Dua After Entering the House

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

Transliteration:

Bismillahi walajna, wa bismillahi kharajna, wa ‘alallahi rabbina tawakkalna

Translation:

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

Dua After Entering the House – Explanation:

This dua fills one’s home with peace, protection, and blessings. When a believer enters the house and begins with Allah’s name, Shaytan is kept away, and the home becomes a place of comfort and mercy.

Saying this dua reminds us that everything, from entering our home safely to finding rest inside, happens through Allah’s will. It teaches gratitude, humility, and dependence on Allah (tawakkul) in daily life.

It’s also recommended to greet family with “Assalamu Alaikum” upon entering, as it brings barakah (blessings) and spreads peace among household members.

Incident from Sunnah:

It is narrated that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said:

“When a man enters his house and mentions Allah’s name upon entering and upon eating, the devil says: ‘There is no lodging and no dinner for you here.’”
(Sahih Muslim, Hadith 2018)

This Hadith highlights that remembering Allah while entering one’s home protects it from evil influences and ensures that the home remains filled with divine blessings and serenity.

Related Duas:

Dua After Leaving the House
Dua Before Eating
Dua After Eating
Dua for Waking Up
Dua for Traveling