اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ خَيْرَهَا وَخَيْرَ أَهْلِهَا وَخَيْرَ مَا فِيهَا، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّهَا وَشَرِّ أَهْلِهَا وَشَرِّ مَا فِيهَا
O Allah, I ask You for its (the house's) goodness, and the goodness of its inhabitants, and the goodness of whatever is in it. And I seek refuge in You from its evil, and the evil of its inhabitants, and the evil of whatever is in it.
Allahumma inni as'aluka khairaha wa khaira ahliha wa khaira ma fiha, wa a'udhu bika min sharriha wa sharri ahliha wa sharri ma fiha.
When to Read
This dua should be recited when you are entering a Muslim brother or sister's home for the first time, or whenever you visit their house as a guest. It's a beautiful way to acknowledge Allah's protection and ask for blessings upon the home and its occupants.
How to Read
Recite this dua sincerely upon entering the home. You can say it quietly to yourself or in a low voice. The intention is to seek Allah's blessings and protection for yourself and for the household you are entering.
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting this dua invokes Allah's protection from any potential harm or negativity within the house and its surroundings. It also seeks Allah's blessings (khair) for the house, its inhabitants, and everything within it, fostering a positive and blessed atmosphere for your visit. It's a tangible way to fulfill the Sunnah and show respect for the home you are entering.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Abdullah bin Busr (may Allah be pleased with him): When the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) came to our house, he would say: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka khairaha wa khaira ahliha wa khaira ma fiha, wa a'udhu bika min sharriha wa sharri ahliha wa sharri ma fiha.' (O Allah, I ask You for its goodness, and the goodness of its inhabitants, and the goodness of whatever is in it. And I seek refuge in You from its evil, and the evil of its inhabitants, and the evil of whatever is in it.)