When Entering the House

Before we enter our homes, our minds are full — work stress, noise, errands, messages, worries. But the moment the door opens, we want peace to enter with us, not tension.

The Prophet ﷺ taught a beautiful practice: start with Allah’s name so that blessings enter before you do, and Shayṭān stays out.

 Dua When Entering the House

Arabic:

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

Transliteration:

Bismillāhi walajnā, wa bismillāhi kharajnā, wa ‘alallāhi rabbina tawakkalnā

Translation:

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

Reference:

Sunan Abi Dawud (authentic)

Virtue:

When the believer says “Bismillah” before entering, Shayṭān says: “There is no place for me to stay tonight.”

Your home becomes a place of sakīnah and barakah — all with one simple remembrance.