بِسْمِ اللَّهِ، وَلَجْنَا، وَبِسْمِ اللَّهِ خَرَجْنَا، وَعَلَى اللَّهِ 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 'alAllahi Rabbina tawakkalna
When to Read
This beautiful dua is recited when entering your home. It's a moment when we transition from the outside world into our personal sanctuary. By reciting this, we consciously invite Allah's presence and blessings into our living space, ensuring our home becomes a haven of peace and a shield against spiritual emptiness and neglect.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and full presence. As you utter the words, visualize yourself and your family being enveloped by Allah's protection and grace. The act of saying 'Bismillah' (In the name of Allah) at the beginning of any action is a sunnah that imbues our deeds with barakah (blessings). Reflect on the meaning of entrusting your home and all within it to Allah as you say, 'wa 'alAllahi Rabbina tawakkalna' (and in Allah, our Lord, we place our trust).
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting this dua when entering your home is a powerful act of remembrance of Allah (dhikr). It sets a tone of reliance on Him and seeks His protection, which can ward off negative influences, both seen and unseen. More profoundly, by invoking Allah's name and placing trust in Him, we invite His blessings and guidance into our lives, helping to fill any void of spiritual emptiness and reminding us of His constant presence. This practice strengthens our connection to Allah and transforms our homes into spaces of tranquility and faith.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Abu Malik Al-Ash'ari (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: 'When a person enters his house, he should say: 'O Allah, I ask You for the best of entering and the best of leaving. In the name of Allah we enter, and in the name of Allah we leave, and in Allah, our Lord, we place our trust.' Then he should greet his children and say: 'Peace be upon you.' (Sunan Abi Dawud 3764).