Dua for Tawakkul (Trust in Allah)
Explanation
This short dua teaches that tawakkul itself must also be asked of Allah. The servant knows that trust and surrender are a blessing, and asks their Lord for them.
Dua Text
اَللَّهُمَّ ارْزُقْنَا التَّوَكُّلَ عَلَيْكَ وَالْاِلْتِجَاءَ إِلَيْكَ، فَإِنَّكَ بِنَا رَحِيمٌ وَبِحَالِنَا عَلِيمٌ
Transliteration
Allahumma-rzuqna t-tawakkula ‘alayka wa l-iltija’a ilayka, fa innaka bina rahimun wa bi-halina ‘alim.
Meaning
O Allah, grant us trust in You and refuge in You. For You are merciful to us and You know our state.
What Is Asked in This Dua
That one be granted tawakkul and refuge in Allah.
When and How to Recite
When beginning a task, and in moments of worry and indecision.
Virtue
The source book states that we should ask Allah to grant us tawakkul as provision (rizq) and ask Him not to make us dependent on anyone other than Him, because Allah is more caring towards us than we are towards ourselves and knows us better than we know ourselves.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which dua is recited to be granted tawakkul?
The dua “Allahumma-rzuqna t-tawakkula ‘alayka wa l-iltija’a ilayka…” is recited.
Is tawakkul also asked for through dua?
Yes; the source book states that tawakkul too should be asked of Allah, like a form of provision.
What does this dua mean?
It means: O Allah, grant us trust in You and refuge in You; You are merciful to us and You know our state.
Source
Majmu'at al-Ahzab, vol. 1, p. 312.
The text on this page was prepared by Dua Kitaplığı based on the work cited above. The Arabic text has been transcribed from the original with its vowel marks, and the transliteration in Latin letters and the English meaning are given separately. No virtue or number that does not appear in the source is added to this page. How do we prepare our content?
Published: 13 October 2026
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