ุงููููููู ูู ุฅููููู ุฃูุนููุฐู ุจููู ุฃููู ุฃูุถูููู ุฃููู ุฃูุถููููุ ุฃููู ุฃูุฒูููู ุฃููู ุฃูุฒููููุ ุฃููู ุฃูุธูููู ู ุฃููู ุฃูุธูููู ูุ ุฃููู ุฃูุฌููููู ุฃููู ููุฌููููู ุนูููููู
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from misleading others or being misled, from causing others to slip or being made to slip, from wronging others or being wronged, from acting foolishly or being acted upon foolishly.
Allahumma inni a'udhu bika an adilla aw udalla, aw azilla aw uzalla, aw azlima aw uzlama, aw ajhala aw yujhala 'alay
When to Read
This comprehensive supplication is vital for anyone stepping out of their home, especially when their purpose involves standing for truth, confronting injustice, or interacting in environments where one might encounter or be tempted to engage in acts that harm others. It is particularly relevant for those seeking to champion the cause of the oppressed, ensuring their own actions remain righteous and that they are protected from the machinations of those who wish to do harm or lead them astray.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and deep reflection upon its meaning as you prepare to leave your home. Understand that by seeking Allah's refuge, you are acknowledging your own limitations and dependence on His guidance and protection. Focus on each part of the dua: protecting yourself from causing error, from falling into error, from oppressing others, and from being oppressed. Let this be a shield for your heart and actions throughout your day, especially when facing challenging situations.
Virtues & Benefits
This supplication offers profound protection. It safeguards the reciter from straying from the straight path and from causing others to stray. It seeks Allah's protection from committing injustice, a grave sin, and from falling victim to the injustice of others. By seeking refuge from ignorance and foolishness, one is guided towards wisdom and sound judgment. Reciting this ensures that one's departure from home is imbued with safety, righteous intention, and protection from all forms of spiritual and worldly harm, especially when embarking on a mission of justice.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) taught his companions a comprehensive supplication to say when leaving home: 'Allahumma inni a'udhu bika an adilla aw udalla, aw azilla aw uzalla, aw azlima aw uzlama, aw ajhala aw yujhala 'alay.' (O Allah, I seek refuge in You from misleading others or being misled, from causing others to slip or being made to slip, from wronging others or being wronged, from acting foolishly or being acted upon foolishly.) This hadith emphasizes the importance of seeking divine protection for one's conduct and interactions from the moment one leaves the safety of their home, setting a righteous tone for all subsequent actions.