Trust in God's power & protection ; Start each day on a positive note ; Say God's name for guidance & defense against evil forces .

This hadith speaks to the power and protection that comes from trusting in Allah and beginning with His Name. Anas ibn Malik reported that Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said that whoever says “Bismillah, tawakkaltu 'alallah, wa la hawla wa la quwwata illa billah” upon leaving their house will be guided, defended and protected from the devil. Abu Dawud reported it with an additional detail; one devil will say to another “How can you deal with a man who has been guided, defended and protected?” This hadith teaches us about how powerful it is to begin our day by trusting in God and saying His name. It also shows us how much protection we can receive when we do this simple act. We should strive to start each day off on a positive note by saying these words as they are sure to bring us guidance, defense and protection throughout our day.