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 on our Lord we depend.
Bismillah wa lajna, wa bismillahi kharajna, wa 'ala Rabbina tawakkalna.
When to Read
This beautiful dua is recited upon entering your home. It's a way to infuse your dwelling with Allah's remembrance from the very moment you cross the threshold.
How to Read
Recite this phrase sincerely as you enter your home. It's a declaration of reliance on Allah, seeking His protection and blessings for your household. Try to say it with the intention of making your home a place where Allah is remembered.
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting this dua invites Allah's protection into your home, warding off evil and Shaytan. It signifies that your actions, both entering and leaving, are done in obedience to Allah, fostering a sense of peace and security within your dwelling. It’s a beautiful reminder that our entire lives, even our simple actions like entering our homes, should be dedicated to Allah.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Jabir ibn Abdullah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: 'When a man enters his house and remembers Allah the Mighty and Majestic upon entering and upon eating, then Satan says: 'You have no place to spend the night and no food.' When he enters and does not remember Allah the Mighty and Majestic upon entering, Satan says: 'You have found a place to spend the night.' And when he does not remember Allah the Mighty and Majestic upon eating, Satan says: 'You have found a place to spend the night and food.'