Leaving Home — Allahumma Inni A'udhu Bika
Source: Sunan Abi Dawud 5094
(اللَّهُمَّإِنِّيأَعُوذُبِكَأَنْأَضِلَّ،أَوْأُضَلَّ،أَوْأَزِلَّ،أَوْأُزَلَّ،أَوْأَظْلِمَ،أَوْأُظْلَمَ،أَوْأَجْهَلَ،أَوْيُجْهَلَعَلَيَّ).
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Transliteration
Allahumma inni a'udhu bika an adilla aw udalla, aw azilla aw uzalla, aw azlima aw uzlama, aw ajhala aw yujhala 'alayya.
Translation
O Allah, I seek refuge in You lest I stray or be led astray, slip or cause others to slip, oppress or be oppressed, or act foolishly or be treated foolishly.
Context
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this supplication to be recited when leaving one's home. It's a comprehensive plea for protection against misguidance, mistakes, and injustice, both from oneself and from others.
Benefit
Reciting this dua invokes Allah's protection over you, shielding you from making wrong choices or being influenced by negative forces as you navigate the outside world.
When to Recite
Upon leaving the home.