Complete Guide to Sunnah Travel Prayer: Intention, Procedure, Supplication, and Its Virtues

When going on a long journey, Islam recommends performing two rak'ahs of sunnah travel prayer as an inner effort and trust in Allah SWT. This practice seeks guidance, ease, protection, and safety during the trip. The evidence is strong, including the habit of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) who always prayed two rak'ahs when leaving a place (narrated by Anas bin Malik). This prayer also serves as the best provision for the family left behind (narrated by Ath-Thabrani) and a means to seek Allah's help (QS. Al-Baqarah: 45). The time for performing it is flexible, but it is recommended just before departure. The procedure is like any sunnah prayer: intention, reciting Al-Fatihah, Surah Al-Kafirun in the first rak'ah, Al-Ikhlas in the second, then salam. Afterwards, it is recommended to recite Ayat Kursi and Surah Quraisy. The intention for the sunnah travel prayer: Ushalli sunnatas safari rak'ataini lillahi ta'ala. The journey should be for a good purpose and not for sin. May the journey always be under His protection. https://mozaik.inilah.com/ibadah/panduan-lengkap-salat-sunnah-safar-niat-tata-cara-doa-dan-keutamaannya