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 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 others or being wronged, 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 adhlima aw uzlama, aw ajhala aw yujhala 'alayya.
When to Read
This dua is perfect for reciting just as you step out of your home, especially when your intention is to travel or move towards a place where you will be seeking knowledge, attending classes, or engaging in study. It's about embarking on a journey with a clear purpose, acknowledging that all success comes from Allah.
How to Read
Recite this with sincerity and conviction. Begin with the Basmalah ('Bismillah') and then declare your reliance on Allah ('tawakkaltu 'alallah'). Recognize that true strength and ability come only from Him ('wa la hawla wa la quwwata illa billah'). The latter part of the dua is a sincere supplication asking Allah for protection against various forms of error and harm, both in your own actions and from others. Say it clearly, ideally before you physically start moving towards your destination.
Virtues & Benefits
This beautiful dua encapsulates seeking Allah's protection and guidance as you set out. It reminds us that even when seeking knowledge, we are vulnerable to making mistakes or being influenced negatively. By reciting this, we ask Allah to keep us on the straight path, protect us from causing harm or being harmed, and ensure that our pursuit of knowledge is fruitful and free from ignorance or foolishness. It's a comprehensive plea for safety and success in our endeavors, particularly for something as noble as seeking knowledge.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Abdullah ibn Amr (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: When a person leaves his house saying: 'Bismillahi, tawakkaltu 'alallahi, wa la hawla wa la quwwata illa billah.' It will be said to him: 'You have been guided, you have been sufficed, and you have been protected.' So the Shaytan will keep away from him.