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 Rabbana tawakkalna.
When to Read
This beautiful dua is recited when entering one's home. It's a simple yet profound way to imbue our homes with Allah's remembrance from the moment we step inside.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and presence. As you say 'Bismillahi walajna' (In the name of Allah we enter), you are acknowledging that your entry is by His permission and with His guidance. The words 'wa 'ala Allahi Rabbana tawakkalna' (and in Allah, our Lord, we place our trust) remind us that our home, our safety, and our well-being are ultimately in His hands.
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting this dua invites Allah's blessings upon your home and family. It transforms a simple act of entering into an act of worship, fostering a constant connection with Allah. By remembering Him upon entering and leaving, we seek His protection and His barakah (blessings) in our dwelling, making it a place where faith can truly flourish.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Anas (may Allah be pleased with him): The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: 'When a man enters his house and remembers Allah at the time of entering and at the time of eating, Satan says: 'You have no place to spend the night and no food.' When he enters and does not remember Allah at the time of entering, Satan says: 'You have found a place to spend the night.' And when he does not remember Allah at the time of eating, he says: 'You have found a place to spend the night and food.' (This narration is found in Muslim with a similar wording, and in Abu Dawud with the version above which includes the dua itself when combined with other related narrations). In another narration from Sahih Muslim (2018), the Prophet (peace be upon him) advised: 'When one of you enters his house, let him say: O Allah, I ask of You the good of entrance and the good of exit. In the name of Allah we enter, and in the name of Allah we leave, and in Allah, our Lord, we put our trust. Then let him greet his family.'