Stepping out? Never leave your home without these powerful dua for when leaving the house. These short but mighty prayers act as spiritual armor, seeking Allah’s protection from harm and evil wherever you go. Memorize these authentic supplications below.
Dua 1 (dua for when leaving the house)
In the Name of Allah, I have placed my trust in Allah, there is no might and no power except by Allah.
Bismillāhi, tawakkaltu `alallāhi. wa lā ḥawla wa lā quwwata illā billāh.
بِسْمِ اللهِ تَوَكَّلْـتُ عَلى اللهِ وَلا حَوْلَ وَلا قُـوَّةَ إِلاّ بِالله
Abu Dawud 4/325, At-Tirmidhi 5/490. See also Al-Albani, Sahih At-Tirmidhi 3/151
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Dua 2
O Allah, I seek refuge in You lest I misguide others, or I am misguided byothers, lest I cause others to err or I am caused to err, lest I abuse others or be abused, and lest I behave foolishly or meet with the foolishness of others.
Allāhumma ‘innī ‘a`ūdhu bika’an ‘aḍilla, ‘aw ‘uḍalla,’aw ‘azilla, ‘aw ‘uzalla,’aw ‘aẓlima, ‘aw ‘uẓlama,’aw ‘ajhala ‘aw yujhala `alayya.
اللّهُـمَّ إِنِّـي أَعـوذُ بِكَ أَنْ أَضِـلَّ أَوْ أُضَـل أَوْ أَزِلَّ أَوْ أُزَل أَوْ أَظْلِـمَ أَوْ أَُظْلَـم أَوْ أَجْهَلَ أَوْ يُـجْهَلَ عَلَـيّ
Abu Dawud, Ibn Majah, An-Nasa’i, At-Tirmidhi. See also Al-Albani, Sahih At-Tirmidhi 3/152 and Sahih Ibn Majah 2/336
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In Islam, supplication (known as du’a) is a personal and direct form of communication between a believer and Allah (God). It is an act of worship that expresses a Muslim’s humility, need, and trust in their Creator. Unlike the formal five daily prayers, which follow a specific structure, supplications (du’a) can be made at any time and in any language, although many are rooted in Arabic and drawn from the Qur’an and Hadith. Muslims use du’a to seek guidance, forgiveness, help in times of difficulty, or simply to express gratitude. Supplication reflects the essence of a believer’s relationship with God: intimate, sincere, and rooted in faith. It is not only a spiritual practice but also a reminder of God’s closeness and mercy, reinforcing the Islamic belief that no request is too small or too great for Allah’s attention.
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