بِسْمِ اللَّهِ، تَوَكَّلْتُ عَلَى اللَّهِ، وَلاَ حَوْلَ وَلاَ قُوَّةَ إِلاَّ بِاللَّهِ. 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 from straying or being led astray, from stumbling or being caused to stumble, from wronging or being wronged, 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
This powerful supplication is best recited just as you are stepping out of your home, especially when embarking on a path that involves voluntary simplicity, moving away from material comforts, or entering a new phase of life that requires reliance on Allah. It's a declaration of dependence on the Creator before facing the unknown, seeking His protection from errors, temptations, and injustices that might arise from the journey itself or from interactions with others.
How to Read
Recite this dua aloud, with sincerity and conviction, as you are physically leaving your dwelling. Place your right foot forward as you say the first part, 'Bismillah, tawakkaltu 'alallah'. Imagine the immense blessing and power of Allah surrounding you. Reflect on each phrase: acknowledging Allah's name, placing your trust fully in Him, and seeking His protection against spiritual and worldly pitfalls. It's not just a verbal utterance, but a profound state of reliance and humble request.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua offers comprehensive protection. By reciting it, you invoke Allah's safeguarding against making mistakes (adilla aw udalla), against spiritual or physical slips (azilla aw uzalla), against causing harm or being harmed (azlima aw uzlama), and against ignorance or being treated with ignorance (ajhala aw yujhala 'alayya). When leaving home for a life of voluntary simplicity, this seeking of divine guidance and protection is crucial for maintaining one's spiritual state and navigating challenges with grace and steadfastness. It reminds us that true contentment comes not from possessions, but from Allah's closeness and protection.
Source & Authentication
Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said, 'When a person leaves his house, he should say: Bismillah, tawakkaltu 'alallah, 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.) Then it will be said to him: You have been guided, you have been sufficed, and you have been protected. The devil will distance himself from him.' Then one of the devils says: 'How can I deal with a man who has been guided, sufficed, and protected?'