Dua to Not Be Dependent on Anyone

Explanation
This is the dua that opens the chapter on tawakkul (trust in Allah) in the source book. The servant asks to tie their hope to Allah alone and not to expect anything from people. It is a short plea that suits the tongue of anyone who wishes to live without being dependent on anyone.
Dua Text
اَللَّهُمَّ اقْذِفْ فِى قَلْبِى رَجَاكَ، وَاقْطَعْ رَجَائِى عَمَّنْ سِوَاكَ، حَتَّى لَا أَرْجُو أَحَدًا غَيْرَكَ
Transliteration
Allahumma-qdhif fi qalbi rajaka, wa-qta’ raja’i ‘amman siwaka, hatta la arju ahadan ghayraka.
Meaning
O Allah, place hope in You within my heart. Cut off my hope in anyone other than You, so that I expect nothing from anyone but You.
What Is Asked in This Dua
That one’s hope be tied to Allah alone, that one not be dependent on people, and that the heart be filled with trust in Allah.
When and How to Recite
At any time; especially when you find yourself expecting help from someone, and in the morning and evening.
Virtue
The source book states that these duas on tawakkul firmly counsel pleading to Allah, the Truth (al-Haqq), and never turning to anyone other than Him.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which dua is recited to not be dependent on anyone?
The dua “Allahumma-qdhif fi qalbi rajaka, wa-qta’ raja’i ‘amman siwaka…” is recited; in it you ask that your hope be tied to Allah alone.
What does this dua mean?
It means: O Allah, place hope in You within my heart and cut off my hope in anyone other than You, so that I expect nothing from anyone but You.
Is this a dua for tawakkul?
Yes; in the source book it is the first dua of the chapter on tawakkul and it counsels not turning to anyone other than Him.
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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