Seeking Divine Protection: The Dua For Leaving The House
Every day, we embark on various journeys outside our homes. It might be for work, Qur’an study circles, errands, or social visits. We open our doors, step out, and merge with the rest of the world. This simple act of leaving our homes is such an ordinary part of our lives that we often forget the profound spiritual connections woven into it, all rooted in the infinite mercy and guidance of Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta’ala.
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In the narration of Anas ibn Malik, may Allah be pleased with him, the Prophet, peace be upon him, said : When a man leaves his house and says: In the name of Allah, I put my trust in Allah, and there is no might and no power but in Allah. It is said then: You have received guidance, sufficiency and your protection is guaranteed, and the devils steer clear from him, Then another devil says: How can you deal with a man who has been guided, given sufficiency and protected?” This hadith was reported by Abu Dawood in Sunan, and authenticated by Al-Albani.
The dua that Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) taught us to recite when leaving our homes is:
بِسْمِ اللهِ، تَوَكَّلْتُ عَلَى اللهِ، وَلَا حَوْلَ وَلَا قُوَّةَ إِلَّا بِالله
“Transliteration”: Bismillah, tawakkaltu ‘ala Allah, wa la hawla wa la quwwata illa-billah.
“Translation”: In the Name of Allah, I have placed my trust in Allah, and there is no might nor power except with Allah.
Dua for leaving the house
Umm Salamah, may Allah be pleased with her, said: The Prophet (pbuh) never left my house without raising his eyes to the sky and said: O Allah, I seek refuge in You lest I misguide others, or I be misguided by others, lest I slip (make a mistake) or I am made to slip by others, lest I oppress others or I be oppressed, lest I behave foolishly or others behave foolishly towards me. Here is the dua:
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ أَنْ أَضِلَّ أَوْ أُضَلَّ، أَوْ أَزِلَّ أَوْ أُزَلَّ، أَوْ أَظْلِمَ أَوْ أُظْلَمَ، أَوْ أَجْهَلَ أَوْ يُجْهَلَ عَلَي
“Transliteration”: Allahumma inni a’udhu bika an adilla aw udalla, aw azilla aw uzalla, aw azlima aw uzhlima, aw ajhala aw yujhala ‘alay
“Translation”: O Allah, I take refuge with You lest I should stray or be led astray, or slip or be tripped, or oppress or be oppressed, or behave foolishly or be treated foolishly[ref]
This dua specifically seeks Allah’s protection against various emergencies and adverse situations we might encounter as we step into the world.
Importance of Dua for leaving the house
Cultivating the habit of reciting this dua every time we leave our homes is a way of maintaining our connection to God. This simple act helps us to stay humble and aware of our consistent dependence on Allah’s mercy. It’s a beautiful feeling – knowing that every journey we embark upon is led with Allah as our Protector.
Let this dua become an integral part of our daily routine. May it fill our hearts with peace, knowing that we are guided, protected, and loved by Allah. And each time we step outside, may this dua for leaving the house serve as both a protective shield and a loving reminder of Allah’s grace upon us.
May Allah guide us to the best in this world and the Hereafter. Ameen!
