بِسْمِ اللَّهِ، وَلَجْنَا، وَبِسْمِ اللَّهِ 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 dua is recited upon entering your home. It's a beautiful way to begin your entry, acknowledging Allah's presence and seeking His protection and blessing in your dwelling. Imagine the feeling of peace as you invoke His name before stepping inside.
How to Read
Recite this sincerely as you are about to enter your home. You can say it quietly to yourself or aloud. The intention is key: to imbue your home with remembrance of Allah and to seek His guidance for all who reside there.
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting this dua invites Allah's blessings into your home, turning it into a sanctuary of peace and obedience. It's a practice that wards off Shaytan and negativity, fostering an environment that encourages good deeds and discourages wrongdoing. It's a reminder that our homes are trusts from Allah, and we should manage them according to His will.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Abu Malik Al-Ash'ari: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: When a person enters his house and remembers Allah Most High at the time of entering and at the time of eating, then 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 entering and at the time of eating, then Satan says: 'You have found a place to spend the night and dinner.' (Sunan Abi Dawud 3764, Sahih Muslim 2018). While the specific wording 'Bismillahi walajna, wa bismillahi kharajna, wa 'ala Rabbina tawakkalna' is found in Sunan Abi Dawud and graded Hasan, the broader principle of remembering Allah upon entering the home is established in Sahih Muslim. This practice signifies seeking Allah's protection and blessing.