159. Dua of entering home
Dua of entering home in Arabic
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ وَلَجْنَا، وَبِسْمِ اللَّهِ خَرَجْنَا، وَعَلَى اللَّهِ رَبِّنَا تَوَكَّلْنَا
Dua of entering home English Transliteration
Bismil-laahi walajna, wabismil-laahi kharajna, wa'alallaahi rabbina tawakkalna
Dua of entering home English Translation
In the name of Allah we enter and in the name of Allah we leave, and upon our Lord we place our trust.
Then give salaam to the people of the house. [1] When a person enters his house and mentions the name of Allah at the time of entering it and while eating the food, Satan says (addressing himself: You have no place to spend the night and no evening meal;[2]
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. [[1] Hasan (Ibn Baz). Abu Dawud: 5096 [2] Muslim: 2018]
Benefits of dua of entering home
Trust in Allahbrings calmness and safety to daily life
- Helps bring barakah and peace into the house every time you enter
- Keeps shaitaan away from your home by starting with Bismillah
- Strengthens trust and tawakkul in Allahfor family protection
- Makes coming and going a reminder of Allah’s blessings
- Promotes positive energy and comfort for everyone at home
- Builds a habit of dua for entering home and leaving
- Reminds Muslims to have tawakkal in Allahin all situations
When to Recite dua of entering home
Reciting this dua brings blessings to your home every day
- Recite dua of entering home when coming back after school or work
- Say the dua before entering home after running errands or shopping
- Recite after returning from travel for safety and comfort
- Use dua for entering house when visiting a new home or moving in
- Say it before entering the house after prayers at the masjid
How to Perform dua of entering home
This dua brings blessings and safety to your home every day
- Begin with Bismillah as you approach your door to enter home
- Recite the full dua of entering home before stepping inside
- Say the dua for entering the house in a clear and humble voice
- Place trust in AllahRabbana as you enter using Bismillahi tawakkaltu alallah
- Make it a habit to use this dua of entering home for blessings each time
Summary
The dua of entering home is a special Islamic dua that brings protection and blessings to every Muslim house. Reciting Bismillah and placing trust in Allahwith this dua brings comfort to your heart and keeps the home safe from harm.
Saying the dua of entering home reminds you to thank Allahfor shelter and to rely on Him every day. It builds a habit of faith in your daily life and makes your home a place of peace and happiness.