بِسْمِ اللهِ وَلَجْنَا، وَبِسْمِ اللهِ خَرَجْنَا، وَعَلَى اللهِ رَبِّنَا تَوَكَّلْنَا
In the name of Allah we enter, and in the name of Allah we leave, and in Allah, our Lord, we trust.
Bismillahi walajna, wa bismillahi kharajna, wa 'alallahi Rabbina tawakkalna.
When to Read
This beautiful dua is recited when entering your home. It's a conscious act of seeking Allah's protection and presence as you transition from the outside world into your personal space.
How to Read
Recite this dua just as you are about to enter your home, or as you step inside. Begin with the intention of remembering Allah and placing your trust in Him for safety and blessings within your dwelling. It’s recommended to say 'Bismillah' (In the name of Allah) before every action, and this dua beautifully incorporates that principle.
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting this dua invites Allah's blessings and protection into your home. It acknowledges that all movement, entering and leaving, is done under Allah's care. By saying 'wa 'alallahi Rabbina tawakkalna' (and in Allah, our Lord, we trust), we are reinforcing our reliance on Him for peace and security in our sanctuary, making it a place free from harm and filled with tranquility.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Abu Malik Al-Ash'ari: When a man enters his house, he should say: "O Allah, I ask You for the good of entering and the good of leaving, in the name of Allah we enter, and in the name of Allah we leave, and in Allah, our Lord, we trust." Then when he is in his house, he should say: "O Allah, I ask You for good within [this home] and the good of its inhabitants, and I seek refuge in You from the evil of [this home] and the evil of its inhabitants and the evil of what is in it and the evil of what is upon it.