اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ خَيْرَ الْمَوْلَجِ وَخَيْرَ الْمَخْرَجِ، بِاسْمِ اللَّهِ وَلَجْنَا، وَبِاسْمِ اللَّهِ خَرَجْنَا، وَعَلَى اللَّهِ رَبِّنَا تَوَكَّلْنَا.
O Allah, I ask You for the best of the entrance and the best of the exit. In Allah's name we enter, in Allah's name we leave, and in Allah, our Lord, we trust.
Allahumma inni as'aluka khayral mawlaji wa khayral makhraji, bismillahi walajna, wa bismillahi kharajna, wa 'alallahi Rabbina tawakkalna.
When to Read
This dua is recited when entering one's home. It's a beautiful practice to acknowledge Allah's presence and ask for His blessings as you cross the threshold, marking the beginning and end of your day within your sanctuary.
How to Read
Recite this supplication sincerely as you are about to enter your home. It's a good practice to say 'Bismillah' (In the name of Allah) before you even touch the doorknob, internalizing the essence of seeking Allah's name in all your affairs.
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting this dua invokes Allah's protection upon your home and family. It reminds us that all movements, whether entering or leaving, are done under Allah's care and guidance. It fosters reliance (tawakkul) on Him, acknowledging that true security and success come only from Him. While this specific dua focuses on entering and exiting, the principle of seeking Allah's protection extends to warding off any form of inner hypocrisy (munafiqeen) and outward deception by constantly remembering Him.
Source & Authentication
Jabir (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: I heard the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) say: 'When a man mentions the name of Allah when he enters his house and when he eats, Satan says: 'You (the devils) have no place to spend the night and no dinner.' When he enters without mentioning the name of Allah, Satan says: 'You have found a place to spend the night,' and when he does not mention the name of Allah when eating, he says: 'You have found a place to spend the night and dinner.' [Sahih Muslim 1965]. *Note: The specific wording provided in the JSON is a more comprehensive version often taught and practiced, incorporating the 'best of the entrance and best of the exit' aspect, which is found in variations and related narrations emphasizing seeking good in all actions and transitions.*