Dua for Entering Home
Remembrance upon entering the home. Clothing, the bathroom, wudu, entering and leaving home.
What is the dua for entering home?
The dua for entering home begins “Bismillāhi walajnā”, meaning “In the Name of Allah we enter”. It is reported in Abu Dawud 4/325, and collected in Hisn al-Muslim. The Arabic text, transliteration and full meaning are given below.
Entering Home in Arabic
Transliteration
Bismillāhi walajnā, wa bismillāhi kharajnā, wa `ala Rabbinā tawakkalnā
Meaning in English
In the Name of Allah we enter , in the Name of Allah we leave , and upon our Lord we depend [then say As-Salāmu `Alaykum to those present].
When and how to recite it
Hisn al-Muslim lists this dua under “Remembrance upon entering the home”.
The source does not give a fixed number of repetitions.
Where does this dua come from?
This dua is part of Hisn al-Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), the collection of duas from the Quran and Sunnah compiled by Sa'id bin Ali al-Qahtani. It is reported in Abu Dawud 4/325.
Frequently asked questions
What is the dua for entering home?
The dua for entering home begins “Bismillāhi walajnā”, meaning “In the Name of Allah we enter”. It is reported in Abu Dawud 4/325, and collected in Hisn al-Muslim. The Arabic text, transliteration and full meaning are given below.
What does the dua for entering home mean?
In the Name of Allah we enter , in the Name of Allah we leave , and upon our Lord we depend [then say As-Salāmu `Alaykum to those present].
How do you pronounce the dua for entering home?
The transliteration is: Bismillāhi walajnā, wa bismillāhi kharajnā, wa `ala Rabbinā tawakkalnā
Where is the dua for entering home reported?
Abu Dawud 4/325. The dua is part of Hisn al-Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), the collection of duas from the Quran and Sunnah.
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