A Muslim home becomes peaceful and blessed when Allah is remembered. Islam teaches Muslims to recite a dua while entering the home to seek blessings and protection from Shaytan.
Dua in Arabic
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ خَيْرَ الْمَوْلِجِ وَخَيْرَ الْمَخْرَجِ، بِسْمِ اللَّهِ وَلَجْنَا، وَبِسْمِ اللَّهِ خَرَجْنَا، وَعَلَى اللَّهِ رَبِّنَا تَوَكَّلْنَا
Urdu Translation
“اے اللہ! میں تجھ سے داخل ہونے اور نکلنے کی بھلائی مانگتا ہوں۔ اللہ کے نام سے ہم داخل ہوئے اور اللہ ہی کے نام سے نکلے، اور ہم نے اپنے رب اللہ پر بھروسہ کیا۔”
English Translation
“O Allah, I ask You for the best of entering and leaving. In the name of Allah we enter and leave, and upon our Lord we place our trust.”
Meaning
This dua asks Allah for goodness, blessings, and protection inside the home.
Explanation
Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught Muslims to remember Allah while entering their homes. When Allah’s name is mentioned, Shaytan cannot enter the house.
Benefits
- Brings blessings into the home
- Protects from Shaytan
- Creates peace in the family
- Increases remembrance of Allah
- Follows the Sunnah
When to Recite
- While entering the house
- After returning from work or travel
- Before greeting family members
Hadith Reference
Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said that when a person enters the house with Allah’s remembrance, Shaytan says: “There is no place for you to stay.”
Reference:
Sahih Muslim 2018
FAQs
Why should Muslims recite this dua?
To seek blessings and protection in the home.
Does it keep Shaytan away?
Yes, according to Hadith.
Can it be recited silently?
Yes, both silently and loudly are allowed.
Conclusion
The Dua for Entering Home is a beautiful Sunnah that fills the house with peace and blessings. Muslims should make it part of their daily routine.