Dua #154•Sahih (Albani). Abu Dawud: 5095

Prayer When You Go Out of Your House

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#154

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ تَوَكَّلْتُ عَلَى اللَّهِ لَا حَوْلَ وَلَا قُوَّةَ إِلَّا بِاللَّهِ

Transliteration

bismillaahi, tawakkaltu 'alal-laahi, laa hawla wa laa quwwata illaa billaah

Translation

In the name of Allah, I place my trust in Allah and there is no might nor power except with Allah.

Note

Narrated Anas ibn Malik (RA): The Prophet (ﷺ) said: When a man goes out of his house and say these words, the following will be said to him at that time: "You are guided, defended and protected." The devils will go far from him and another devil will say: How can you deal with a man who has been guided, defended and protected?

Benefits & Virtues

Trust Allah for safety by saying this strong dua for leaving home. Shaytan goes far away. Allah guides you, protects you, and takes care of you while you are outside doing any work.

  • Allah guides (Hudita) you in all your choices while you are out. This dua makes sure of that.
  • Allah takes care (Kufita) of all your worries and problems in the world. This is a promise.
  • Total safety (Wuqita) from harm is what this dua for leaving home gives you.
  • Shaytan runs away from anyone who says this strong statement of trust.
  • You say openly: no power or strength helps me except Allah.

Common Questions

'Bismillahi tawakkaltu alallah' is the best dua for leaving home. It is masnoon. You ask Allah for safety, guidance, and protection every time you go out.

It means: In the name of Allah, I trust Allah. You show you depend on Him only. Say 'La hawla wala quwwata' after it for full protection.

Yes. The dua before leaving house is Sahih. Abu Dawud and Tirmidhi have it. The Prophet (PBUH) said angels protect the one who says it when leaving.

Yes. Say this dua for leaving the house for travel. It is great for any trip, short or long. You stay safe from accidents and evil.

Say it like this: Bismillaahi, tawakkaltu 'alal-laahi, laa hawla wa laa quwwata illaa billaah. This is the full Sunnah way to say the dua when leaving home.

An angel says you are guided and protected when you say the bismillahi tawakaltu dua. Shaytan gives up and goes away because he can't harm you anymore.

No. The normal dua for leaving home works for work too. Say it so your work and money get blessed and you come home safely to your family.

The Arabic for leaving home dua is ??? ???? ????? ??? ????. It is very short. Easy to learn. Say it every time you walk out the door.

Yes. Saying la hawla wala quwwata illa billah protects you. You admit you have no power without Allah. This is a treasure from Jannah that brings safety.

Say it when you remember if you forget the dua for going out. Allah is Most Merciful. He knows you wanted to ask for His help and protection.

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