Among the home azkar for leaving the house is this specific refuge-seeking dua from straying and error, a prophetic supplication the Prophet PBUH used to say every time he left his home, narrated by Abu Dawud and al-Tirmidhi.
Allahumma inni a'oodhu bika an adilla aw udall, aw azilla aw uzall, aw adhlima aw udhlam, aw ajhala aw yujhala 'alayy.
📖 Virtue (Arabic source text)
كان النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم إذا خرج من بيته قال ذلك.
رواه أبو داود والترمذي وقال: حسن صحيح
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Meaning
O Allah, I seek refuge in You from going astray or being led astray, from slipping or being caused to slip, from wronging others or being wronged, and from acting ignorantly or having ignorance directed at me.
When to recite
It is said upon leaving the home; it is the very dua the Prophet PBUH used to say every time he stepped out of his house, and it is recommended to maintain it as part of the home azkar.
About this dhikr
This dhikr is part of Home Azkar as documented in Hisnul Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), and is recited 1 time.
How many times should this dhikr be recited?
This dhikr is recited 1 time, as narrated in Hisnul Muslim. Use the smart counter on this page to track your repetitions.
Who narrated this dua?
It was narrated by Abu Dawud and al-Tirmidhi, who described it as authentic.
Did the Prophet PBUH regularly say this dua?
Yes, it is reported that the Prophet PBUH would say this dua whenever he left his home, seeking protection from straying, slipping, wronging, and acting in ignorance.
What is the difference between this dua and the general "Bismillah, tawakkaltu" leaving-home dua?
This dua focuses specifically on seeking refuge from straying and error, while "Bismillah, tawakkaltu ala Allah" focuses on placing trust in Allah — the two are often combined together in the home azkar for leaving the house.