بِسْمِ اللَّهِ، تَوَكَّلْتُ عَلَى اللَّهِ، وَلَا حَوْلَ وَلَا قُوَّةَ إِلَّا بِاللَّهِ.
In the name of Allah, I place my trust in Allah, and there is no might nor power except with Allah.
Bismillahi, tawakkaltu 'alallahi, wa la hawla wa la quwwata illa billah.
When to Read
This beautiful dua is recited when leaving one's home for any purpose, but it carries particular weight when the intention is to mend a broken relationship. As you step out, with your heart set on reconciliation, this invocation is your shield and your compass. It sets your intention firmly on Allah's help as you embark on a journey that requires sincerity, patience, and strength.
How to Read
Recite this clearly and with full conviction as you are stepping out of your home, or even as you open the door to leave. Make a conscious effort to understand the meaning: you are acknowledging Allah's name, entrusting your journey and its outcome to Him, and recognizing that true strength comes only from Him. This mindset prepares your heart for the potential challenges and grants you peace.
Virtues & Benefits
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua to encourage reliance on Allah and to seek His protection and guidance in all endeavors. When leaving home, this declaration of faith brings immense barakah (blessings) and wards off harm. It transforms a simple act of departure into an act of worship, infusing your journey with spiritual significance. For the specific intention of rebuilding a relationship, reciting this positions your efforts under Allah's divine care, asking Him to smooth the path and open hearts.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Anas: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, 'When a man goes out of his house saying: 'Bismillahi, tawakkaltu 'alallahi, wa la hawla wa la quwwata illa billah', it is said to him: 'You have been sufficed, defended and guided.' So the devils keep away from him, and a devil says: 'How can you get to a man whom he has sufficed, defended and guided?'