes on in your mind?
“Will there be any visa problem?”
“Will anyone understand me there?”
“What will I do with the language?”
Such questions start to shake a person’s courage. But brother, when you connect with Allah, this fear starts breaking into pieces.
Prayer gives peace to your heart, as if someone is saying from within, “Come on son, I am with you.”
This is not a film dialogue, this is my life experience.
I have seen how Allah makes a way even in difficult situations—just call from your heart.
Prayer and planning – keep both together
Now the thing is that reading a prayer does not mean that you do not do anything yourself.
Prayer does not tell you to sit down and leave everything to Allah.
No brother.
The prayer says, “Do your hard work and have expectations from me.”
When I went for the visa interview, I had prepared myself. Papers, answers, everything. But still my heart was trembling.
And there I recited the prayer. I went in, and Alhamdulillah—everything went smoothly.
So yes, prayer and planning—like rice and masala in biryani. Both are needed.
Dua for those living abroad
If you are already living abroad, then there are some special prayers for you too which you should remember.
Why? Because life there is not easy either.
Loneliness, stress, work pressure—everything on one side. On the other side are the recollections of home.
These prayers give you courage in such a situation:
- Dua to be read in times of distress and trouble:
“اللَّهُمَّ لاُ سَهْلُ إِلاَّ مُا جُعَلْتُهُ سُهْلاً”,” وُّنْتُ تُجْعَلُ الْحسْنُ إِعا شِئْتُ سَهْلاً”
“”Ya Allah, nothing is simple except what You make easy. And You remove the sorrow. Can make it even easier if you want.”
This prayer comes straight from the heart, and you will see, circumstances start changing.
- For Rizk and Barkat:
“اللَّهُمَّ عاکْفِنِي بِحَلالِكَ عَنْ حَرَامِكَ“,”
Meaning?
“O Allah, give me enough of the halal things so that I don’t go towards the haram, and make me independent of others.”
When you feel that your salary is less, or you feel that you are not able to manage your expenses – then just say this dua.
You will see the difference yourself.
Are you prepared to use your dua to ease the journey?
Now think – will you start your every journey with a dua from today?
Will you call Allah from your heart, not from your mouth?
Friend, this is not a long ritual. It takes two minutes. But the effect it has, affects your entire life.
Have you ever had the impression that you are the only person in the world?
Then understand, Allah can become your companion just at the distance of one dua.
That moment when prayer saved me
Should I tell you another story now?
I was in Italy at that time. For the first time.
No acquaintances, no knowledge of the place.
Just a tourist guide and my bag.
I missed the train at 11 pm. Phone battery was 10% and the next train was at 6 am.
The station was deserted, and I was sitting there thinking—what now?
Only one thought in my heart—”Allah, you are watching, aren’t you?”
I sat there and recited the same prayer:
“No one can tell me anything, no one can tell me anything.”
Brother, believe me, after ten minutes I saw a Pakistani uncle. He recognized me and took me to his house. He provided me with food and a place to sleep.
He even dropped me off back at the station in the morning.
Now what will you call this?
Coincidence?
No friend, this was the effect of the prayer.
A special reminder for those who live away from home
If you are away, or are preparing to go out, then always remember these 3 things:
- Make prayer your habit
Pray always, not just at difficult times. Pray like you breathe. - Go out with the blessings of your parents
No matter how big you become, the blessings of your parents fill you with the strength that no job or degree in the world can give. - Do not leave prayer
Rizk (living) is not only available by prayer, but also by action. Prayer teaches you discipline and also gives blessings.
A small deed, a big victory
From today onwards, whenever you look at your passport, air ticket, or pack your bags—just recite this one dua:
“بِسْمِ اللَّهِ، تَوَكَّلْتُ عَلَى اللَّهِ، وَلَا حَوْلَ وَلَا قُوَّةَ إِلَّا بِاللَّهِ”
You will see how this small thing can get you out of big troubles.
Result – You are not alone, prayer is your companion
See, going abroad is not an easy task.
New place, new system, new culture.
But when you have Allah with you, and you are sure that you will get His help at every turn – then fear itself accepts defeat.
I am not telling you things read from a book.
I have experienced all this myself.
Before every flight, before every interview, while entering every new city, I made only one thing my companion – prayer.
And every time, Allah took care of me.
So the next time you start going abroad, just remember this – “Pray, do it with your heart, do it with faith.”
FAQs
- Which prayer should be read before going abroad?
The most important are the duaas for travelling: “سُبْحَانَ الَّذِي سَخَّرَ لَنَا هَذَا…” and when leaving the house:
“بِسْمِ اللَّهِ، تَوَكَّلْتُ عَلَى اللَّهِ…” 2. Do duas really help?
Yes, Allah surely helps when you recite from your heart and believe in it.
3. Can I pray in English?
Absolutely! Allah listens to the voice of the heart, not the tongue. Speak from the heart.
- How to deal with loneliness abroad?
With prayers and prayers. They make you strong from within.
- Can prayers help in getting a visa?
Everything is in Allah’s hands. Keep up prayers and hard work. Leave the result to Allah.