بِسْمِ اللهِ وَلَجْنَا، وَبِسْمِ اللهِ خَرَجْنَا، وَعَلَى اللهِ رَبِّنَا تَوَكَّلْنَا
In the name of Allah we enter, and in the name of Allah we leave, and in Allah, our Lord, we place our trust.
Bismillahi walajna, wa bismillahi kharajna, wa 'alallahi Rabbana tawakkalna.
When to Read
This beautiful dua is recited when entering your home. It's a reminder to begin everything with Allah's name, seeking His blessings and protection as you step into the space where your family lives and grows.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity as you cross the threshold of your home. Begin with 'Bismillah' (In the name of Allah) as you enter, and then complete the dua, acknowledging your reliance on Allah for both entering and leaving, and for all matters concerning your household.
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting this dua invokes Allah's presence and protection within your home. It signifies a submission to His will and a reliance on Him for all affairs, big and small. This act turns a simple entry into your home into a spiritual practice, bringing barakah (blessings) and safeguarding it from harm.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Anas bin Malik (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: 'When a man enters his house and remembers Allah the Almighty at the time of his entry and at the time of his eating, then Satan says: 'You have no place to pass the night and no dinner.' When he enters and does not remember Allah the Almighty at the time of his entry, Satan says: 'You have found a place to pass the night.' When he does not remember Him at the time of his eating, Satan says: 'You have found a place to pass the night and dinner.' (Sunan Abi Dawud 3764). The wording used here is a variation found in other narrations that signify seeking Allah's name for both entering and leaving, and reliance upon Him.