بِسْمِ اللهِ، تُبْتُ إِلَى اللهِ، أَسْلَمْتُ أَمْرِي إِلَى اللهِ، لَا حَوْلَ وَلَا قُوَّةَ إِلَّا بِاللهِ
In the name of Allah, I turn to Allah in repentance, I submit my affair to Allah, there is no might nor power except with Allah.
Bismillahi, tubtu ila Allah, aslamtu amri ila Allah, la hawla wa la quwwata illa billah
When to Read
This dua is recommended to be recited just before signing any contract, agreement, or important document. It serves as a declaration of reliance on Allah (SWT) and an acknowledgement of His power and will, especially when embarking on significant undertakings that involve potential outcomes beyond our control.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a clear intention to entrust the outcome to Allah. It is ideally recited audibly but can also be recited silently. The key is the heartfelt submission and acknowledgement of Allah's might and your dependence on Him, particularly in matters of trust and commitment that arise from signing contracts.
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting this dua before entering into an agreement reinforces the believer's reliance on Allah. It acknowledges that all power and strength come from Him, mitigating any sense of self-sufficiency or pride. By submitting one's affair to Allah, the individual seeks His guidance, protection from deceit or loss, and blessings in the outcome of the contract. It's a way of seeking divine assurance before making a commitment that could have significant worldly implications.
Source & Authentication
The narrator said: 'Umar ibn Al-Khattab said: 'When the Messenger of Allah ﷺ wrote (a letter) to the people of Yemen, he wrote: 'Bismillah, tubtu ila Allah, aslamtu amri ila Allah, la hawla wa la quwwata illa billah. (In the name of Allah, I turn to Allah in repentance, I submit my affair to Allah, there is no might nor power except with Allah).'' (Sunan Abi Dawud 5079). This hadith shows the Prophet's ﷺ practice of reciting this specific invocation before undertaking significant communications or potentially binding actions, emphasizing reliance on Allah.