Entering the Home — Bismillahi Walajna
Source: Sunan Abu Dawud 5096
بِسْمِاللَّهِوَلَجْنَا،وَبِسْمِاللَّهِخَرَجْنَا،وَعَلَىرَبِّنَاتَوَكَّلْنَا
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Transliteration
Bismillahi walajna, wa bismillahi kharajna, wa ala 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.
Context
This supplication, recorded in Sunan Abu Dawud, encapsulates a profound principle of Islamic conduct: commencing and concluding one's movements with the remembrance of Allah. It signifies acknowledging divine presence and seeking blessings upon entering and leaving one's dwelling, thereby transforming mundane actions into acts of worship. By articulating trust in the Lord, the reciter affirms reliance on His protection and sustenance throughout their domestic life.
Benefit
Reciting this dua invites Allah's blessings and protection upon the household, fostering an environment of tranquility and divine remembrance. It instills a sense of continuous reliance on Allah, safeguarding one's home and movements from harm and negativity.
When to Recite
This dua should be recited upon entering one's home.