بِسْمِ اللهِ وَلَجْنَا، وَبِسْمِ اللهِ خَرَجْنَا، وَعَلَى رَبِّنَا تَوَكَّلْنَا
In the name of Allah we enter, and in the name of Allah we leave, and upon our Lord we depend.
Bismillahi walajna, wa bismillahi kharajna, wa 'ala Rabbina tawakkalna
When to Read
This dua is recited when entering your home. It’s a beautiful way to begin your time within your own walls, consciously inviting Allah’s presence and blessings into your private space.
How to Read
Recite this dua sincerely as you cross the threshold of your home. It signifies your reliance on Allah (SWT) for protection and prosperity within your dwelling. It's a simple yet profound act that aligns your daily life with remembrance of your Creator.
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting this dua brings Allah's blessings into your home. It serves as a shield against Shaytan (Satan) and harmful influences, ensuring a peaceful and secure environment for you and your family. It reminds us that every action, even entering our homes, should be undertaken with Allah's name and reliance upon Him.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Abu Malik Al-Ash'ari: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 'When a man enters his house and remembers Allah at the time of his entry and at the time of his food, then Satan says: 'You have no place to spend the night and no dinner.' When he enters and does not remember Allah at the time of his entry, then Satan says: 'You have found a place to spend the night.' And when he does not remember Allah at the time of his food, then Satan says: 'You have found a place to spend the night and dinner.' [Sunan Abi Dawud 3764, Sunan An-Nasa'i 7817]. Although this hadith primarily mentions remembering Allah at the time of entry and food, the general principle of invoking Allah’s name upon entering is established. A more direct narration for entering specifically is found in Muslim: Narrated by Jabir bin Abdullah: I heard the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) say: 'When a person enters his home, he should say: Allahumma inni as'aluka khayra al-mawlooji wa khayra al-makhraji, bismillahi walajna, wa bismillahi kharajna, wa 'ala Rabbina tawakkalna.' (O Allah, I ask You for the goodness of entering and the goodness of leaving. In the name of Allah we enter, and in the name of Allah we leave, and upon our Lord we depend.)' [Sahih Muslim 2707]. While the full dua from Muslim is comprehensive, the portion 'Bismillahi walajna, wa bismillahi kharajna, wa 'ala Rabbina tawakkalna' is commonly used and inherently carries the spirit of seeking Allah’s blessings upon entry.