بِسْمِ اللهِ وَلَجْنَا، وَبِسْمِ اللهِ خَرَجْنَا، وَعَلَى اللهِ رَبِّنَا تَوَكَّلْنَا
In the name of Allah we enter, and in the name of Allah we leave, and in Allah, our Lord, we trust.
Bismillahi walajna, wa bismillahi kharajna, wa 'alallahi Rabbina tawakkalna.
When to Read
This beautiful dua is recited upon entering your home. It marks the transition from the outside world into your sanctuary, invoking Allah's name and seeking His blessing and protection. Imagine stepping through your doorway, keys in hand, and taking a moment to connect with your Creator before you fully settle in.
How to Read
Recite this with sincerity and presence. As you say 'Bismillahi walajna' (In the name of Allah we enter), visualize yourself and your family entering with Allah's protection. With 'wa bismillahi kharajna' (and in the name of Allah we leave), acknowledge that even your departures are under His watch. Finally, 'wa 'alallahi Rabbina tawakkalna' (and in Allah, our Lord, we trust) is a declaration of your reliance on Him for all matters within and outside your home.
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting this dua is a Sunnah practice that invites Allah's blessings and protection into your home. It serves as a constant reminder that nothing happens without His permission and that He is our ultimate Trustee. This act imbues your home with a sense of peace and security, warding off ill intentions and drawing you closer to Allah through a simple yet profound act of remembrance.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Abu Malik Al-Ash'ari (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: 'When a person enters his house, he should say: Bismillahi walajna, wa bismillahi kharajna, wa 'alallahi Rabbina tawakkalna.' (In the name of Allah we enter, and in the name of Allah we leave, and in Allah, our Lord, we trust). Another narration adds: 'Then let him greet his family with Salam.'