dua for starting a journey (safar ki dua)

The dua for starting a journey (safar ki dua) is recited to seek Allah's protection and blessings before embarking on a journey. The dua is:

"أُسْتَوْدِعُكُمُ اللهَ الَّذِي لَا تَضِيعُ وَدَائِعُهُ"

which translates to:

"I entrust you to Allah, to whom all entrusted things are not lost."

This dua is typically recited before beginning a journey by any means of transportation, such as a car, plane, train, or boat. Reciting this dua helps to remind us that Allah is the ultimate protector and we rely on Him for our safety during our journey.