بِسْمِ اللَّهِ، تَوَكَّلْتُ عَلَى اللَّهِ، وَلاَ حَوْلَ وَلاَ قُوَّةَ إِلاَّ بِاللَّهِ. 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 straying or being led astray, from stumbling or causing others to stumble, from wronging or being wronged, and from acting foolishly or being treated foolishly.
Bismillah, tawakkaltu 'alallah, 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 perfect to recite just before you step out of your home, as you embark on your period of asceticism or spiritual retreat. It's a declaration of reliance on Allah, seeking His protection from spiritual and practical pitfalls as you transition into a more secluded state.
How to Read
Recite this supplication with sincere intention and full reliance (tawakkul) on Allah. Say it with conviction, understanding the profound meanings of each phrase. Imagine yourself physically leaving your home as you utter these words, entrusting your journey and well-being to the Almighty.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates seeking Allah's protection from numerous spiritual and worldly harms. It affirms tawakkul, a cornerstone of faith, where one entrusts their affairs to Allah after taking necessary means. By reciting this, you're asking Allah to safeguard you from making wrong decisions, from being misled by others, from making errors, from causing harm, and from being subjected to ignorance or mistreatment during your time away.
Source & Authentication
The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: 'When you leave your house, say: Bismillah, tawakkaltu 'alallah, wa la hawla wa la quwwata illa billah. (In the name of Allah, I rely on Allah. There is no might nor power except with Allah.) It will be said to you: 'You have been guided, you have been sufficed, and you have been protected.' And the Shaytan will be kept away from you.' Another version adds: 'Allahumma inni a'udhu bika an adilla aw udalla, aw azilla aw uzalla, aw azlima aw uzlama, aw ajhala aw yujhala 'alayya. (O Allah, I seek refuge in You from straying or being led astray, from stumbling or causing others to stumble, from wronging or being wronged, and from acting foolishly or being treated foolishly.)'