Dua for Leaving the House (Divine Protection and Guidance)
Recited when crossing the threshold of one’s home to entrust oneself into Allah’s care, upon which angels proclaim safety and devils flee.
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ، تَوَكَّلْتُ عَلَى اللَّهِ، وَلَا حَوْلَ وَلَا قُوَّةَ إِلَّا بِاللَّهِ
Bismillāh, tawakkaltu ‘alā-llāh, wa-lā ḥawla wa-lā quwwata illā billāh
Translation & Meaning
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Every time one steps out of the house or commences a journey
Tawakkul is conscious reliance on Allah while taking natural steps. "La hawla wa la quwwata illa billah" surrenders all autonomy to the Creator, acknowledging that not a single movement occurs without His permission.
The Prophet ﷺ said: "When a man goes out of his house and says this, it is said to him: ‘You have been guided, defended and protected,’ and the devils turn away from him." (Sunan Abu Dawud 5095; Jami‘ at-Tirmidhi 3426).