Discover the Virtues of Reciting This Du’a Upon Entering Your Car!
Seeking refuge in Allah with short and effective supplications when entering our vehicles, which are an indispensable part of our daily lives, is both a tradition and provides spiritual blessings. What are the meanings and virtues of the prayers to be recited before getting into a car? Here’s some guidance on this topic…
Du’a to Recite When Entering Your Car (Surah Az-Zukhruf)
This is an important du’a that the Prophet (PBUH) recommended reciting before entering a car. This prayer asks for your journey to be safe and blessed.
Recitation: “…Subhanallazî sehhara lenâ hazâ wa mâ künnâ lehû mukrinîn. Wa innâ ilâ Rabbinâ le münkali-bûn.”
Meaning: “…Glory be to Him Who has subjugated this for us, and we were not worthy of it. Indeed, We are returning to our Lord.” (Surah Az-Zukhruf, 13-14)
It is stated that the person who recites this du’a will die without dismounting from his mount, he will be considered a martyr. This further highlights the importance and virtue of this prayer.
Du’a to Recite When Entering Your Car (Surah Hud)
Another du’a that can be recited before starting to drive is taken from Surah Hud. This prayer asks for Allah’s help and protection during your journey.
Recitation: “…Bismillâhi mecrâhâ wa mursâhâ inne rabbî leğafûru’r-rahîm”
Meaning: “…In the name of Allah is its movement and its halting. Indeed, my Lord is Forgiving and Merciful.” (Surah Hud, 41)
Benefits of the Du’a
- Finding spiritual peace by seeking refuge in Allah and praising Him
- Praying for your journey to pass safely
- Making supplications with the intention of attaining the rank of martyrdom
- Being more conscious and careful while driving