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 trust.
Bismillahi walajna, wa bismillahi kharajna, wa 'ala Rabbina tawakkalna
When to Read
This beautiful dua is recited upon entering your home. It serves as a reminder to begin any action with Allah's name, seeking His blessing and acknowledging our reliance on Him for both our departure and arrival.
How to Read
Recite this sincerely when you step into your home. You can say it quietly to yourself or aloud if you are alone. The intention behind the words is key: acknowledging Allah's presence and seeking His protection and blessings for your dwelling.
Virtues & Benefits
Beginning your entry into your home with this dua invokes Allah's protection. It signifies that your home is a place where Allah's name is remembered and His guidance is sought, fostering an atmosphere of peace and security. It also reminds us to remain constantly aware of Allah, even in our private spaces, and to place our trust in Him for all our affairs.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Anas ibn Malik (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: 'When a man mentions the name of Allah upon entering his house and upon eating, Satan says: 'You have no place to pass the night and no dinner.' When he mentions the name of Allah upon entering his house, Satan says: 'You have no place to pass the night.' When he mentions the name of Allah upon eating, Satan says: 'You have no place to pass the night and no dinner.' Then he mentioned something similar to this (referring to the dua cited above). (Sunan Abi Dawud 3764, graded Hasan by Al-Albani). Although the specific phrasing of the dua might vary slightly in narration, the principle of mentioning Allah's name upon entering the home is established. The longer version, 'Bismillahi walajna, wa bismillahi kharajna, wa 'ala Rabbina tawakkalna', is a comprehensive expression of this principle.