بِسْمِ اللهِ، وَلَجْنَا، وَبِسْمِ اللهِ خَرَجْنَا، وَعَلَى رَبِّنَا تَوَكَّلْنَا
In the name of Allah we enter, and in the name of Allah we exit, and in Allah, our Lord, we put our trust.
Bismillahi walajna, wa bismillahi kharajna, wa 'ala Rabbina tawakkalna
When to Read
Recite this dua immediately upon entering your home. This is a moment to consciously connect your actions – even something as mundane as entering your house – with Allah's name and blessings. It sets a spiritual tone for your time within your home, a sanctuary where you should feel safe and productive, not lethargic.
How to Read
Begin by sincerely invoking Allah's name (Bismillah). As you say 'walajna' (we enter), visualize yourself entering your home with intention and purpose. When you say 'kharajna' (we exit), remember that this blessing extends to leaving your home as well. Conclude with 'wa 'ala Rabbina tawakkalna' (and in Allah, our Lord, we put our trust), affirming your reliance on Him for strength and success in all your endeavors, including overcoming feelings of procrastination and laziness within your own space.
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting this dua as taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ imbues your home with barakah (blessings) and protection. It fosters an environment where laziness and procrastination find it harder to take root. By invoking Allah's name at the threshold, you're seeking His assistance to make your home a place of productivity and remembrance, rather than idleness. This practice aligns your intentions with Allah's will, asking Him to grant you the energy and motivation to engage in beneficial activities, whether it's seeking knowledge, worship, or fulfilling your responsibilities.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Jabir bin 'Abdillah (may Allah be pleased with him): The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, "When a man enters his house and remembers Allah the Almighty at the time of his entry and at the time of his food, Satan says: 'You have no place to spend the night and no food.' When he enters and does not remember Allah the Almighty at the time of his entry, Satan says: 'You have found a place to spend the night.' When he does not remember Him at the time of his food, Satan says: 'You have found a place to spend the night and food.'" (Sunan Abi Dawud 3764). While the specific dua mentioned here is not explicitly stated in this particular hadith, the principle of remembering Allah upon entering the home is established. Other narrations, like the one attributed to 'Abdullah bin Busr (may Allah be pleased with him), mention: "If the Prophet ﷺ came to the door of any of you, he would not greet them, but would say: 'Assalamu 'alaikum' (Peace be upon you)." And when he entered, he would say: 'Assalamu 'alaikum.'" (Sunan Abi Dawud 5202). The dua 'Bismillahi walajna...' is understood to be the comprehensive invocation for entering one's home, encompassing remembrance and reliance on Allah.