Dua for Entering Home: Seeking Allah's Protection from Hypocrisy and Deception

Q: What is the source of Dua for Entering Home: Seeking Allah's Protection from Hypocrisy and Deception?

Sunan Abi Dawud 3764 — Sunan Abi Dawud — Hadith 3764

Entering Home

Hasan HadithSunan Abi Dawud 3764

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ وَلَجْنَا، وَبِسْمِ اللَّهِ خَرَجْنَا، وَعَلَى رَبِّنَا تَوَكَّلْنَا

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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 beautiful supplication is recited when entering one's home. It's a way to sanctify the act of entering, bringing Allah's remembrance into the very threshold of our private space. By invoking Allah's name and placing trust in Him, we seek His blessings and protection for ourselves and our families within the home.

How to Read

Recite this dua clearly and with sincere intention upon entering your home. It is recommended to say 'Bismillah' (In the name of Allah) before the full dua. This practice is a beautiful Sunnah that fills our homes with Barakah (blessings) and keeps us mindful of our reliance on Allah in all our affairs, big and small.

Virtues & Benefits

Reciting this dua is a Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, embodying the principle of remembering Allah in all aspects of life. By invoking Allah's name, we invite His protection and blessings into our homes, seeking refuge from any negativity or ill fortune. It fosters a sense of security and peace, reminding us that our homes are a trust from Allah, and we are accountable for how we inhabit them. While this specific hadith focuses on entering home with blessings, the general principle of seeking refuge from hypocrisy and deception is found throughout the Quran and Sunnah, for example, Allah says: "And whoever chooses to be deaf to the remembrance of the Most Merciful - We appoint for him a devil, and he will have a companion." (Az-Zukhruf 43:36). The home is our sanctuary, and seeking Allah’s protection upon entering ensures it remains a haven from external evils and internal hypocrisy.

Source & Authentication

Narrated by Abdullah bin Busr (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: If a person enters his house and says: 'Bismillahi walajna, wa bismillahi kharajna, wa 'ala Rabbina tawakkalna' (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 Satan says: 'You have no authority over them tonight.'

Hasan HadithSunan Abi Dawud 3764

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In the name of Allah we enter, and in the name of Allah we leave, and in Allah, our Lord, we place our trust. O Allah, I ask of You the best of entrance and the best of exit. O Allah, establish us upon the name of our Lord, make the earth subdued for us, and make it our dwelling. O Allah, Originator of all things and their Postponer, there is no god but You. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the disappearance of Your blessings, the turning away of Your well-being, the suddenness of Your punishment, and all of Your displeasure. O Allah, protect me from the stinginess of my soul, and make me one who turns to You often, and make me among the grateful. And make me regarded in Your eyes, and make me safe in Your protection. And bestow upon me a sound heart and a truthful tongue, and I seek refuge in You from the accursed Satan, and from every evil, and from the evil of all creatures. And I ask You for the good of this world and the Hereafter.

Entering Home

Sahih HadithThis dua is a compilation of supplications taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ for protection and well-being, drawing from various authentic narrations. While a single, exact hadith might not contain this full phrasing, its components are well-established.