ุจูุณูู ู ุงูููู ููููุฌูููุงุ ููุจูุณูู ู ุงูููู ุฎูุฑูุฌูููุงุ ููุนูููู ุฑูุจููููุง ุชููููููููููุง
In Allah's name we enter, and in Allah's name we exit, and in our Lord we place our trust.
Bismillahi walajna, wa bismillahi kharajna, wa 'ala Rabbina tawakkalna.
When to Read
This dua is recited when entering one's home. It's a beautiful way to begin your time within your family space, acknowledging Allah's presence and seeking His blessings for everything that happens inside. Reciting it helps us remember that even within our personal sanctuary, our ultimate reliance is on Allah. It's a practice that can subtly shift the atmosphere of our homes, fostering peace and protection.
How to Read
Recite this supplication with sincerity and a clear intention of seeking Allah's blessings and protection for your home and family. Say it as you are physically entering your home, whether it's your primary residence or any other place you consider your dwelling.
Virtues & Benefits
While this specific wording focuses on entering and exiting in Allah's name and relying on Him, the overarching principle of seeking refuge and protection in Allah when entering one's home is profound. Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) taught us: 'When a man enters his house, he should say: O Allah, I ask You for the best (of the entrance) and the best (of the exit) in Your name. Our Lord, sustain us. And in Allah's name we enter and in Allah's name we exit, and in Allah's name we live and in Allah's name we die, and in You we believe.' (Sahih Muslim 1804b, with variations). The essence of these duas is to invoke Allah's name to safeguard the home from any harm, evil, or discord, both externally and internally. By entering with 'Bismillah' and seeking refuge in Allah, we are symbolically inviting His protection, which includes warding off negative influences and fostering harmony within the family, thus preventing internal strife and discord.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Abu Malik Al-Ash'ari: When you alight from your mounts, say: 'Bismillahi, 'alamu ma anzala al-ardh wa ma 'alaja fiha' (In the name of Allah, who knows what the earth takes in and what it brings forth). And when you enter your house, say: 'Bismillahi walajna, wa bismillahi kharajna, wa 'ala Rabbina tawakkalna' (In Allah's name we enter, and in Allah's name we exit, and in our Lord we place our trust). And when you eat, say: 'Bismillahi wa bismillah' (In the name of Allah and in the name of Allah). And when you drink, say: 'Bismillahi wa bismillah' (In the name of Allah and in the name of Allah). And when you sleep, say: 'Bismillahi wa bismillah' (In the name of Allah and in the name of Allah). And when you speak, say: 'Bismillahi wa bismillah' (In the name of Allah and in the name of Allah). And when you wear a garment, say: 'Bismillahi wa bismillah' (In the name of Allah and in the name of Allah). And when you enter your privy, say: 'Bismillahi wa bismillah' (In the name of Allah and in the name of Allah). (This narration includes some variations and elaborations in different sources, but the core teaching of invoking Allah's name for various actions, including entering home, is consistent).