بِسْمِ اللَّهِ وَلَجْنَا، وَبِسْمِ اللَّهِ خَرَجْنَا، وَعَلَى 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 'ala Rabbina tawakkalna
When to Read
This dua is recited when entering your home. It's a beautiful way to begin your return, acknowledging Allah's presence and seeking His blessings for your dwelling.
How to Read
Recite this sincerely as you step across the threshold of your home. It's a simple yet profound acknowledgment of Allah's dominion over your entry and exit, and your reliance on Him.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua embodies a complete submission to Allah. By starting with 'Bismillah' (In the name of Allah), you invoke His protection and blessings. The mention of entering and leaving signifies that all your movements, whether inside or outside your home, are under Allah's watch. Placing trust ('tawakkal') in Allah as you enter your sanctuary is a powerful affirmation of faith, seeking His safeguard against all harms, seen and unseen, including the perils of fire and immorality that can seep into households.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Anas (may Allah be pleased with him): The Prophet (peace be upon him) said, 'When a man says: Bismillahi walajna, wa bismillahi kharajna, wa 'ala Rabbina tawakkalna, then his Satan says to him: You have been protected for this day.' (Sunan Abi Dawud 3764). While this specific narration is graded Hasan, the principle of reciting Bismillah upon entering one's home is established in other authentic narrations. For example, Muslim narrates from Jabir (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: 'When a man mentions Allah's name upon entering his house and upon eating his food, Satan says: 'You have no place to spend the night and no food.' (Sahih Muslim 2018). The essence of seeking Allah's protection and invoking His name upon entering is thus strongly supported.