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 place our trust.
Bismillahi walajna, wa bismillahi kharajna, wa 'alallahi Rabbina tawakkalna.
When to Read
This dua is recited when entering one's home. It is particularly poignant when entering with the conscious intention of turning the home into a sanctuary of worship and remembrance of Allah.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity as you enter your home. It's a beautiful way to imbue your living space with barakah (blessings) from the outset of your entry. Consider saying it aloud initially, and then making it a regular practice, even if whispered.
Virtues & Benefits
This supplication is a profound declaration of reliance on Allah (SWT) for protection and guidance in our homes. By invoking His name, we seek His blessings for our entry and departure, transforming a mundane act into an act of worship. It reminds us that our homes are not just physical spaces, but places where we live, love, and worship Allah. The mention of reliance ('tawakkul') on Allah signifies a heart trusting in His provision and protection, which is a cornerstone of faith.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Jabir ibn Abdullah (may Allah be pleased with him): I heard the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) say: 'When a man enters his house and remembers Allah at the time of his entry and at the time of his eating, Satan says: 'You have no place to pass the night and no dinner.' When he enters and does not remember Allah at the time of his entry, Satan says: 'You have found a place to pass the night.' And when he does not remember Allah at the time of his eating, Satan says: 'You have found a place to pass the night and dinner.' (Sunan Abi Dawud 3764, Sahih according to Al-Albani). While the primary hadith focuses on remembering Allah at entry and eating, the specific dua 'Bismillahi walajna, wa bismillahi kharajna, wa 'alallahi Rabbina tawakkalna' encapsulates this remembrance and reliance.