بِسْمِ اللهِ وَلَجْنَا، وَبِسْمِ اللهِ خَرَجْنَا، وَعَلَى رَبِّنَا تَوَكَّلْنَا
In the name of Allah we enter, and in the name of Allah we exit, and in Allah, our Lord, we trust.
Bismillahi walajna, wa bismillahi kharajna, wa 'ala Rabbina tawakkalna.
When to Read
This dua is recited when entering your home. It serves as a general invocation for entering any place, including one's own house. Reciting it invokes Allah's blessings and protection over the home and its inhabitants. Specifically, by invoking Allah's name and placing trust in Him, we seek His shield against all ills, including the insidious effects of gossip and backbiting that can poison the atmosphere within a family. It’s a reminder that our home is a sanctuary, and its peace is guarded by Allah.
How to Read
Recite this dua sincerely as you are about to enter your home, whether you are living there or visiting. It is ideally said before stepping over the threshold. The act of saying 'Bismillah' (In the name of Allah) at the start of any action is a Sunnah, infusing our activities with barakah (blessings) and seeking Allah's presence and assistance. The inclusion of 'and in Allah, our Lord, we trust' signifies our reliance on Him for protection and well-being.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua, while general for entering any place, carries profound benefits for the home. By invoking Allah's name, we ward off evil, inviting His mercy and protection. When recited with sincerity, it helps in maintaining a peaceful environment, free from negative influences like gossip and backbiting. The trust placed in Allah ('tawakkalna') strengthens our spiritual connection and reminds us that true security comes only from Him. A home where Allah is remembered and His name is invoked is protected from the whispers of Shaytan and the harmful effects of human speech that can sow discord.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) taught us to say: 'Bismillahi walajna, wa bismillahi kharajna, wa 'ala Rabbina tawakkalna.' (In the name of Allah we enter, and in the name of Allah we exit, and in Allah, our Lord, we trust.) This hadith, narrated by Abu Malik al-Ash'ari, is found in Sunan Abi Dawud and is considered Hasan. While the specific context of this hadith is entering and exiting a home, its application is broad, encompassing seeking Allah's name and protection in all endeavors and transitions.