Dua & Sunnah

Dua for Entering Home: Invoking Allah for a Blessed and Welcoming Abode

Entering Home
Hasan HadithSunan Abi Dawud 3764

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ، وَلَجْنَا، وَبِسْمِ اللَّهِ خَرَجْنَا، وَعَلَى رَبِّنَا تَوَكَّلْنَا

In the name of Allah we enter, and in the name of Allah we exit, and in Allah, our Lord, we place our trust.

Bismillahi walajna, wa bismillahi kharajna, wa 'ala Rabbina tawakkalna

When to Read

This beautiful dua is recited when entering your home. It’s a simple yet profound way to imbue your home with the remembrance of Allah from the moment you step inside.

How to Read

Recite this dua with sincerity as you cross the threshold of your home. You can say it aloud or softly, remembering that Allah hears all. It's a practice that transforms a mundane act into an act of worship, seeking Allah's protection and blessing for your family and your dwelling.

Virtues & Benefits

Reciting this dua is a Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. It invokes Allah's name, seeking His protection and blessings for the home and its inhabitants. It reminds us that everything we do, even entering our homes, should be done with reliance on Allah. It also serves as a reminder to be mindful of our actions and words within our homes, fostering an atmosphere of peace and hospitality.

Source & Authentication

Narrated by Abu Malik al-Ash'ari: When a man enters his house, he should say: 'O Allah, I ask You for the good of entering and the good of exiting, in the name of Allah we enter and in the name of Allah we exit, and in Allah, our Lord, we place our trust.' And when he sits down, he should say: 'O Allah, let us be provided for and give us sustenance, for You are the best of providers.' (Sunan Abi Dawud 3764). The chain of narrators for this hadith is considered Hasan.
Hasan HadithSunan Abi Dawud 3764
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