The meaning of Bismillahi Tawakkaltu Alallah is In the name of Allah, I trust in Allah. The full Dua is recited as Bismillahi tawakkaltu alallahi la hawla wala quwwata illa billah. This is a powerful Dua that shall be recited before leaving the house. A reference of Sahih Hadith can be seen in the books of Abu Dawud and At-Tirmidhi.
Whenever we step out of our home, we seek Allah’s protection from shaitan. We ask Allah (SWT) to save us from harmful incidents until we come back home. If you’ve been wondering what should we say for protection when leaving the house, then reciting this Dua is the best way to stay protected.
Bismillahi Tawakkaltu Alallah Full Dua Meaning in English
The meaning of this Dua is as follows:
In the name of Allah, I trust in Allah; there is no might and no power but in Allah
Let’s see this Dua in the light of Hadith – Sunan Abi Dawud 5095
Narrated Anas ibn Malik:
The Prophet (ﷺ) 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?
The person who recites this before leaving his/her home will stay protected from any harm and the devils go far away!. It’s short and very easy Dua, yet so powerful. No matter for what reason you leave home, reciting this Dua is essential.
My loved ones taught me this Dua when I was small and I started following it sincerely. I personally experienced multiple incidents where I was saved by major accidents. But I believe that reciting the Dua saved me. Alhamdulillah.
I would strongly advise each Muslim to memorize and recite the Dua Bismillahi tawakkaltu alallahi la hawla wala quwwata illa billah sincerely before leaving the house.