بِسْمِ اللهِ، تَوَكَّلْتُ عَلَى اللهِ، وَلاَ حَوْلَ وَلاَ قُوَّةَ إِلاَّ 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 trust in 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.
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 supplication is recited when embarking on a journey or leaving one's home for a significant purpose, especially when aiming to establish or restore something of importance, like a family legacy. It's perfect for the moment you step out the door, setting your intention and seeking Allah's protection and guidance for the endeavor ahead.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and full reliance on Allah (Tawakkul). Utter the words clearly, contemplating their meaning. The phrase 'Bismillahi' signifies invoking Allah's name for blessings and protection at the outset. 'Tawakkaltu 'alallahi' expresses complete trust in His plan and capability. The subsequent phrases are a profound plea for protection against various forms of misguidance, error, injustice, and ignorance, both in oneself and from others. It’s often said with a firm voice as one takes their first steps away from home.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a comprehensive shield against numerous spiritual and worldly dangers. By reciting it, you are seeking Allah's protection from errors in judgment (straying), from causing others to err, from making mistakes yourself, from causing others to make mistakes, from oppressing others, from being oppressed, from ignorance, and from being treated with ignorance. When leaving with the intention to rebuild a family legacy, this dua fortifies your resolve and secures your path, ensuring your actions are guided by truth and justice, and that your efforts are protected from unseen harm.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abdullah ibn Amr ibn al-'As (may Allah be pleased with them): The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: When a man says, 'Bismillahi, tawakkaltu 'alallahi, wa la hawla wa la quwwata illa billah,' it is said to him: 'You have been guided, you have been sufficed, and you have been protected.' So the devil stays away from him. Another devil says to his companion: 'How can you deal with a man who has been guided, sufficed, and protected?' (Sunan Abi Dawud 1701). The latter part of the dua, 'Allahumma inni a'udhu bika an adilla...' is also narrated and its meaning is vital for seeking comprehensive protection, especially when undertaking significant responsibilities.