Your home should be a sanctuary of peace and blessing. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) taught specific duas for entering the home that bring barakah and drive away evil. This guide covers the authentic dua with guidance on creating a blessed home environment.
Transliteration:Bismillahi walajna, wa bismillahi kharajna, wa 'alallahi Rabbina tawakkalna
Translation: "In the name of Allah we enter, in the name of Allah we leave, and upon Allah our Lord we place our trust"
Understanding the Dua for Entering Home
This dua establishes Allah's name over your home's entrance and exit:
Bismillahi walajna: In Allah's name we enter - inviting Allah's blessing into your home.
Wa bismillahi kharajna: And in Allah's name we leave - ensuring blessed departures too.
Wa 'alallahi Rabbina tawakkalna: And upon Allah our Lord we trust - affirming complete reliance on Allah for household affairs.
The Effect on Shaytan
The Prophet (peace be upon him) explained that when a person enters saying Bismillah, Shaytan says: "There is no lodging for you here." And when they eat saying Bismillah, Shaytan says: "There is no lodging or dinner for you."
When and How to Enter Home
Follow the Sunnah when coming home:
Say Bismillah: Before or as you enter, recite the dua.
Enter with Right Foot: Step in with your right foot first.
Greet with Salam: Say "Assalamu alaikum" to whoever is home.
Even If Empty: If no one is home, still say salam - angels respond.
Pray Two Rakats: If returning from travel, pray two rakats of thanks.
Begin with Masjid: Some scholars recommend stopping at the mosque first after travel.
Benefits of This Home Dua
Saying this dua brings multiple blessings:
Shaytan Expelled: Devils cannot stay where Allah's name is mentioned at entry.
Home Protection: Your home becomes a fortress of remembrance.
Family Barakah: Blessings extend to all household members.
This dua actually mentions both entering and leaving, so it serves as a comprehensive home blessing.
Creating a Home of Dhikr
Transform your home into a place of remembrance:
The Prophet's Guidance:
• "Do not make your houses graveyards" - meaning fill them with worship
• Pray voluntary prayers at home
• Recite Quran regularly, especially Surah Al-Baqarah
Practical Steps:
• Display Islamic reminders (not images)
• Have Quran audio playing sometimes
• Establish family prayer times
• Make dhikr part of daily home routine
• Remove things that invite shaytan (music, prohibited images, etc.)
When Entering After Absence:
If you were gone for a while, especially after travel, consider reciting Ayatul Kursi and the Mu'awwidhatayn throughout the home to renew its spiritual protection.
Combine Your Dua with Charitable Action
Every time you enter your blessed home, remember families with no home to enter. Displaced children sleep in rubble, camps, and streets. Your donation to Child Relief provides shelter for homeless children. 100% reaches those who have nowhere to go.
