اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ سُبْحَانَ الَّذِي سَخَّرَ لَنَا هَذَا وَمَا كُنَّا لَهُ مُقْرِنِينَ وَإِنَّا إِلَى رَبِّنَا لَمُنقَلِبُونَ
Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar. Subhanal-ladhi sakhkhara lana hadha wa ma kunna lahu muqrinin, wa inna ila Rabbina lamunqalibun
Allah is the Greatest (3x). Glory to the One who has subjected this for us, and we could not have done it ourselves. And indeed, to our Lord we will return.
The full travel sequence: three takbirs followed by the Quranic verse. The Prophet ﷺ would also add: "We ask You in this journey for righteousness, piety, and deeds that please You." He would say "Allahu Akbar" when ascending high ground and "SubhanAllah" when descending into valleys — a geographic rhythm of dhikr that turns the landscape into a prayer rug.
Related Du'as
سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ
Glory be to Allah. (Said when descending a valley or landing.)
Sahihسُبْحَانَ الَّذِي سَخَّرَ لَنَا هَٰذَا وَمَا كُنَّا لَهُ مُقْرِنِينَ وَإِنَّا إِلَىٰ رَبِّنَا لَمُنقَلِبُونَ
Glory to the One who has subjected this for us, and we could never have it by our own efforts. And indeed, to our Lord we will surely return.
Sahihآيِبُونَ تَائِبُونَ عَابِدُونَ لِرَبِّنَا حَامِدُونَ
We return repentant, worshipping, and praising our Lord.
Sahihاللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ
Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest. (Said when ascending a hill or taking off.)
Sahih