Dua for Entering Home
The authentic supplication taught by Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to protect your household and invite Allah’s blessings every time you cross your threshold.
In Islam, the home is far more than a physical shelter — it is a sanctuary of faith, peace, and divine mercy. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught his companions a short yet profound supplication to recite upon entering the home, transforming an everyday act into a powerful moment of dhikr (remembrance of Allah).
The dua for entering home serves as a spiritual shield, keeping Shaytan out and welcoming the barakah (blessings) of Allah into your household. According to a narration in Sahih Muslim (2018), when a person enters the home and mentions the name of Allah, Shaytan says to his companions: “There is no shelter for you here tonight and no dinner.”
This page provides the complete dua in Arabic with full transliteration and English translation, its hadith sources, the proper Sunnah etiquette for entering the home, and related duas — so you can make this beautiful practice a permanent part of your daily life.
Dua for Entering Home — Arabic, Transliteration & Translation
بِسْمِ اللهِ وَلَجْنَا، وَبِسْمِ اللهِ خَرَجْنَا، وَعَلَى اللهِ رَبِّنَا تَوَكَّلْنَا
Transliteration: Bismillāhi walajnā, wa bismillāhi kharajnā, wa ʿalā Allāhi Rabbinā tawakkalnā
Translation: “In the name of Allah we enter, in the name of Allah we leave, and upon our Lord we place our trust.”
[Then say As-Salāmu ʿAlaykum to those present]
Allāhumma innī asʾaluka khayral-mawliji wa khayral-makhraji, bismillāhi walajnā wa bismillāhi kharajnā wa ʿalā Allāhi rabbinā tawakkalnā
Translation: “O Allah, I ask You for the best of entry and the best of exit. In the name of Allah we enter, in the name of Allah we leave, and upon our Lord we place our trust.”
📚 Sunan Abi Dawud 5096What the Quran Says About Entering Homes
“But when you enter houses, give greetings of peace upon each other — a greeting from Allah, blessed and good.”
“My Lord, cause me to enter a sound entrance and to exit a sound exit, and grant me from Yourself a supporting authority.”
Why Recite the Dua for Entering Home?
Scholars of Islamic jurisprudence have highlighted the following spiritual and practical benefits of this Masnoon dua:
Protection from Shaytan
Saying Bismillah upon entry causes Shaytan to announce there is “no shelter here tonight” — narrated in Sahih Muslim 2018.
Peace & Tranquillity
Remembering Allah at the threshold fills the home with sakīnah (divine tranquillity) and drives away anxiety.
Barakah in the Home
The name of Allah invites His blessings into your living space, nurturing harmony among family members.
Tawakkul (Trust in Allah)
Declaring reliance on Allah reinforces the believer’s relationship of dependence and gratitude toward the Creator.
Continuous Reward
Each recitation counts as a dhikr, earning rewards proportional to any remembrance of Allah’s name.
Family Unity
Teaching children this dua builds a household culture of mindfulness, gratitude, and Islamic identity from a young age.
Complete Step-by-Step Guide: Entering the Home the Sunnah Way
Follow these steps each time you return home to observe the full Sunnah of the Prophet ﷺ:
Pause at the Threshold
Stop briefly at the doorway before stepping inside. This brief pause is the moment of intention — a reminder that you are about to enter a space of worship and family.
Recite the Dua
Say Bismillāhi walajnā, wa bismillāhi kharajnā, wa ʿalā Allāhi Rabbinā tawakkalnā clearly and with full presence of heart.
Step In with the Right Foot
Enter with your right foot first. This is an established Sunnah of the Prophet ﷺ, symbolising beginning every good act with the right side.
Say As-Salāmu ʿAlaykum
Greet the household with the Salam. Even if no one is home, say it — the angels in the house will receive and return your greeting. (Quran 24:61)
Maintain the Habit Daily
Consistency is key. The Prophet ﷺ said: “The most beloved deeds to Allah are those done regularly, even if they are small.” (Bukhari & Muslim)
Related Duas for the Home
Bismillāh, tawakkaltu ʿalā Allāh, wa lā ḥawla wa lā quwwata illā billāh
Translation: “In the name of Allah, I place my trust in Allah, and there is no power and no might except with Allah.”
📚 Sahih Muslim · Abu Dawud · At-TirmidhiAllāhumma ijʿal baytī bayta saʿādatin wa barakah
Translation: “O Allah, make my home a house of happiness and blessings.”
📗 Widely narrated supplicationRabbī ibnī lī ʿindaka baytan fī al-jannah
Translation: “O my Lord, build for me, near You, a house in Paradise.”
📚 Quran 66:11 — The supplication of Asiya ؓ, wife of PharaohAllāhumma iftaḥ lī abwāba raḥmatik
Translation: “O Allah, open for me the doors of Your mercy.”
📚 Sahih Muslim 713How to Make This a Lasting Habit
Door Frame Reminder
Place a small Arabic calligraphy card near your front door with the dua written out.
Link to a Routine
Tie the dua to unlocking your door or removing your shoes — habit-stacking makes it automatic.
Teach Your Family
Recite it aloud together when entering as a family — children learn quickly through repetition.
Set a Phone Reminder
Use an Islamic app to send a gentle reminder each evening until the habit is firmly established.
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