بِسْمِ اللهِ وَلَجْنَا، وَبِسْمِ اللهِ خَرَجْنَا، وَعَلَى اللهِ رَبِّنَا تَوَكَّلْنَا. اَللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ خَيْرَ الْمَدْخَلِ وَخَيْرَ الْمَخْرَجِ، بِسْمِ اللهِ أَصْحَابُ الْبَيْتِ، بِسْمِ اللهِ رَبِّنَا، تَوَكَّلْنَا عَلَى اللهِ.
In the name of Allah we enter, and in the name of Allah we leave, and upon Allah our Lord we depend. O Allah, I ask of You the best of entrance and the best of exit. In the name of Allah are the inhabitants of the house. In the name of Allah, our Lord. We depend on Allah.
Bismillahi walajna, wa bismillahi kharajna, wa 'alallahi Rabbina tawakkalna. Allahumma inni as'aluka khayral madkhali wa khayral makhraji, bismillahi ashabul bayti, bismillahi Rabbina, tawakkalna 'alallah.
When to Read
This beautiful supplication is recited as you are about to step across the threshold of your home. It marks the transition from the outside world to your sanctuary, infusing your home with blessings from the very moment you enter.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and presence. As you say 'Bismillahi' (In the name of Allah), you are dedicating your entry to Him, seeking His protection and blessings. The acknowledgement of dependence on Allah ('tawakkalna') is key to invoking His peace. Ideally, you would say this after greeting any family members present.
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting this dua invites Allah's protection over your home and its inhabitants. It wards off negativity and ensures that your entrance is filled with barakah (blessings). By seeking the 'best of entrance and exit,' you are asking Allah to guide your affairs within your home and to bless your comings and goings. It cultivates a sense of reliance on Allah, fostering peace of mind and tranquility, knowing that He is your protector and sustainer.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Abdullah bin Busr (may Allah be pleased with him): The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to teach them to say when they entered their homes: 'Bismillahi walajna, wa bismillahi kharajna, wa 'alallahi Rabbina tawakkalna. Allahumma inni as'aluka khayral madkhali wa khayral makhraji, bismillahi ashabul bayti, bismillahi Rabbina, tawakkalna 'alallah.' (In the name of Allah we enter, and in the name of Allah we leave, and upon Allah our Lord we depend. O Allah, I ask of You the best of entrance and the best of exit. In the name of Allah are the inhabitants of the house. In the name of Allah, our Lord. We depend on Allah.)