بِسْمِ اللَّهِ وَلَجْنَا، وَبِسْمِ اللَّهِ خَرَجْنَا، وَعَلَى رَبِّنَا تَوَكَّلْنَا
In the name of Allah we enter, and in the name of Allah we exit, and in Allah, our Lord, we trust.
Bismillahi walajna, wa bismillahi kharajna, wa 'ala Rabbina tawakkalna.
When to Read
This beautiful dua is recited when entering your home, whether it’s your primary residence or any other house you visit. It’s a reminder that every action, from entering to exiting, should be initiated with the remembrance of Allah and with reliance upon Him. Imagine stepping through your doorway after a long day; saying this not only sanctifies the act of entering but also invokes Allah’s protection and blessing upon your home and family.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and heartfelt intention as you physically cross the threshold of your home. It’s a simple yet profound practice that shifts our mindset from the mundane to the mindful. The words are easy to remember, making it a perfect habit to cultivate for yourself and your family. Teaching children to say this as they enter their own rooms or the main house can instill a lifelong connection to invoking Allah’s name in their daily lives.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encompasses several blessings. By starting with 'Bismillah' (In the name of Allah), we invite His presence and protection. It acknowledges that our entry is by His grace and that we are dependent on Him. The mention of 'Bismillah we exit' extends this blessing to our departures, ensuring we leave under His care as well. The final phrase, 'and in Allah, our Lord, we trust,' is a powerful declaration of reliance (tawakkul), seeking His sufficiency in all matters related to our home and our lives within it. This practice is a means of seeking Allah’s peace and barakah (blessing) for the place where we find rest and raise our families.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Ibn 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with them both) that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: When a man says when he enters his house and mentions the name of Allah, Satan says: ‘We have no place here to spend the night.’ When he eats and mentions the name of Allah, Satan says: ‘We have no place here to spend the night and to eat.’ When he enters his house and does not mention the name of Allah, Satan says: ‘We have found a place to spend the night.’ When he eats and does not mention the name of Allah, Satan says: ‘We have found a place to spend the night and to eat.’ [Another narration mentioned by Abu Dawud is: Bismillahi walajna, wa bismillahi kharajna, wa 'ala Rabbina tawakkalna.]