When purchasing a new car or riding any vehicle, a Muslim should express gratitude to Allah, seek the goodness of the vehicle, and recite the Sunnah travel and riding supplications for safety and protection.
سُبْحَانَ الَّذِي سَخَّرَ لَنَا هَٰذَا وَمَا كُنَّا لَهُ مُقْرِنِينَ وَإِنَّا إِلَىٰ رَبِّنَا لَمُنقَلِبُونَ
Subhanalladhi sakhkhara lana hadha wa ma kunna lahu muqrinin, wa inna ila Rabbina lamunqalibun.
Glory be to Him Who has subjected this to us, and we could not have otherwise subdued it. And indeed, to our Lord we shall return.
Quran/Hadith — Quran and Sunnah — Vehicle and travel supplications
Authenticity: No specific new-car dua; general vehicle dua may be used
Meaning and Explanation
A Quranic declaration from Surah Az-Zukhruf acknowledging Allah's favor in making transportation controllable and reminding us of the ultimate return to Allah.
When to Recite
Whenever entering, driving, or embarking on a journey in a new car.
How to Recite
Say 'Bismillah' before entering, sit inside, recite the Quranic verse, and say 'Alhamdulillah' and 'Allahu Akbar'.
Important Notes
When acquiring new property or a vehicle, the Sunnah also encourages asking Allah for its good and the good it was made for, and seeking refuge from its evil.
Benefits
Protects against accidents and evil, instills gratitude, and fulfills a Sunnah of riding a vehicle.
Additional Duas
Content type: Quran/Hadith
Tags:
new car dua
car dua
vehicle dua
travel dua
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
The Prophet (ﷺ) said: 'When any of you buys a new animal or vehicle, let him place his hand on it, mention Allah's name, and say: Allahumma inni as'aluka khayrahu wa khayra ma jubila 'alayh, wa a'udhu bika min sharrihi wa sharri ma jubila 'alayh' (Sunan Abi Dawud).
Yes, saying Bismillah before getting in or starting to drive brings Allah's protection and blessing to your journey.