Dua for Leaving Home 🚶 “Steps of Protection: The Sacred Words When Departing Home”

When leaving home, Muslims often recite specific duas to seek Allah’s protection, guidance, and blessings. Here are some of the commonly recited duas:

Primary Dua for Leaving Home

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ تَوَكَّلْـتُ عَلَى اللَّهِ، وَلاَ حَوْلَ وَلاَ قُـوَّةَ إِلاَّ بِاللَّهِ
Bismil-lah, tawakkaltu AAalal-lah, wala hawla wala quwwata illa billah.
Translation: “In the name of Allah, I place my trust in Allah, and there is no might nor power except with Allah.”

Dua for Protection from Harm

بِسْمِ اللهِ الَّذِي لَا يَضُرُّ مَعَ اسْمِهِ شَيْءٌ فِي الْأَرْضِ وَلَا فِي السَّمَاءِ وَهُوَ السَّمِيعُ الْعَلِيمُ
Bismillah alladhee la yadurru ma’asmihi shay’un fil-ardi wala fis-sama’i wa huwas-samee’ul ‘aleem.
Translation: “In the Name of Allah with Whose Name nothing on earth or in the heaven can cause harm, and He is the All-Hearing, All-Knowing.”

Dua for Prosperity and Ease

رَبِّ اشْرَحْ لِي صَدْرِي وَيَسِّرْ لِي أَمْرِي
Rabbi ishrah li sadri wa yassir li amri.
Translation: “My Lord, expand for me my chest [with assurance], and ease for me my task.”

Dua for Righteous Companions

وَجَعَلْ لِي لِسَانَ صِدْقٍ فِي الْآخِرِينَ
Waj’al lee lisan sidqin fil akhireen.
Translation: “And grant me a reputation of honor among later generations.”

Dua for Safe Journey and Family Protection

اللَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ أَصْحَابُ فِي السَّفَرِ، وَالْخَلِيفَةُ فِي الأَهْلِ
Allahumma anta as-habu fi’s-safari, wal-khaleefatu fi’l-ahl.
Translation: “O Allah, You are my companion in the journey and the One in Whose care I leave my family.”

These duas reflect the believer’s trust in Allah and seek His protection, guidance, and blessings as they venture out into the world.