Dua & Sunnah

The Prophet's ﷺ Dua for Entering the Home

Prophetic Duas
Hasan HadithSunan Abi Dawud 3764

بِسْمِ اللهِ، وَلَجْنَا، وَبِسْمِ اللهِ خَرَجْنَا، وَعَلَى رَبِّنَا تَوَكَّلْنَا

In the name of Allah, we enter, and in the name of Allah, we leave, and upon our Lord we depend.

Bismillah, walajna, wa bismillah kharajna, wa 'ala Rabbina tawakkalna

When to Read

This beautiful dua is recited upon entering your home, whether it's your own residence, a relative's house, or any other dwelling. It sets a blessed tone for your entry, invoking Allah's name and acknowledging His protection and reliance.

How to Read

Simply utter these words with sincerity and mindfulness as you cross the threshold of the home. It’s about consciously remembering Allah at the start of your time inside.

Virtues & Benefits

Reciting this dua blesses your entry and ensures that your time within the home is spent under Allah's watchful care. It signifies acknowledging Allah’s blessings in providing you with shelter and a place to rest. It also reminds us that our actions and movements, even within our homes, are done with reliance on Allah.

Source & Authentication

Narrated by Jabir bin Abdullah (may Allah be pleased with him): I heard the Messenger of Allah ﷺ say: 'When a man enters his house and remembers Allah Almighty and Praised at the time of his entry and at the time of his food, then Satan says: 'You have no place to spend the night and no evening meal.' When he enters and does not remember Allah Almighty and Praised at the time of his entry, Satan says: 'You have found a place to spend the night,' and when he does not remember Allah Almighty and Praised at the time of his food, Satan says: 'You have found a place to spend the night and evening meal.'
Hasan HadithSunan Abi Dawud 3764
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