Dua & Sunnah

Dua for Entering Home: Invoking Allah's Blessings and Seeking Refuge

Entering Home
Hasan HadithSunan Abi Dawud 5096

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ وَلَجْنَا وَبِسْمِ اللَّهِ خَرَجْنَا وَعَلَى رَبِّنَا تَوَكَّلْنَا اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ خَيْرَ الْمَدْخَلِ وَخَيْرَ الْمَخْرَجِ، بِاسْمِ اللَّهِ رَبِّنَا تَوَكَّلْنَا عَلَى اللَّهِ، اللَّهُمَّ افْتَحْ لَنَا أَبْوَابَ فَضْلِكَ.

In the name of Allah we enter, and in the name of Allah we exit, and upon our Lord we depend. O Allah, I ask of You the best of entrance and the best of exit. In the name of Allah, our Lord, we depend on Allah. O Allah, open for us the doors of Your grace.

Bismillahi walajna wa bismillahi kharajna wa 'ala Rabbina tawakkalna. Allahumma inni as'aluka khayr al-madkhali wa khayr al-makhraji, bismillahi Rabbina tawakkalna 'alal-lah. Allahumma iftah lana abwaba fadlik.

When to Read

This beautiful supplication is recited upon entering one's home. It's a moment to pause, remember Allah, and seek His blessings for the sanctuary that shelters us and the responsibilities it holds.

How to Read

Recite this dua with sincerity and presence of mind as you cross the threshold of your home. It's an act of remembrance, acknowledging Allah's provision and protection.

Virtues & Benefits

By reciting this dua, we invite Allah's blessings into our home, seeking His protection from any harm and His help in fulfilling the duties that come with maintaining our households. It fosters a sense of reliance on Allah (Tawakkul) and opens the doors to His immense grace and provision.

Source & Authentication

Narrated by Anas ibn Malik (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: 'When a man enters his house, let him say: Allahumma inni as'aluka khayr al-madkhali wa khayr al-makhraji, bismillahi walajna wa bismillahi kharajna wa 'ala Rabbina tawakkalna. Then he should greet his family, and when he leaves, let him say: Allahumma inni as'aluka khayr al-makhraji wa khayr al-madkhali, bismillahi kharajna wa bismillahi walajna wa 'ala Rabbina tawakkalna.' (Reported by Abu Dawud, and graded Hasan).
Hasan HadithSunan Abi Dawud 5096
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