Du'a for kids · Out and about

Du'a for leaving home

When leaving home we say “Bismillah, tawakkaltu 'alallah, wa la hawla wa la quwwata illa billah” — going out with Allah's name and trusting Him to look after us.

Ages 2–8AudioFree card

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بِسْمِ اللَّهِ، تَوَكَّلْتُ عَلَى اللَّهِ، وَلَا حَوْلَ وَلَا قُوَّةَ إِلَّا بِاللَّهِ

Bismillah, tawakkaltu 'alallah, wa la hawla wa la quwwata illa billah

“In the name of Allah. I trust in Allah. There is no might and no power except with Allah.”

For little ones

What it means

“With Allah's name I go out, and I trust Allah to look after me.”

The moment

When we say it

At the front door, as we step outside — for school, the shops or the park.

Learn the word: Bismillah

Teach it

How to teach it in 3 steps

Step 1: Put a card on the inside of the front door, at child height.
Step 2: Teach it in three parts and add one a week: “Bismillah” — “tawakkaltu 'alallah” — “wa la hawla…”.
Step 3: Make it the last thing before the door opens: shoes on, du'a, out we go!

PlayWhat do we say?Listen to a little story and tap what we say. A playful check after you've practised.Play free →Free printableDu'a for leaving home cardPrint it for the fridge, the door or the car — US Letter or A4.Download the free card →Parent toolDu'a for Every MomentMark “Leaving home” as practising or known for each child, and print it on a personalised card sheet.Open the tool →

Questions parents ask

We're always rushing in the morning. Any tips?

Say it while putting shoes on, or as you lock the door. A door card means nobody has to remember the words under pressure.

Is it okay to say just “Bismillah”?

Yes, “Bismillah” is the first step. Add the rest gradually as your child gets older.

Sources: Sunan Abi Dawud 5095 (narrated by Anas) · Jami' at-Tirmidhi 3426 · Hisn al-Muslim 16

Families and madhhabs differ on some details — ask your teacher.

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Dua for Leaving the House Card for Kids

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