بِسْمِ اللهِ، تَوَكَّلْتُ عَلَى اللهِ، وَلَا حَوْلَ وَلَا قُوَّةَ إِلَّا بِاللهِ
In the name of Allah, I rely on Allah, and there is no might nor power except with Allah.
Bismillahi, tawakkaltu 'alallah, wa la hawla wa la quwwata illa billah.
When to Read
This dua is recited before leaving one's home for any purpose, and it is particularly significant when embarking on a journey to care for an elderly parent. It serves as a powerful reminder of our dependence on Allah as we step out, entrusting our affairs to His protection and guidance. The intention behind leaving home – to fulfill a noble duty of caring for parents – adds a layer of sincerity and spiritual weight to this recitation.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction before stepping out of your home. It is recommended to recite it once. Pause for a moment after reciting, visualizing Allah's protection surrounding you and your loved one. The act of saying 'Bismillah' (In the name of Allah) imbues every action with divine blessing, 'tawakkaltu 'alallah' (I rely on Allah) signifies complete trust, and 'wa la hawla wa la quwwata illa billah' (there is no might nor power except with Allah) acknowledges His absolute sovereignty and our humble reliance on His strength.
Virtues & Benefits
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua to encourage reliance on Allah and to seek His protection. Reciting it ensures that one leaves their home under Allah's watchful care, safeguarding them from harm and guiding them towards their objective. When leaving to care for parents, this dua becomes a beautiful expression of fulfilling a sacred duty with divine backing, earning Allah's pleasure and reward for showing kindness and attentiveness to them, a matter greatly emphasized in Islam. It fosters a sense of peace and security, knowing that one's efforts are supported by the All-Powerful.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Anas: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, 'When a man goes out of his house and says: 'Bismillahi, tawakkaltu 'alallah, wa la hawla wa la quwwata illa billah,' it is said to him: 'You are guided, you are taken care of, and you are defended.' So the devil keeps away from him and (another) devil says to him: 'How can you get to a man whom he (meaning the first devil) has been guarded?'