اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ خَيْرَ الْمَوْلَجِ وَخَيْرَ الْمَخْرَجِ، بِاسْمِ اللَّهِ وَلَجْنَا، وَبِاسْمِ اللَّهِ خَرَجْنَا، وَعَلَى اللَّهِ رَبِّنَا تَوَكَّلْنَا.
O Allah, I ask of You the best of entry and the best of exit. In the name of Allah we enter, and in the name of Allah we leave, and on Allah, our Lord, we depend.
Allahumma inni as'aluka khayral mawlaji wa khayral makhraji, bismillahi walajna, wa bismillahi kharajna, wa 'alallahi Rabbana tawakkalna.
When to Read
This dua is recited upon entering one's home. It's a beautiful practice to begin any entry, whether it's your primary residence or any other place where you seek comfort and safety, invoking Allah's protection and blessings.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and presence of mind. It's beneficial to say 'Bismillah' (In the name of Allah) before reciting the full dua. Imagine yourself truly relying on Allah as you utter these words, seeking His provisions and warding off any negativity. The intention behind the dua is key: asking Allah for goodness in both arriving and departing from the home.
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting this dua invites Allah's blessings into your home, ensuring safety and well-being. It cultivates a mindset of reliance on Allah (tawakkul) and acknowledges His dominion over all affairs. By asking for 'the best of entry and the best of exit,' we are essentially asking for Allah's guidance and protection in all our comings and goings related to our homes, fostering a sense of peace and contentment that shields us from discontent and greed.
Source & Authentication
‘Umar ibn al-Khattab (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) used to say when he entered his home: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka khayral mawlaji wa khayral makhraji, bismillahi walajna, wa bismillahi kharajna, wa 'alallahi Rabbana tawakkalna.' (O Allah, I ask of You the best of entry and the best of exit. In the name of Allah we enter, and in the name of Allah we leave, and on Allah, our Lord, we depend.)