Dua for Leaving the House
“In the name of Allah, I place my trust in Allah, and there is no might and no power except with Allah.” The Arabic, how to say it, when to read it, and its source.
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ، تَوَكَّلْتُ عَلَى اللَّهِ، لَا حَوْلَ وَلَا قُوَّةَ إِلَّا بِاللَّهِ
- Transliteration
- Bismillāh, tawakkaltu ʿalallāh, lā ḥawla wa lā quwwata illā billāh
- Meaning
- In the name of Allah, I place my trust in Allah, and there is no might and no power except with Allah.
- Source
- Sunan Abi Dawud 5095
When to say it
- Every time you step out of the house
- Before going to work, school or travel
About this dua
The Prophet ﷺ said that whoever says this when leaving home, it is said to him: “You are guided, defended and protected,” and the devils go far from him (Sunan Abi Dawud 5095, graded sahih by al-Albani).
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Frequently asked questions
What is the dua for leaving the house?
Bismillāh, tawakkaltu ʿalallāh, lā ḥawla wa lā quwwata illā billāh: “In the name of Allah, I place my trust in Allah, and there is no might and no power except with Allah.” (Sunan Abi Dawud 5095).
Is this dua authentic?
Yes. It is from Sunan Abi Dawud 5095, an authentic hadith collection. The source is linked on this page so you can check it.