أَعُوذُ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللَّهِ التَّامَّاتِ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا خَلَقَ
I seek refuge in the perfect words of Allah from the evil of what He has created.
A'udhu bikalimatillahit-tammati min sharri ma khalaq
When to Read
When you first step into your new home, whether it's a house or an apartment, it's a beautiful time to ask Allah for His protection and blessings. As you unlock the door, or even as you're carrying your first belongings inside, make this intention to seek refuge in Allah. It's a moment of transition, a new chapter, and what better way to begin than by invoking the One who controls all affairs?
How to Read
Recite this dua sincerely, with full conviction in Allah's power to protect. You can recite it once as you enter, or you can repeat it a few times, perhaps with your hands raised slightly in supplication. Breathe in the new surroundings with the awareness that Allah is the one who has granted you this provision. It's also a good practice to make general duas for your new home – asking for barakah (blessings), safety, and for it to be a place where you can grow closer to Allah.
Virtues & Benefits
This powerful dua is a shield from various forms of harm and evil. When we seek refuge in Allah's perfect words, we are essentially acknowledging His absolute power over all creation. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us this dua as a comprehensive supplication for protection. By reciting it when entering a new home, we are inviting Allah's blessings and asking Him to safeguard us and our families from any potential harm or negative influences that might be present in a new environment. It establishes the home as a sanctuary under Allah's watch from the very beginning.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: 'Whoever alights at a resting place and then says: أَعُوذُ بِكَلِمَاتِ اللَّهِ التَّامَّاتِ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا خَلَقَ (I seek refuge in the perfect words of Allah from the evil of what He has created), then nothing will harm him until he moves from that resting place.' (Sahih Muslim 2708). While the hadith specifically mentions alighting at a resting place, the principle extends beautifully to entering a new home, which becomes our primary resting place.