بِسْمِ اللهِ، تَوَكَّلْتُ عَلَى اللهِ، وَلاَ حَوْلَ وَلاَ قُوَّةَ إِلاَّ بِاللهِ
In the name of Allah, I trust in Allah. There is no might nor power except with Allah.
Bismillah, tawakkaltu 'alallah, wa la hawla wa la quwwata illa billah
When to Read
This dua is recited when a person intends to leave their home for a journey or even for a short trip. It's a moment of conscious reliance on Allah before stepping out.
How to Read
Recite this simple yet profound dua just as you are about to step out of your home, or place your foot on the first step outside. It's a declaration of faith and dependence on Allah before embarking on your path. The intention behind it is crucial – a sincere acknowledgment that all actions and movements are by Allah's will and power.
Virtues & Benefits
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ promised immense protection for those who recite this dua upon leaving home. It is reported that when this dua is said, it is announced to that person: 'You have been guided, you have been sufficed, and you have been protected.' Consequently, the devils turn away from them. This offering of complete trust in Allah grants peace of mind and a sense of divine guardianship throughout the journey.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Anas: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, 'When a person goes out of his house, he says: 'Bismillah, tawakkaltu 'alallah, wa la hawla wa la quwwata illa billah.' (In the name of Allah, I trust in Allah. There is no might nor power except with Allah). Then it will be said to him: 'You are guided, enough for you and defended.' And a devil from the devils says: 'How can you get to a person whom he has been guided and enough for him?'