Dua for Tawakkul (Trust in Allah)
Explanation
This is a short dua found in the chapter on trust in Allah (tawakkul) in the source book. The servant affirms that Allah is his Lord and that there is no god but Him, and leaves his affair to Him. Because it is short, it is easy to memorise and recite at the start of every task.
Dua Text
اَللَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ رَبِّى لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ، عَلَيْكَ تَوَكَّلْتُ وَأَنْتَ رَبُّ الْعَرْشِ الْعَظِيمِ
Transliteration
Allahumma anta Rabbi la ilaha illa anta, ‘alayka tawakkaltu wa anta Rabbul-‘arshil-‘azim.
Meaning
O Allah, You are my Lord. There is no god but You. In You I have put my trust; You are the Lord of the Mighty Throne.
What Is Asked in This Dua
Trust in Allah, entrusting one’s affair to Him and peace of heart are asked for.
When and How to Recite
It is recited when starting a task, in moments of worry and uncertainty, and in the morning and evening.
Virtue
The source book states that this dua, too, concerns tawakkul, and that one must both ask Allah for trust in Him and actually practise it. The same chapter reminds us that Allah is more caring towards us than we are towards ourselves and knows us better than we know ourselves.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the dua for tawakkul?
It is the dua “Allahumma anta Rabbi la ilaha illa anta, ‘alayka tawakkaltu wa anta Rabbul-‘arshil-‘azim”.
What does tawakkul mean?
It means taking every measure within one’s power and then leaving the outcome to Allah, trusting and relying on Him.
When is it recited?
It is recited when starting a task and in moments of worry; because it is short, it can be repeated throughout the day.
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: 11 October 2026
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