بِسْمِ اللَّهِ وَلَجْنَا ، وَبِسْمِ اللَّهِ خَرَجْنَا ، وَعَلَى اللَّهِ 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 'alallahi Rabbina tawakkalna.
When to Read
This dua is recommended to be recited upon entering your home. It's a beautiful way to begin your time at home, acknowledging Allah's presence and blessings in your dwelling.
How to Read
Recite this clearly, with sincere intention and a heart full of trust in Allah. It's often accompanied by the greeting of 'Assalamu Alaikum' (Peace be upon you) if there are people inside, as taught by the Sunnah. Saying 'Bismillah' (In the name of Allah) before beginning any action is a core Islamic principle, so starting your entry with it is a natural extension of that practice.
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting this dua brings Allah's protection and blessings into your home. It serves as a reminder that your provision and well-being are from Allah, fostering gratitude and reliance upon Him. When you say 'Bismillah' upon entering, Shaytan is kept away from your home and your food, as narrated in Sahih Muslim 2018. This dua specifically ties entering and exiting with Allah's name and trust, encompassing the entire experience of being in and leaving your home, seeking barakah (blessings) throughout.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Jabir bin 'Abdullah (may Allah be pleased with him): I heard the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) say: "When a man mentions Allah's name (i.e., says Bismillah) upon entering his house and upon eating, then Satan says: 'You have no place to pass the night and no food.' When he enters without mentioning Allah's name, Satan says: 'You have found a place to pass the night.' And when he does not mention Allah's name upon eating, Satan says: 'You have found the place to sleep and the food.'" (Sahih Muslim 2018). The dua itself, 'Bismillahi walajna, wa bismillahi kharajna, wa 'alallahi Rabbina tawakkalna,' is found in Sunan Abi Dawud and Ibn Majah, indicating its practice among the companions as a comprehensive invocation for entering and exiting.