Arabic
سُبْحَانَ الَّذِي سَخَّرَ لَنَا هَٰذَا وَمَا كُنَّا لَهُ مُقْرِنِينَ وَإِنَّا إِلَىٰ رَبِّنَا لَمُنقَلِبُونَ
Transliteration
Subhanal-ladhee sakhkhara lana hadha wa ma kunna lahu muqrineen, wa inna ila Rabbina lamunqaliboon
Translation
Glory to Him who has brought this vehicle under our control, though we could never have done it ourselves. And indeed, to our Lord we will surely return.
Context
Recite immediately upon settling into your plane, train, or car seat before starting a journey.
Reference
Sahih Muslim 1342
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Sahih Muslim 1342