Entering and Leaving House Dua – Transliteration With Audio
Our home is our sanctuary. In Islam, entering and leaving the house are not just mundane acts but opportunities to seek Allah’s protection and blessings. The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) taught us that invoking Allah’s name at the doorstep creates a barrier against Shaytan and invites tranquility into our dwelling.
Here are 3 essential Sunnah Duas for entering, leaving, and protecting your home.
Dua When Entering the House
Importance: Reciting this Dua upon entering the home reminds us that our comings and goings are by the will of Allah, and it encourages placing trust in Him.
اَللّٰهُمَّ اِنِّيْ اَسْاَلُكَ خَيْرَ الْمَوْلِجِ وَخَيْرَ الْمَخْرَجِ * بِسْمِ اللهِ وَلَجْنَا وَ بِسْمِ اللهِ خَرَجْنَا * وَعَلَى اللهِ رَبِّنَا تَوَكَّلْنَا
Transliteration:
Allahumma innī as’aluka khayral-mawliji wa khayral-makhraji,
bismillāhi walajnā, wa bismillāhi kharajnā,
wa ‘alallāhi rabbina tawakkalnā
English Meaning:
O Allah, I ask You for the best of entry and the best of exit.
In the name of Allah, we enter, and in the name of Allah, we leave.
And upon Allah, our Lord, we place our trust.
Another Version
بِسْمِ اللهِ وَلَجْنَا وَ بِسْمِ اللهِ خَرَجْنَا * وَعَلَى اللهِ رَبِّنَا تَوَكَّلْنَا
Transliteration: Bismillahi walajna, wa bismillahi kharajna, wa ‘ala Rabbina tawakkalna.
English Translation: “In the Name of Allah we enter, in the Name of Allah we leave, and upon our Lord we depend.” (Sunan Abu Dawud: 5096)
Sunnah Note: After reciting this, one should greet their family with Salam (Assalamu Alaykum).
Dua When Leaving the House
Importance: The Prophet (PBUH) said that whoever recites this Dua when leaving their house, it is said to them: “You are guided, defended, and protected.” The devils will go far away from them.
بِسْمِ اللّٰهِ، تَوَكَّلْتُ عَلَى اللّٰهِ، وَلَا حَوْلَ وَلَا قُوَّةَ إِلَّا بِاللّٰهِ
Transliteration: Bismillahi, tawakkaltu ‘alallah, la hawla wa la quwwata illa billah.
English Translation: “In the Name of Allah, I place my trust in Allah; there is no might and no power except by Allah.” (Sunan Abu Dawud: 5095 & At-Tirmidhi: 3426)
Another Version
اللَّهُمَّ سَلِّمْنِي وَسَلِّمْ مِنِّي
Transliteration: Allahumma sallimnī wa sallim minnī
Meaning: O Allah, keep me safe and keep others safe from me.
Dua for Home Protection: Shield from Shaytan
Importance: This simple act is the ultimate shield. The Prophet (PBUH) stated that when a person mentions Allah’s Name upon entering their home, Shaytan says to his followers: “You have no place to spend the night here.”
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ
Transliteration: Bismillah.
English Translation: “In the Name of Allah.” (Sahih Muslim: 2018)
Extended Protection: Reciting Surah Al-Baqarah in the house also drives Shaytan away. (Sahih Muslim: 780)
Adab of Entering the House
- Say Entering Dua
- Give Salam (Even If No One is Home)
- Recite the Dua for Entering Home
- Enter with the Right Foot First
- Enter Calmly (Not Suddenly) Knock gently or enter without startling anyone.
Sunnah of Leaving the House
- Dress Modestly & Neatly
- Say the Leaving Dua
- Leave with the Left Foot First
- Have a Clear Intention
