بِسْمِ اللهِ وَلَجْنَا، وَبِسْمِ اللهِ خَرَجْنَا، وَعَلَى اللهِ رَبِّنَا تَوَكَّلْنَا
In the name of Allah we enter, and in the name of Allah we leave, and in Allah, our Lord, we place our trust.
Bismillahi walajna, wa bismillahi kharajna, wa 'ala Allahi Rabbina tawakkalna.
When to Read
This dua is recited upon entering your home. It's a beautiful way to start your time within your sanctuary, acknowledging Allah's presence and blessing in your private space.
How to Read
Recite this dua sincerely as you are about to step into your home. It’s a simple yet profound supplication that should be uttered with mindfulness, remembering that our homes are blessings from Allah and should be entered with His remembrance.
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting this dua upon entering your home invokes Allah's protection and blessings. It reminds us that our homes are not just physical spaces but also places where Allah's peace and mercy should reside. By starting our entry with 'Bismillah' and 'Tawakkal,' we invite righteous deeds and positive interactions within our families, seeking Allah’s guidance for all that happens under our roof.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Anas (may Allah be pleased with him): The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: 'When a man enters his house, he should say: 'Bismillahi walajna, wa bismillahi kharajna, wa 'ala Allahi Rabbina tawakkalna.' (In the name of Allah we enter, and in the name of Allah we leave, and in Allah, our Lord, we place our trust.) (Graded Hasan by some scholars due to corroborating narrations, and included in the collection of 'Sahih' hadith by some compilers. It's widely accepted and practiced.)