بِسْمِ اللَّهِ وَلَجْنَا ، وَبِسْمِ اللَّهِ خَرَجْنَا ، وَعَلَى رَبِّنَا تَوَكَّلْنَا اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ خَيْرَ الْمَوْلَجِ وَخَيْرَ الْمَخْرَجِ ، بَاسْمِكَ رَبِّنَا تَرَكْنَا ، وَبِكَ نَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ هَذَا الْمُسْتَخْرَجِ وَشَرِّ مَا فِيهِ.
In the name of Allah we enter, and in the name of Allah we exit, and in our Lord we place our trust. O Allah, I ask of You the best of the entrance and the best of the exit. In Your name, our Lord, we leave, and by You we seek refuge from the evil of this exit and the evil of what is in it.
Bismillahi walajna, wa bismillahi kharajna, wa 'ala Rabbina tawakkalna. Allahumma inni as'aluka khayral mawliji wa khayral makhraji, bismika Rabbana taraqna, wa bika na'udhu bika min sharri hadhal mustakhraji wa sharri ma fihi.
When to Read
Recite this dua as you enter your home. It's a beautiful practice that invokes Allah's name and protection from the very threshold of your dwelling. Whether it's your primary residence or a temporary stay, this dua sets a blessed tone for your time inside.
How to Read
Recite it clearly and with understanding. The intention is to acknowledge Allah's presence and protection as you step into a space where you seek rest, provision, and peace. It's a declaration of reliance on Him for safety and blessings within your home.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a powerful invocation for Allah's protection and blessings. By starting with 'Bismillah' (In the name of Allah), you imbue your entrance with divine presence. Asking for 'khayral mawlij' (the best of the entrance) and 'khayral makhraj' (the best of the exit) encompasses seeking goodness in your coming and going, your stay, and your departure. It's a comprehensive plea for safety from any potential harm within or associated with the place you enter, and a confirmation of Tawakkul (reliance) on Allah.
Source & Authentication
Ibn 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with them) said: The Prophet ﷺ, when he entered his home and when he exited it, used to say: Bismillahi walajna, wa bismillahi kharajna, wa 'ala Rabbina tawakkalna. Allahumma inni as'aluka khayral mawliji wa khayral makhraji, bismika Rabbana taraqna, wa bika na'udhu bika min sharri hadhal mustakhraji wa sharri ma fihi. (Sunan Abi Dawud 5095 - Hasan)