بِسْمِ اللهِ، تَوَكَّلْتُ عَلَى اللهِ، وَلَا حَوْلَ وَلَا قُوَّةَ إِلَّا 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 upon Allah. There is no might nor power except with Allah. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from straying or being led astray, from slipping or causing others to slip, from wronging or being wronged, and from acting foolishly or being treated foolishly.
Bismillah, tawakkaltu 'alallah, 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
Recite this dua when you are leaving your home with the intention of addressing a grievance, seeking to resolve a dispute, or engaging in any situation where conflict might arise or where you need to assert your rights or seek justice. It's particularly relevant when the outcome is uncertain and you wish for Allah's protection and guidance.
How to Read
Begin by reciting 'Bismillah' (In the name of Allah). Then, state your reliance on Allah, 'Tawakkaltu 'alallah' (I rely upon Allah), acknowledging that ultimate control and strength belong to Him. Finally, utter the supplication 'Wa la hawla wa la quwwata illa billah' (There is no might nor power except with Allah), reaffirming your dependence. The core of the dua is seeking Allah's protection from various forms of misguidance, error, injustice, and foolishness, both in your actions and in how others treat you. Utter it with sincerity and a conscious heart, fully aware of the meaning behind each word.
Virtues & Benefits
This comprehensive dua, taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, offers immense protection. By reciting it, you are seeking Allah's refuge from: - Going astray or causing others to stray from the right path. - Making mistakes or leading others into error. - Committing injustice or being subjected to it. - Behaving ignorantly or being treated with ignorance. It signifies complete reliance on Allah (tawakkul) and acknowledges His power over all matters, which is a cornerstone of a believer's strength and peace of mind.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Anas bin Malik (may Allah be pleased with him): The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: "When a person goes out of his house saying: 'Bismillah, tawakkaltu 'alallah, wa la hawla wa la quwwata illa billah', it is said to him: 'You have been sufficed, you have been guided, and you have been protected.' And the Shaitan (devil) moves away from him. Then another Shaitan says: 'How can you deal with a person who has been sufficed, guided, and protected?'" (Sunan Abi Dawud 1700, graded Hasan by Al-Albani)