Ritual of Reliance upon Allah and Facilitation of Affairs
This ritual of reliance upon Allah connects the heart to Him when facing difficulties. It guides you to entrust your affairs to the Creator and supplicate for ease through specific supplications and remembrance.
Intention of Reliance and Submission
Take a deep breath, leave all your burdens to the Creator, and make your intention:
"O Allah; I am in Your presence to overcome the difficulties I face, to facilitate my affairs, and to submit to You with all my will. Grant my heart the peace of reliance upon Allah, help me in every step I take, and conclude my affairs with goodness."
Tawakkaltu 'alal-lah (10 times)
Arabic
تَوَكَّلْتُ عَلَى اللَّهِ وَلَا حَوْلَ وَلَا قُوَّةَ إِلَّا بِاللَّهِ
Transliteration
Tevekkeltü alellahi ve la havle vela kuvvete illa billah
Meaning
I have put my trust in Allah; there is no power and no strength except with Him
Recitation count: 10 times
It is a dhikr of reliance upon Allah believed to facilitate affairs. (Source: Kutub al-Sittah)
Seal of Reliance and Ease
"My Lord; I have put my trust in You, and I have entrusted my affairs to You. Do not leave me in hardship, make my affairs easy, and make my paths filled with goodness. Praise be to Allah, amen."
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of Tawakkaltu 'alal-lah in this ritual?
It means: I have put my trust in Allah; there is no power and no strength except with Him.
How many times should Tawakkaltu 'alal-lah be repeated?
It should be repeated 10 times.