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 upon our Lord we depend.
Bismillahi walajna, wa bismillahi kharajna, wa 'ala Rabbina tawakkalna.
When to Read
This beautiful dua is recited when entering your home. As you step across the threshold, it's a moment to pause and acknowledge Allah's blessings upon you, your family, and the very roof over your head. It's also a poignant reminder, when said sincerely, of those who are no longer with us in this life. Think of the empty chairs, the silence where their laughter once was. This dua becomes a bridge, connecting our present blessings with the memory of our departed loved ones, asking Allah to encompass them with His mercy.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and presence of mind as you enter your home. Say it aloud or in a whisper, feeling the weight of its meaning. Begin with 'Bismillah' (In the name of Allah), recognizing His provision that allows you to have a home. Then, acknowledge your reliance on Him by saying 'wa 'ala Rabbina tawakkalna' (and upon our Lord we depend). As you utter these words, let your heart turn towards those family members and friends who have passed away, asking Allah to grant them His vast mercy.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a simple yet profound way to imbue our homes with barakah (blessing) and to remember our responsibilities as Muslims. By starting our entry with Bismillah, we invite Allah's protection and ward off shaytan. The reliance upon Allah ('ala Rabbina tawakkalna') strengthens our faith. Most importantly for this context, it serves as a beautiful act of remembrance and supplication for our deceased relatives. While the specific wording doesn't mention the departed, the act of remembering Allah's blessings in our homes naturally leads us to think of those who shared those blessings with us and are now with Him. It is a way of keeping their memory alive through acts of devotion and dua, hoping for their reward in the hereafter.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Jabir ibn Abdullah (may Allah be pleased with him): I heard the Messenger of Allah ﷺ say: 'When a man enters his house and remembers Allah Most High at the time of his entry and at the time of his food, then Satan says: 'You have no place to pass the night and no dinner.' When he enters and does not remember Allah Most High at the time of his entry, Satan says: 'You have found a place to pass the night.' When he does not remember Him at the time of his food, Satan says: 'You have found a place to pass the night and dinner.' (This hadith, while not containing the exact phrase, emphasizes the importance of remembering Allah upon entering home, which naturally leads to broader reflections of gratitude and remembrance for all of Allah's gifts, including those whom He has taken from us.)