In Islam, the house is more than a dwelling—it’s a frontier of spirituality and faith. A Muslim sees their home as a space for namaz, good deeds, and divine presence. It’s a deeply personal and intimate place filled with peace and blessing.
Saying a dua for entering home or dua for entering the house and leaving is a timeless tradition. It brings protection, adds significance to simple acts, and creates a spiritual atmosphere. Even as a child, I felt comfort hearing the dua when entering home transliteration whispered at each entry.
These entering home dua practices are recommended not just for your own house, but for others or new houses too.
Read: Dua’s for entering & leaving masjid
1. Du’a when entering the home
When a person enters their house and says Bismillah, it brings benefit, peace, and keeps the Shaytaan away. Saying the full dua for entering home carries more virtue, as taught by the Prophet ﷺ and narrated in Muslim and Abu Dawud.
Sayyiduna Jabir Ibn Abdullah رضي الله عنه narrated:
Arabic:
Translation in English:
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2. Du’a when leaving the home
When a person reads the dua for leaving home, a caller announces they are guided, saved, and that Allah is enough. The Shaytaan moves away, unable to misguide them. This dua when leaving home hadith, found in Abu Dawud, shows that the dua when leaving house brings protection.
Translation in English:
Raed: Dua’s before & after eating
Benefits of reading the Du’a when entering and leaving the home
- We are under Allah Ta’ala’s protection and feel safeguarded from the harm of Shaytaan.
- It helps in placing our trust in Allah before stepping out or returning home.
- The Du’a shows our humility and that we are asking Allah for help and care.
- It makes Allah Ta’ala happy when we remember Him in these moments.
- We are practicing a beautiful Sunnah of our beloved Nabi ﷺ.
- Every such action is rewarded, bringing us closer to our Creator.
