Leaving the Home — Bismillah Tawakkaltu
Source: Sunan Abu Dawud 5095
بِسْمِاللَّهِ،تَوَكَّلْتُعَلَىاللَّهِ،وَلَاحَوْلَوَلَاقُوَّةَإِلَّابِاللَّهِ
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Transliteration
Bismillahi, tawakkaltu alallah, wa la hawla wa la quwwata illa billah
Translation
In the name of Allah, I place my trust in Allah, and there is no power and no strength except with Allah.
Context
This profound supplication is a declaration of complete reliance upon Allah when one embarks from their dwelling. It encapsulates the believer's acknowledgment of divine sovereignty and the seeking of Allah's protection and guidance in all endeavors outside the home, as documented in Sunan Abu Dawud.
Benefit
Reciting this dua ensures divine sufficiency, protection from harm, and guidance in one's affairs. It also serves as a potent shield against the whispers and machinations of Shaytan.
When to Recite
This dua is recited immediately upon exiting one's home.