157. Dua for entering home
Dua for entering home in Arabic
اَللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ خَيْرَ الْمَوْلِجِ وَخَيْرَ الْمَخْرَجِ بِسْمِ اللَّهِ وَلَجْنَا وَبِسْمِ اللَّهِ خَرَجْنَا وَعَلَى اللَّهِ رَبِّنَا تَوَكَّلْنَا
Dua for entering home English Transliteration
Allaahumma inni as'aluka khairal-mawliji wa khairal-makhraji. Bismillahi wa lajna, wa bismillahi kharajna, wa 'al-Allahi rabbina tawakkalna
Dua for entering home English Translation
O Allah! I ask Thee for good both when entering and when going out; in the name of Allah we have entered, and in the name of Allah we have gone out, and in Allah our Lord do we trust.
Rasoolullah (ﷺ) commanded us to mention Allah upon entering home and informed that, who does that devil can’t enter into the house with him. Fundamental dua upon entering home is giving salaam. Abu Malik Ash’ari (RA) narrated that, Rasoolullah (ﷺ) said that, when anyone from you enter into the house, he should recite these words and then give salaam to his family. The narrators of this narration are all trustworthy but there is a probability that the hadith is ‘Mursaal’.
Hadith about the Dua
Arabic Text
حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ عَوْفٍ، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ إِسْمَاعِيلَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي أَبِي، - قَالَ ابْنُ عَوْفٍ وَرَأَيْتُ فِي أَصْلِ إِسْمَاعِيلَ - قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي ضَمْضَمٌ، عَنْ شُرَيْحٍ، عَنْ أَبِي مَالِكٍ الأَشْعَرِيِّ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم " إِذَا وَلَجَ الرَّجُلُ فِي بَيْتِهِ فَلْيَقُلِ اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ خَيْرَ الْمَوْلِجِ وَخَيْرَ الْمَخْرَجِ بِسْمِ اللَّهِ وَلَجْنَا وَبِسْمِ اللَّهِ خَرَجْنَا وَعَلَى اللَّهِ رَبِّنَا تَوَكَّلْنَا ثُمَّ لْيُسَلِّمْ عَلَى أَهْلِهِ " .
Narrated AbuMalik Al-Ash'ari: The Prophet (ﷺ) said: When a man goes into his house, he should say: "O Allah! I ask Thee for good both when entering and when going out; in the name of Allah we have entered, and in the name of Allah we have gone out, and in Allah our Lord do we trust." He should then greet his family. [Hasan (Ibn Baz). Abu Dawud: 5096]
Benefits of dua for entering home
Feeling calm at home with dua for entering home
- Brings peace and blessings into the house every day
- Helps keep shaitan away when reciting Bismillah at entry
- Offers protection for family and loved ones in the home
- Reminds to trust Allahwith tawakkul in all moments
- Connects the heart with Islamic dua every time you enter
- Encourages starting with Bismillah and following sunnah
- Makes leaving and entering house an act of worship
When to Recite dua for entering home
Times to remember dua for entering home
- When coming back home after a day outside, say the dua for entering home at the door
- Recite dua for entering home when moving into a new house for the first time
- Say the dua for entering home if returning after a long trip or travel
- Before stepping inside for prayers, make dua for entering home
- At times of worry or fear, say this dua before entering for comfort and safety
How to Perform dua for entering home
Easy steps for reciting dua for entering home
- Say Bismillah before opening the door, then recite the dua for entering home
- Stand at the entrance, recite the masnoon dua for protection and peace
- Enter the house with your right foot as taught in Islamic duas
- Greet your family and say salam after the dua, following the sunnah
- Make intention in your heart for safety and tawakkul when saying dua for entering the house
Summary
The dua for entering home is a special prayer that brings blessings and safety to everyone in the house. It uses words like Bismillah and tawakkul to show trust in Allahand keeps the family close to Him. Every Muslim can gain peace by making this dua a habit when coming home.
Saying the dua for entering home helps make the home feel safe and warm every day. This simple practice keeps hearts connected to Allahand reminds everyone of His care and protection. It is a beautiful way to start new moments at home.