Prayer When the Vehicle Starts Moving and the Virtue of Practicing It

Dream – Prayer when riding a vehicle is not only recited when the car, motorcycle, plane, or boat is moving. As weak creatures, the prayer can be recited when the vehicle just starts moving.

Nowadays, human mobility has been facilitated by the presence of transportation, both private and public. However, this convenience is also accompanied by the risk of accidents caused by various factors. Human error or vehicle damage can lead to accidents.

Everyone should ensure that the vehicle they are about to ride is safe to use or drive. After considering the safety factors, it is time to surrender oneself by seeking protection and safety from Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.

One effort to avoid unavoidable misfortune is to seek safety from the Almighty by reciting prayers when the vehicle starts moving.

So, what is the prayer when the vehicle starts moving? Let's take a look at the prayer when the vehicle starts moving below, as summarized by Dream from various sources.

1. Prayer When the Vehicle Starts Moving

The prayer when the vehicle starts moving is recited when you are about to travel. This prayer is recited to seek safety during the journey, including the journey to or from the Holy Land for the purpose of Hajj. Here is the prayer when the vehicle starts moving that you need to know:

اللَّهُمَّ حَوِّلْ عَلَيْنَا سَفَرَنَا هَذَا وَأَطْوَلْ عَنَّا بُعْدَهُ.اللَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ الصَّاحِبُ فِي السَّفَرِ وَالْخَلِيفَةُ فِي الْأَهْلِ.

Allahumma hawwin 'alainaa safaranaa hadzaa waathwi 'annaa bu'dahu.Allohumma antashookhibu fiissafari walkholiifatu fiil ahli.

Meaning: "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 the family."

2. Prayer When the Vehicle Starts Moving

In addition to the above prayer, there are other prayers that can be practiced when the vehicle starts moving. Here is the prayer:

الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي سَخَّرَ لَنَا هَذَا وَمَا كُنَّا لَهُ مُقْرِنِينَ وَإِنَّا إِلَى رَبِّنَا لَمُنْقَلِبُونَ

Alhamdulillahil ladzi sakhkhoro lana hadza wa ma kunna lahu muqrinina wa inna ila rabbina lamunqalibun

Meaning: "All praise is due to Allah who has subjected all of this to us, whereas we were not capable of subduing it, and indeed to our Lord we will return."

3. Prayer When the Vehicle Starts Moving

In addition to the above two prayers, there is another prayer that can be practiced when riding a vehicle, especially when the vehicle starts moving. Here is the prayer:

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ مَجْرَاهَا وَمُرْسَاهَا إِنَّ رَبِّي لَغَفُورٌ رَّحِيمٌ

Bismillaahi majrehaa wa mursaahaa inna robbii laghofuurur rohiim

Meaning: "In the name of Allah, who runs its course and anchors it. Indeed, my Lord is Forgiving and Merciful." (Narrated by Imam Nawawi).

The Virtue of Reciting the Prayer When Riding a Vehicle

When the vehicle starts moving, recite a prayer to seek protection from Allah. During the journey, unexpected negative things may happen. To prevent them, it is advisable to seek safety from Him. For Allah has the power to protect His servants and grant them good fortune.

Reciting the prayer when the vehicle starts moving is an important practice. The prayers mentioned above have virtues for those who practice them. Here are some virtues of reciting the prayer when the vehicle starts moving:

1. Protection from Allah SWT

Reciting the prayer when riding a vehicle becomes an act of seeking protection from Allah SWT. Anything can happen unexpectedly during the journey. Reciting the prayer sincerely can be the right practice to seek safety until reaching the destination and returning home.

2. Attaining Rewards

Not only as an act of seeking protection, reciting the prayer when the vehicle starts moving can also bring rewards. Indeed, reciting prayers is not for Allah, but for ourselves. Prayer is also an act of worship that should be practiced by every Muslim.

3. Safer and More Comfortable Journey

Reciting the prayer when the vehicle starts moving will also bring peace to the heart. If the heart is at peace, there will be a sense of comfort and security during the journey. One no longer needs to worry because they fully rely on Allah SWT for their safety.

4. Receiving Help on the Way

As we know, various unexpected things can happen during the journey. For example, traffic jams or flat tires, among other problems. By reciting the prayer when riding a vehicle, Allah SWT will send help to you through other people if there is an urgent matter.