بِسْمِ اللهِ، تَوَكَّلْتُ عَلَى اللهِ، وَلَا حَوْلَ وَلَا قُوَّةَ إِلَّا 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 rely on Allah. There is no might nor power except with Allah. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from going astray 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 beautiful dua is recited when leaving one's home for any purpose, especially when heading out to perform good deeds and acts of charity. It's a powerful invocation for protection and guidance as you step out to make a positive impact in the community through philanthropy.
How to Read
Recite this dua sincerely before stepping out of your home. Stand at the threshold, face the direction you intend to go, and utter these words with a heart full of trust in Allah. Visualize His protection surrounding you and His guidance lighting your path as you go to serve others.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua offers comprehensive protection against various forms of harm, both spiritual and physical. It invokes Allah's help in avoiding mistakes, injustice, and foolishness. By seeking refuge in Allah, we acknowledge our complete dependence on Him, which is a source of immense strength and peace, especially when embarking on endeavors like philanthropy where we might encounter unforeseen challenges or individuals who require patience and wisdom.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Abdullah bin Amr (may Allah be pleased with them both) that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: 'When a person leaves his house and says: 'Bismillahi, tawakkaltu 'alallahi, wa la hawla wa la quwwata illa billah.' It will be said to him: 'You are guided, you are taken care of, and you are defended.' So the devil stays away from him. Another devil says to him: 'How can you get to a man whom he has been guided, taken care of, and defended?'