بِسْمِ اللهِ، وَلَجْنَا، وَبِاسْمِ اللهِ خَرَجْنَا، وَعَلَى اللهِ رَبِّنَا تَوَكَّلْنَا
In the name of Allah we enter, and in the name of Allah we leave, and on Allah our Lord we depend.
Bismillahi walajna, wa bismillahi kharajna, wa 'alallahi Rabbina tawakkalna.
When to Read
This beautiful dua is recited when you are about to enter your home. It's a profound reminder that our entry, like our exit, is under Allah's care and grace.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity before or as you step into your home. It's best to say it aloud but with a soft voice. Ensure you are in a state of wudu if possible, though it is not strictly required for this dua. Focus on the meaning: acknowledging Allah's name in your actions and placing your trust in Him.
Virtues & Benefits
By reciting this dua, you invite Allah's blessings and protection into your home. It wards off the intrusion of evil and misfortune, ensuring that your home remains a sanctuary of peace and security. It's a practice that imbues the very act of entering home with remembrance of Allah, fostering a constant connection with the Divine throughout your daily life.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Jabir bin 'Abdullah (may Allah be pleased with him), that the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: 'When a man enters his house and mentions Allah at the time of his entering and at the time of his eating, Satan says: 'You have no place to spend the night and no food.' When he enters and does not mention Allah at the time of his entering, Satan says: 'You have found a place to spend the night.' And when he does not mention the name of Allah at the time of his eating, Satan says: 'You have found a place to spend the night and food.'