الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي جَعَلَ لَنَا الْأَرْضَ قَرَارًا، وَالْمَاءَ طَهُورًا، وَالْإِسْلَامَ نُورًا، وَالْجِعَلُ بَيْتًا سَكَنًا، وَالْجِعَلُ الْمَالَ قِوَامًا، وَحَبَّبَ إِلَيْنَا الْبُيُوتَ وَزَيَّنَهَا فِي قُلُوبِنَا، وَجَعَلَ لَنَا فِيهَا مَا نَحْتَاجُهُ مِنَ الْخَيْرِ.
All praise is due to Allah, Who has made the earth a dwelling place for us, and the water pure, and Islam a light, and has made for us a home for dwelling, and has made wealth a means of sustenance, and has endeared homes to us and adorned them in our hearts, and has made for us therein whatever we need of goodness.
Alhamdulillah alladhi ja'ala lana al-arda qararan, wal-ma'a tahuran, wal-Islama nuran, wajal baitan sakanan, wajal al-mala qiwaman, wa hababa ilayna al-buyuta wa zayyanaha fi qulubina, wajal lana fiha ma nahtajuhu min al-khayr.
When to Read
This comprehensive dua is perfect to recite upon entering your home, especially after a long day or when reflecting on the blessings Allah has bestowed upon you. It's a beautiful way to start or end your day, fostering a deep sense of gratitude for the security and comfort your home provides.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a present heart, focusing on each word and its meaning. Imagine Allah's vast favors as you utter these phrases. It's best recited while standing at the entrance of your home, making a conscious acknowledgment of this great blessing.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates gratitude for numerous blessings, prominently highlighting the home as a place of peace ('sakan'). Recognizing our homes as divine gifts fosters contentment and reduces feelings of discontentment. It reminds us that shelter, like water and Islam, is a fundamental provision from Allah, which we should never take for granted. By acknowledging these favors, we invite further blessings and strengthen our connection with our Creator.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Al-Bara' bin 'Azib that when the Prophet (ﷺ) entered his house, he would say: 'O Allah, I ask You for the goodness of entering and the goodness of exiting. In the name of Allah, we enter, and in the name of Allah, we leave, and in Allah, our Lord, we place our trust.' And when he entered his house, he would say: 'All praise is due to Allah, Who has made the earth a dwelling place for us, and the water pure, and Islam a light, and has made for us a home for dwelling, and has made wealth a means of sustenance, and has made for us therein whatever we need of goodness.'