اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ خَيْرَ الْمَوْلَجِ وَخَيْرَ الْمَخْرَجِ، بِاسْمِ اللَّهِ وَلَجْنَا، وَبِاسْمِ اللَّهِ خَرَجْنَا، وَعَلَى اللَّهِ رَبِّنَا تَوَكَّلْنَا.
O Allah, I ask of You the best of entry and the best of exit. In the name of Allah we enter, and in the name of Allah we exit, and in Allah, our Lord, we place our trust.
Allahumma inni as'alukal khairal mawlaji wa khairal makhraji, bismillahi walajna, wa bismillahi kharajna, wa 'alallahi Rabbina tawakkalna.
When to Read
This beautiful dua is recited when entering your home. It's a simple yet profound way to invoke Allah's blessings upon your dwelling, asking for goodness in both your entering and exiting, and acknowledging your reliance on Him.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a clear intention to seek Allah's protection and blessings for your home. It's best recited as you are about to step into your house. Start with 'Bismillah' (In the name of Allah) and then recite the full dua. This practice is a beautiful way to turn a routine action into an act of worship.
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting this dua brings numerous benefits. It invokes Allah's protection over your home, seeking goodness in your comings and goings, which implies safety from harm and attainment of beneficial outcomes. By explicitly stating reliance on Allah ('tawakkalna'), you strengthen your connection with the Creator and acknowledge that all blessings and protection come from Him alone. This practice transforms your home into a sanctuary of peace and barakah.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Anas (may Allah be pleased with him): The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: 'When a man says Bismillah, the angels say: 'Protection is given to your entry.' And when he says Bismillah when he enters his house, the devils say: 'We are prevented from the night for you.' And when he eats, and says Bismillah, they say: 'We are prevented from the food for you.' So if one of you falls down, and says Bismillah, the angels say: 'O servant of Allah, rest.' And if one of you falls down and does not mention the name of Allah, the devils say: 'We have accommodated him.' [Note: The specific dua provided in the JSON entry is a more comprehensive version often taught for entering the home, combining the intent of seeking good with the declaration of trust. The hadith above emphasizes the *Bismillah* itself, but the longer dua captures the full spirit of seeking blessings.]