بِسْمِ اللهِ، وَلَجْنَا، وَبِسْمِ اللهِ خَرَجْنَا، وَعَلَى اللهِ رَبِّنَا تَوَكَّلْنَا
In the name of Allah we enter, and in the name of Allah we exit, 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 when entering your home, whether alone or with family. It's a beautiful way to begin your time at home by invoking Allah's name and acknowledging your reliance on Him for safety and barakah (blessings).
How to Read
Recite this dua aloud or silently as you step into your home. It's an act of remembrance that transforms a simple action into a spiritual connection, inviting Allah's protection and presence into your dwelling.
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting this dua when entering your home is a practice taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. It invokes Allah's name, which brings His protection and blessings. By saying 'Bismillah,' you are acknowledging Allah's ownership of the home and seeking His safeguarding. The mention of Tawakkul (reliance on Allah) strengthens your connection to Him, recognizing that all safety and provision come from Him. This practice cultivates a home environment filled with peace, security, and spiritual well-being, encouraging ihsan (excellence) in how we live within it.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Jabir bin 'Abdillah (may Allah be pleased with him): I heard the Messenger of Allah ﷺ say: 'When a man enters his house and remembers Allah the Mighty and Majestic at the time of his entry and at the time of his eating, Satan says: 'You have no place to pass the night and no food.' When he enters and does not remember Allah the Mighty and Majestic at the time of his entry, Satan says: 'You have found a place to pass the night.' And when he does not remember Allah the Mighty and Majestic at the time of his eating, Satan says: 'You have found a place to pass the night and food.' (Sahih Muslim 2018, also found in Sunan Abi Dawud 3764 with a slight variation in wording regarding exiting). The version used here is often cited in the context of entering and exiting, encompassing the entire transition into and out of the home.