Islam is a religion of peace and prosperity and has dua for almost every aspect of life. The specific dua for leaving home is useful in many ways, such as protecting your home from evil and dangers.
This blog will discuss the best way to leave home for work, education, or anything else. We will also discuss the best time to recite dua when leaving home, what are its benefits, and how you can make it a habit.
Dua for Leaving Home
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ تَوَكَّلْـتُ عَلَى اللَّهِ، وَلاَ حَوْلَ وَلاَ قُـوَّةَ إِلاَّ بِاللَّهِ
Dua for Leaving Home English transliteration: Bismil-lah, tawakkaltu AAalal-lah, wala hawla wala quwwata illa billah.
English translation: In the name of Allah, I place my trust in Allah, and there is no might nor power except with Allah.
Hadith: Narrated Anas ibn Malik: The Prophet (PBUH) said: When a man goes out of his house and says: “In the name of Allah, I trust in Allah; there is no might and no power but in Allah,” 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? —Sunan Abi Dawud 5095
Explanation: This dua to leave the house is prescribed and practiced by the Holy Prophet (PBUH). The supplication holds significant values and benefits because you are asking for Allah’s protection from evil.
You can see what the devils are saying about the man who recites this dua before leaving home. They say that who can misguide a man who has been guided by Allah? Therefore, we must practice reciting this dua every time we leave home. We have also created a guide on dua for protection, which you can benefit from.
Dua to Leave Home
اَللَّهُـمَّ إِنِّي أَعُـوذُ بِكَ أَنْ أَضِـلَّ أَوْ أُضَـلَّ، أَوْ أَزِلَّ أَوْ أُزَلَّ، أَوْ أَظْلِـمَ أَوْ أَُظْلَـمَ، أَوْ أَجْهَلَ أَوْ يُـجْهَلَ عَلَـيَّ
Dua to leave home English transliteration: Allahumma innee aAAoothu bika an adilla aw odal, aw azilla aw ozall, aw athlima aw othlam, aw ajhala aw yujhala AAalay.
English 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.’ slip: i.e. to commit a sin unintentionally.
Hadith: Narrated Umm Salamah, Ummul Mu’minin: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) never went out of my house without raising his eye to the sky and saying: “O Allah! I seek refuge in Thee lest I stray or be led astray, or slip or made to slip, or cause injustice, or suffer injustice, or do wrong, or have wrong done to me.” —Sunan Abi Dawud 5094
Explanation: This Hadith has been graded as ‘Sahih’ in Sunan Abi Dawud but has been marked as Daif in Sunan Ibn Majah and Sunan an-Nasa’i.
When to recite Dua for Leaving Home?
The dua to leave home is one of the best supplications you can make to bless yourself and your family with Allah’s mercy just like we have created an article on the importance of reciting dua for entering the home.
The best time to recite this dua is when you step foot outside of your home. You should also ask your family members to recite this dua before leaving home. Please don’t confuse it with the dua for traveling safely because that is a different story.
What are the Benefits of Reciting Dua for Leaving Home?
Here are some key pointers on the benefits of reciting the Dua for leaving home:
- Seeking Allah’s Protection: The Dua asks for Allah’s protection from harm and evil outside the home. Here is a guide on Dua e Qunoot to seek Allah’s protection.
- Guidance and Direction: It invokes Allah’s guidance, ensuring you remain on the right path throughout your journey.
- Confidence and Peace of Mind: Reciting the Dua provides mental peace, knowing you are under divine protection. Here are the best duas for stress relief.
- Prevention of Shaitan’s Influence: The Dua helps shield you from the negative influences of Shaitan during your time away from home. You can also recite dua for forgiveness to ask Allah’s mercy.
- Increased Awareness of Allah: The 2nd Kalma reminds you to stay conscious of Allah’s presence and guidance throughout your day. Recite it to increase your awareness of Allah.
- Brings Barakah (Blessings): The act of reciting the Dua invites blessings and success in your endeavors outside the home. You can also recite the dua for morning to start your day with Barakah and Allah’s blessings.
Tips to memorize and recite dua to leave home
Incorporating the Dua for leaving home into your daily routine can enhance spiritual mindfulness and protection. Here are some practical tips:
Making the Dua a Habit
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- Consistency: Commit to reciting the Dua every time you leave home, making it a natural part of your routine.
- Visual Reminders: Place a reminder near your door to prompt you to recite the Dua as you leave.
- Link with Routine: Tie the recitation to an action, such as before unlocking the door or stepping outside.
Teaching Children and Family Members
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- Family Involvement: Encourage everyone in the household to recite the Dua together, making it a shared practice.
- Interactive Learning: Use visual aids like flashcards to help children memorize the Dua.
- Lead by Example: Recite the Dua regularly yourself to set a positive example for others.
Connecting the Dua with Leaving Home
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- Mindful Departure: Make leaving your home a moment of mindfulness, pausing to recite the Dua and prepare mentally for your day.
- Personal Reflection: Use the Dua as a time to reflect and center yourself before stepping out into the world.
- Use Technology: Set reminders or use automation to play the Dua when you leave the house.
What other dua to leave home can I recite?
We highly recommend reciting Ayat-al-Kursi before you leave home. This prayer has its own benefits and virtues and will protect you and your family from Shaytal and other forms of evil.
You can also recite Surah Al-Isra Verse 80, which is the best dua to enter a new city. Lastly, you can recite Mu’awwadhat to protect yourself and your family from everything. Muawwadhat is the recitation of Surah Al-Nas and Al-Falaq.
What is the Islamic way of leaving the house?
Here are a few steps that every Muslim should follow when he leaves home.
- Plan your journey one day before
- Say Allah Hafiz to everyone
- Recite the dua for leaving home
- Place your left foot outside first
- Shut the door, saying Bismillah
- Thank Allah for his blessings and ask for his mercy
Wrap Up
So far, we have discussed the best dua to leave home, which is mentioned in the Hadiths. We have also provided the Hadiths, which are marked as Daif and Sahih. We hope you will find this article useful and will benefit from these supplications for leaving the house.
FAQs
What is the dua for leaving the home in English?
Bismil-lah, tawakkaltu AAalal-lah, wala hawla wala quwwata illa billah.
What is the dua for leaving home in Arabic?
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ تَوَكَّلْـتُ عَلَى اللَّهِ، وَلاَ حَوْلَ وَلاَ قُـوَّةَ إِلاَّ بِاللَّهِ
What else should you know?
Here is a list of a few powerful dua you should know.
