بِسْمِ اللهِ، تَوَكَّلْتُ عَلَى اللهِ، وَلا حَوْلَ وَلا قُوَّةَ إِلا بِاللهِ. اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ أَنْ أَضِلَّ أَوْ أُضَلَّ، أَوْ أَزِلَّ أَوْ أُزَلَّ، أَوْ أَظْلِمَ أَوْ أُظْلَمَ، أَوْ أَجْهَلَ أَوْ يُجْهَلَ عَلَيَّ.
In the name of Allah, I rely on Allah. There is no might nor power except with Allah. O Allah, I seek refuge in You lest I should stray or be led astray, or slip or cause others to slip, or do wrong or suffer wrong, or be ignorant or be treated ignorantly.
Bismillahi, tawakkaltu 'alallahi, wa la hawla wa la quwwata illa billah. Allahumma inni a'udhu bika an adilla aw udalla, aw azilla aw uzalla, aw azlima aw uzlama, aw ajhala aw yujhala 'alayya.
When to Read
This powerful dua is recommended to be recited when starting any task or activity, especially in the evening when responsibilities might feel overwhelming. Recite it as you begin your chores, prepare dinner, or settle down for the evening, seeking Allah's assistance and protection.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a clear intention to rely on Allah. Utter the words clearly, reflecting on their meaning. It's best to say it before commencing your evening tasks, making it a conscious act of seeking divine help and guidance.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua encompasses seeking Allah's help in numerous aspects. By reciting it, you acknowledge Allah's power and your dependence on Him for strength ('la hawla wa la quwwata illa billah'). It protects you from straying from the right path, making mistakes, or being wronged, ensuring your actions and interactions are guided by divine wisdom and justice. It also shields you from ignorance, both in your own actions and in how others treat you.
Source & Authentication
The narrator mentioned: When the Prophet (ﷺ) would get up to pray, he would raise his voice and say: Allahu Akbar (God is Greatest). Then he would say: 'O Allah, Lord of Jibra’il, Mika’il, and Israfil, Creator of the heavens and the earth, Knower of the unseen and that which is apparent, You judge between Your servants in that wherein they differed. Guide me to that wherein we differed regarding the truth by Your leave. Indeed, You guide whom You will to a straight path.' He also mentioned other supplications. When he would go to his bed, he would say: 'O Allah, protect me from Your punishment on the Day You resurrect Your servants.' (The narrator also mentioned): 'Bismillahi, tawakkaltu 'alallahi, wa la hawla wa la quwwata illa billah.' (In the name of Allah, I rely on Allah. There is no might nor power except with Allah.) He would say this before getting up to pray at night. [Sunan Abi Dawud 4702. The context here is a general supplication for starting any significant endeavor, including the start of one's day or evening activities.]