بِسْمِ اللهِ وَلَجْنَا، وَبِسْمِ اللهِ خَرَجْنَا، وَعَلَى اللهِ رَبِّنَا تَوَكَّلْنَا. اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ خَيْرَ الْمَوْلِجِ وَخَيْرَ الْمَخْرَجِ، بَاسْمِكَ رَبِّنَا تَرَكْنَا، وَبِكَ نَحْيَا، وَبِكَ نَمُوتُ، وَإِلَيْكَ النُّشُورُ.
In the name of Allah we enter, and in the name of Allah we exit, and in Allah, our Lord, we place our trust. O Allah, I ask of You the best of entering and the best of exiting, by Your name, our Lord, we have settled. By You we live, by You we die, and to You is the return.
Bismillahi walajna, wa bismillahi kharajna, wa 'alallahi Rabbina tawakkalna. Allahumma inni as'aluka khayral mawlaji wa khayral makhraji, bismika Rabbana tarakna, wa bika nahya, wa bika namutu, wa ilaikan-nushoor.
When to Read
This dua is recited upon entering your home. It's a beautiful practice to invoke Allah's name and blessings as you cross the threshold, bringing that peace and protection into your living space. It encompasses both entering and exiting, reminding us that Allah's presence should accompany us in all our comings and goings.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction as you enter your home. It's beneficial to say it audibly, especially if you are entering alone, to internalize the words. The essence is to remember Allah and seek His support in all aspects of your life, including the stability and provision within your home.
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting this dua when entering your home is a Sunnah practice that invites Allah's blessings and protection. It acknowledges that everything, including our dwelling and sustenance, comes from Him. The phrase 'Allahumma inni as'aluka khayral mawlaji wa khayral makhraji' specifically asks for the good in entering and exiting, which encompasses seeking Allah's protection against all forms of harm and hardship, including financial struggles. By entrusting our affairs to Allah ('ala Rabbina tawakkalna'), we affirm our reliance on Him for our needs and well-being. This practice fosters a sense of security and contentment, knowing that our provision and safety are ultimately in Allah's hands.
Source & Authentication
Salim narrated from his father: The Prophet ﷺ used to recite this supplication when he went to sleep and when he woke up: 'Bismika Allahumma ahya wa amutu.' (In Your name, O Allah, I live and I die). And when he awoke, he used to say: 'Bismika Allahumma amutu wa ahya.' (In Your name, O Allah, I die and I live). And when he entered his home, he said: 'Bismillahi walajna, wa bismillahi kharajna, wa 'alallahi Rabbina tawakkalna.' (In the name of Allah we entered, and in the name of Allah we exited, and in Allah, our Lord, we placed our trust).