بِسْمِ اللَّهِ وَلَجْنَا، وَبِسْمِ اللَّهِ خَرَجْنَا، وَعَلَى اللَّهِ رَبَّنَا تَوَكَّلْنَا
In the name of Allah we enter, and in the name of Allah we leave, and on Allah, our Lord, we depend.
Bismillahi walajna, wa bismillahi kharajna, wa 'alallahi Rabbana tawakkalna.
When to Read
This beautiful dua is recited when entering your home. It encompasses entering and leaving, making it a comprehensive supplication for seeking Allah's blessing and protection throughout your time within the home and as you depart from it.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and mindfulness as you cross the threshold of your home. It's best to say it before or as you enter. Utter it clearly, reflecting on the meaning of seeking Allah's help and placing your trust in Him.
Virtues & Benefits
By reciting this dua, you invite Allah's blessings into your home. It signifies your acknowledgment that all actions, whether entering or leaving, are done by Allah's grace and with His support. It fosters a sense of dependence on Him, seeking His protection from any harm or evil that might be present, especially during the night. It’s a simple yet profound way to make your home a sanctuary under Allah’s care.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Jabir bin Abdullah (may Allah be pleased with him): I heard the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) saying: 'When a man enters his house and remembers Allah the Almighty at the time of his entry and at the time of his eating, Satan says: 'You have nowhere to pass the night and no food.' When he enters and does not remember Allah the Almighty at the time of his entry, Satan says: 'You have found a place to pass the night.' And when he does not remember Allah the Almighty at the time of his eating, Satan says: 'You have found a place to pass the night and food.' (This hadith has variations in wording and similar meanings in Sahih Muslim)