بِسْمِ اللَّهِ وَلَجْنَا ، وَبِسْمِ اللَّهِ خَرَجْنَا ، وَعَلَى رَبِّنَا تَوَكَّلْنَا اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ خَيْرَ الْمَدْخَلِ ، وَخَيْرَ الْمَخْرَجِ ، بِسْمِ اللَّهِ أَفْتَحُ ، وَبِسْمِ اللَّهِ أَرْزُقُ ، وَبِاللَّهِ أَفْتَحُ ، وَبِاللَّهِ أَرْزُقُ قَالَ أَبُو دَاوُد: وَعَلَى رَبِّنَا نَتَوَكَّلُ
In the name of Allah we enter, and in the name of Allah we leave, and upon our Lord we depend. O Allah, I ask of You the best of entry and the best of exit. In the name of Allah we start, and in the name of Allah we are provisioned. And upon our Lord we depend.
Bismillahi walajna, wa bismillahi kharajna, wa 'ala Rabbina tawakkalna. Allahumma inni as'aluka khayr al-madkhal, wa khayr al-makhraj. Bismillahi naftah, wa bismillahi narzuq. Wa 'ala Rabbina natawakkal.
When to Read
This beautiful dua is recited when returning home, especially as evening approaches. Imagine the feeling of coming home after a day's work or travel. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us to begin even this simple act with remembrance of Allah. It's a way of invoking His blessings and protection as you step back into your personal sanctuary. It reminds us that our homes are blessings from Allah, and we should enter them with gratitude and reliance on Him.
How to Read
As you are about to open your door to enter your home in the evening, pause for a moment. Take a deep breath and recite this dua with sincerity. It's often recited verbally, but the most important aspect is the intention and the connection you feel with Allah as you say it. Ideally, you would pause slightly before entering, taking these few moments to connect with your Creator. Some scholars mention reciting 'Bismillah' before entering and exiting any place, and this comprehensive dua encapsulates that principle beautifully, extending it to seeking the best outcomes from entering and leaving.
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting this dua upon entering your home in the evening is a profound way to bring Allah's presence into your personal space. It signifies your reliance on Him for protection and provision, acknowledging that all good things come from Him. It's a practice that infuses your home with blessings and peace, as you invite Allah's name and His care into it. By starting with 'Bismillah' and seeking the 'best of entry and exit,' you're essentially asking Allah to make your time at home beneficial, protected, and filled with goodness. It fosters a sense of contentment and gratitude for the shelter and provisions Allah has bestowed upon you. The act itself is a constant reminder of our dependence on Allah in all aspects of life, big or small.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Jabir (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 spend the night and no food.' When he enters and does not remember Allah at the time of his entry, Satan says: 'You have found a place to spend the night.' And when he does not remember Allah at the time of his eating, Satan says: 'You have found a place to spend the night and food.' (Sahih Muslim 2018). Another narration, though with some variation in wording, attributed to Abu Dawud (3763) and graded Hasan, mentions: > **Arabic:** بِسْمِ اللَّهِ وَلَجْنَا ، وَبِسْمِ اللَّهِ خَرَجْنَا ، وَعَلَى رَبِّنَا تَوَكَّلْنَا > **Translation:** 'In the name of Allah we enter, and in the name of Allah we leave, and upon our Lord we depend.' > > And when one of you enters his house, he should say: 'O Allah, I ask You for the best of entry and the best of exit, and the best of what You have decreed in our provision, in our home.' And then the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) taught him to say: > > > **Arabic:** بِسْمِ اللَّهِ افْتَحُ ، وَبِسْمِ اللَّهِ أَرْزُقُ ، وَبِاللَّهِ أَفْتَحُ ، وَبِاللَّهِ أَرْزُقُ > > **Translation:** 'In the name of Allah we begin, and in the name of Allah we are provisioned. And by Allah we begin, and by Allah we are provisioned.' > > The last part of the narration adds: 'And when he enters and does not remember Allah the Almighty at his entrance, Satan says to his companions: 'You have found an abode.' And when he does not remember Allah the Almighty at his food, Satan says: 'You have found an abode and food.' The essence of these narrations is that remembering Allah at the threshold of our homes, and during our meals within them, keeps Satan at bay and invites Allah's blessings. This particular dua for entering in the evening encapsulates this vital practice.