Fi Amanillah Meaning
In Allah’s protection. The meaning, Arabic, when to say it, and its source in the Quran and Sunnah.
فِي أَمَانِ اللَّهِ
- Transliteration
- Fī amāni-llāh
- Meaning
- In Allah’s protection
Fi amanillah means “(go) in the protection of Allah”. Muslims say it when someone is leaving or travelling, as a short dua for their safety.
Is it from a hadith?
The phrase “fi amanillah” itself is a common Arabic farewell, not a quoted hadith. The authentic farewell dua from the Sunnah is:
أَسْتَوْدِعُ اللَّهَ دِينَكَ وَأَمَانَتَكَ وَخَوَاتِيمَ عَمَلِكَ
Astawdiʿu-llāha dīnaka wa amānataka wa khawātīma ʿamalik: I entrust to Allah your religion, your trust, and the last of your deeds. Ibn ‘Umar used to say this to people setting out, as the Prophet ﷺ had said it to him (Sunan Abi Dawud 2600, graded sahih).
How to reply
“Fi amanillah” back, or “Wa iyyak” (and you too). For the traveller, see the dua for travelling.
Quran and hadith references link to quran.com and sunnah.com, where you can read the full text. Reviewed 19 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Fi amanillah mean?
“In the protection of Allah.” It is said when saying goodbye.
What is the Sunnah way to say goodbye?
“Astawdi‘ullaha dinaka wa amanataka wa khawatima ‘amalik” (Sunan Abi Dawud 2600, graded sahih).