بِسْمِ اللَّهِ، تَوَكَّلْتُ عَلَى اللَّهِ، وَلاَ حَوْلَ وَلاَ قُوَّةَ إِلاَّ بِاللَّهِ
In the name of Allah, I place my trust in Allah. There is no power and no strength except with Allah.
Bismillah, tawakkaltu 'ala Allah, wa la hawla wa la quwwata illa billah.
When to Read
This powerful supplication is recited when stepping out of your home, especially when embarking on a journey or task that requires courage and firmness, such as advocating for justice. It serves as a profound reminder of reliance on Allah before facing any challenge.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction as you are leaving your home. Take a moment to reflect on its meaning: acknowledging Allah's name, submitting your affairs to Him, and recognizing that all strength and ability to act comes solely from Him. It is best recited audibly.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a declaration of complete reliance on Allah (tawakkul). The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ promised protection, sufficiency, and guidance to whoever recites it upon leaving their home. It instills courage by reminding us that our strength is not our own, but a gift from Allah, enabling us to stand firm for what is right.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Anas: The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said, "When a man goes out of his house and says: 'Bismillah, tawakkaltu 'ala Allah, wa la hawla wa la quwwata illa billah,' it is said to him: 'You have been sufficed, you have been protected, and you have been guided.' Satan turns away from him. Then another Satan says to him: 'How can you deal with a man who has been sufficed, protected, and guided?'" (Sunan Abi Dawud 5095, graded Hasan by some scholars. Similar narrations are found in Jami' al-Tirmidhi 3426, graded Sahih).