بِسْمِ اللهِ، تَوَكَّلْتُ عَلَى اللهِ، وَلَا حَوْلَ وَلَا قُوَّةَ إِلَّا بِاللهِ. اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ مِنْ فَضْلِكَ، اللَّهُمَّ اعْصِمْنِي مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيمِ.
In the name of Allah, I rely on Allah, and there is no might nor power except with Allah. O Allah, I ask You of Your bounty, O Allah, protect me from the accursed Satan.
Bismillahi, tawakkaltu 'alallahi, wa la hawla wa la quwwata illa billah. Allahumma inni as'aluka min fadlik, Allahumma 'ismni minash-shaytanir-rajim.
When to Read
This beautiful dua is recited when leaving the Masjid (mosque). It signifies seeking Allah's blessings and protection as you transition from the sacred space of worship back into your daily life, which often involves returning to family and loved ones.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and focus after finishing your prayers or visit to the Masjid. It is traditionally recited upon stepping out of the Masjid. Imagine yourself asking Allah for His continuous support as you re-enter the world outside.
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting this dua upon leaving the Masjid has significant benefits. It is reported that when the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to leave his house, he would say: 'Bismillahi, tawakkaltu 'alallahi, wa la hawla wa la quwwata illa billah.' (In the name of Allah, I rely on Allah, and there is no might nor power except with Allah). This connects the leaving of the Masjid to leaving one's home, emphasizing reliance on Allah in all transitions. Another narration from Sunan An-Nasa'i states that the Prophet ﷺ said: 'When one of you performs Wudu and perfects it, then intends to go to the Masjid for prayer, there are two angels who testify for him, saying: 'O Allah, forgive him and grant him closeness to You.' And when he leaves the Masjid, he says: 'Bismillahi, tawakkaltu 'alallahi, wa la hawla wa la quwwata illa billah.' Then the angel says: 'You have been sufficed, protected, and guided.' And Satan is distanced from him, and another Satan says to him: 'How will you deal with a man whom Allah has sufficed, protected, and guided?' So, this dua is a shield against misguidance and Satan's whispers as you return to your family.
Source & Authentication
Sunan Abi Dawud (Book 42, Hadith 5091): Narrated by Abdullah bin Amr bin Al-'As: The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: 'When a servant says, Bismillah, tawakkaltu 'alallahi, wa la hawla wa la quwwata illa billah. (In the name of Allah, I rely on Allah, and there is no might nor power except with Allah), it is said to him: 'You have been sufficed, protected, and guided.' Satan is distanced from him, and another Satan says to him: 'How will you deal with a man whom Allah has sufficed, protected, and guided?' Sunan An-Nasa'i (Book 5, Hadith 1075): Narrated by Abu Hurairah: The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: 'When one of you performs Wudu and perfects it, then intends to go to the Masjid for prayer, there are two angels who testify for him, saying: 'O Allah, forgive him and grant him closeness to You.' And when he leaves the Masjid, he says: 'Bismillahi, tawakkaltu 'alallahi, wa la hawla wa la quwwata illa billah.' Then the angel says: 'You have been sufficed, protected, and guided.' And Satan is distanced from him, and another Satan says to him: 'How will you deal with a man whom Allah has sufficed, protected, and guided?' (This version adds context about Wudu and the angels testifying.)