Prayer After Sitting Inside the Aircraft and Tips for a Calm First Flight

Dream – Prayers for a Safe Journey are not only applicable when using motorized vehicles such as cars, motorcycles, or trains. We also perform the same when traveling by air, starting with reciting prayers before boarding the plane.

Not only when boarding the plane, the same expectation can also be recited by reading prayers after sitting inside the aircraft. In the current hajj season, pilgrims who are on their pilgrimage journey can practice it as an addition to their good deeds. 

Indonesian hajj pilgrims travel back and forth from the departure embarkation to Jeddah or Madinah International Airport. Unlike in the past when ships were used as transportation for hajj, which took longer.

When boarding a plane, especially for those who are first-timers, sometimes there is a feeling of worry about something happening during the journey. Negative thoughts about flying will arise, making the heart uncomfortable.

This feeling of worry can be alleviated by first reciting prayers when boarding the plane, starting with the prayer after sitting inside the aircraft.

So, what is the prayer to recite after sitting inside the aircraft? Let's take a look at the prayer below, as summarized by Dream from reliable sources.

First Time Flying Tips

Traveling by plane has become a favorite choice for many people. The short duration makes long-distance travel more effective. Flying can provide an interesting experience for someone, especially for first-time flyers.

To avoid confusion during the flight, pay attention to the following tips as summarized by Dream from various sources:

1. Arrive at the Airport Early

Boarding a plane is different from taking a bus, where departure can be done with a relatively tight schedule. It is advisable to arrive at the airport two hours before the scheduled departure stated on the ticket. This time is used for security and baggage checks, check-in, and boarding. This process takes a long time because you have to queue. That's why you need to depart early.

2. Security and Baggage Check

Your baggage will be checked by officers using a metal detector. You may also be asked to remove metal accessories from your body, such as belts, watches, phones, and others. Sharp weapons and other dangerous objects are not allowed.

3. Check-In

Check-in is the official procedure of the airline to record each passenger who will board the plane. You need to find the check-in counter that corresponds to the airline. During check-in, you will be asked to show your ticket and ID card or passport if you are traveling abroad.

Then your baggage will be weighed before entering the baggage area. There will be an additional charge if your baggage exceeds the specified quota. After that, you will receive a boarding pass as a sign to enter the plane and your seat number.

4. Immigration Process

For those of you who are going to travel abroad, after check-in, you need to go through the immigration process. Your passport will be checked by officers through scanning or biometric passports.

5. Boarding

Examine carefully the boarding pass you receive during check-in. It contains instructions for the waiting area and gate where you will wait for the plane. Pay attention to the boarding time as well!

6. Entering and Sitting in the Plane

After the announcement for passengers, get ready to queue to enter the plane and find your seat. The seat number is usually located above the seat. Usually, there will be flight attendants who ask and inform you about your seat location.

Prayer After Sitting Inside the Aircraft

After knowing some things before traveling by plane mentioned above, you also need to recite a prayer after sitting inside the aircraft. Here is the prayer:

للهُ أَكْبَر، اللهُ أكْبر، الله أكْبَر، سُبْحَانَ الَّذِي سَخَّرَ لَنَا هَذَا، وَمَا كُنَّا لَهُ مُقْرِنِينَ، وَإِنَّا إِلَى رَبِّنَا لَمُنْقَلِبُونَ، اللهُمَّ إِنَّا نَسْأَلُكَ فِي سَفَرِنَا هَذَا الْبِرَّ وَالتَّقْوَى، وَمِنَ الْعَمَلِ مَا تَرْضَى، اللهُمَّ هَوِّنْ عَلَيْنَا سَفَرَنَا هَذَا، وَاطْوِ عَنَّا بُعْدَهُ، اللهُمَّ أَنْتَ الصَّاحِبُ فِي السَّفَرِ، وَالْخَلِيفَةُ فِي الْأَهْلِ

Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, Subhanalladzi sakkhoro lana hadza wa maa kunnaa lahu muqrinin, wa innaa ilaa robbinaa lamunqolibun, allahumma inna nas'aluka fii safarinaa hadzal birro wat taqwa wa minal 'amal maa tardho, allahumma hawwin 'alaina safarona hadza wa athwi 'annaa bu'dahu, allahumma antas shohibu fis safari wal kholifatu fil ahli, allahumma inni a'udzubika min wa'tsaais safari wa kaabatil mandzhori wa suuil munqolibi fil maali wal ahli

Meaning: "Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest. Glory be to Allah who has made this (plane) subservient to us, whereas we were not capable of mastering it, and indeed to our Lord we shall return. O Allah, we ask for goodness and piety in this journey, we ask for deeds that You are pleased with. O Allah, make our journey easy and shorten the distance for us. O Allah, You are our companion in travel and the successor in our family. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the difficulties of travel, the unpleasant sight upon return, and the bad fate in wealth and family."

That's the prayer to recite after sitting inside the aircraft along with some tips for first-time flying. May this article be useful!