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 upon our Lord we depend.
Bismillahi walajna, wa bismillahi kharajna, wa 'ala Rabbina tawakkalna
When to Read
This beautiful dua is recited whenever you are about to enter your home. It's a moment of transition, moving from the outside world into your personal sanctuary. Making this remembrance before stepping inside invites Allah's protection and blessing into your dwelling.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity before or as you physically enter your home. It's customary to also say 'Assalamu alaikum' (Peace be upon you) to those residing within, or if it's empty, to the angels who are present. The act of saying 'Bismillah' (In the name of Allah) is central to many of our practices, reminding us that nothing truly happens without His permission and power.
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting this dua invites Allah's blessings upon your home and its inhabitants. It serves as a declaration of reliance on Him, seeking His protection from any harm or negative influences that might be present. By invoking His name, you're transforming a simple act of entering your home into an act of worship, drawing you closer to your Creator and seeking His ease and relief from life's burdens within the sanctity of your own space.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Jabir bin Abdullah (may Allah be pleased with him): I heard the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) say: 'When a man enters his house and remembers Allah Most High at the time of his entry and at the time of his eating, Satan says: "You have no place to spend the night and no food." When he enters and does not remember Allah Most High at the time of his entry, Satan says: "You have found a place to spend the night." And when he does not remember Allah Most High at the time of eating, he says: "You have found a place to spend the night and food."' (Sunan Abi Dawud 3764, graded Hasan by Al-Albani)