بِسْمِ اللهِ وَلَجْنَا، وَبِسْمِ اللهِ خَرَجْنَا، وَعَلَى رَبِّنَا تَوَكَّلْنَا
In the name of Allah we enter, and in the name of Allah we leave, and in Allah, our Lord, we trust.
Bismillahi walajna, wa bismillahi kharajna, wa 'ala Rabbina tawakkalna.
When to Read
This dua is recited specifically when entering your home, whether alone or with family. It's a beautiful way to begin your time at home by remembering Allah's name and placing your trust in Him from the very threshold.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity as you physically enter your home. It’s recommended to say 'Bismillah' before it, acknowledging Allah’s presence and blessing in your actions. You can say it aloud or quietly, depending on your situation, but the intention behind it is key.
Virtues & Benefits
Saying this dua invokes Allah's protection over your home and its inhabitants. It serves as a constant reminder that even our homes, places of rest and comfort, are blessings from Allah, and our ultimate return is to Him. It fosters a sense of reliance on Allah (tawakkul) and imbues the home with an atmosphere of faith, making it a space that reminds us of our connection to the Hereafter.
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, his Shaytan says: ‘He is protected for the rest of the day’ and when he says Bismillah when entering his house, the Shaytan says: ‘There is no place for us to spend the night’ and when he says Bismillah when eating, the Shaytan says: ‘There is no place for us to sleep and no supper’. This hadith highlights the importance of invoking Allah’s name in various aspects of our lives, including entering our homes, to ward off evil and seek His protection.