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 place my trust in Allah. And there is no power and no strength except with Allah. O Allah, I seek refuge in You lest I should stray, or be led astray, or make a slip, or be tripped, or do injustice, or be subjected to injustice, or be ignorant, or be treated in ignorance.
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 dua is recited when embarking on a journey, especially one with significant purpose such as traveling to find a suitable spouse for yourself or a loved one. It’s about seeking Allah’s protection and guidance as you step out of your familiar surroundings for a crucial matter.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a firm reliance on Allah (Tawakkul) as you are physically leaving your home. Take a moment to truly internalize the words, acknowledging that all power and strength come only from Allah. It is best recited just before you begin your journey, perhaps as you step out of your door or enter your vehicle.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a comprehensive plea for divine protection and guidance. It asks Allah to safeguard you from misguidance, errors, injustice, and ignorance. When seeking a spouse, these elements are particularly relevant – we seek Allah's help to make wise decisions, avoid mistakes in judgment, and ensure fairness in the process, all while relying on His ultimate plan.
Source & Authentication
Ibn ‘Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) never neglected to say these words when he set out on a journey: 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 place my trust in Allah. And there is no power and no strength except with Allah. O Allah, I seek refuge in You lest I should stray, or be led astray, or make a slip, or be tripped, or do injustice, or be subjected to injustice, or be ignorant, or be treated in ignorance.) — Sunan Abi Dawud 5095 (Hasan)