Dua when entering the home

It is recited on entering the home; afterward, salam is given to the household.

According to the hadith, if a person mentions Allah and says this dua when entering their home, blessing and protection descend upon their home.

This dua is based on the Quran and hadith sources below.

• HadithSunan Abi Dawud, 5096

  The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) taught reciting this dua when entering the home; the narration is graded hasan.

• HadithHisn al-Muslim (Sunan Abi Dawud, 5096)

  The same dua is also established in the Hisn al-Muslim collection as a dhikr recited when entering the home.

Other duas connected to this topic.

• Dua when leaving the home

  In the name of Allah. I have placed my trust in Allah. Power and strength come only from Allah.

• Dua on seeing the new moon

  O Allah, cause this moon to rise over us with security, faith, safety, and Islam. My Lord and your Lord is Allah.

Common questions about this dua.

• Which dua is recited when entering the home?

  The dua “Bismillahi walajna, wa bismillahi kharajna, wa alallahi Rabbina tawakkalna” is recited.

• Why is the dua when entering the home recited?

  Dua when entering the home: Arabic, transliteration and meaning, recited with the intention of bringing blessing, security, and Allah's protection to the home.