Dua When Entering Home
Bringing blessing into the house on return
Also searched as: ghar me dakhil hone ki dua
Arabic
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ خَيْرَ الْمَوْلَجِ وَخَيْرَ الْمَخْرَجِ بِسْمِ اللَّهِ وَلَجْنَا وَبِسْمِ اللَّهِ خَرَجْنَا وَعَلَى اللَّهِ رَبِّنَا تَوَكَّلْنَا
Transliteration
Allahumma inni as’aluka khayral-mawlaji wa khayral-makhraj. Bismillahi walajna, wa bismillahi kharajna, wa alallahi Rabbina tawakkalna.
Meaning
O Allah, I ask You for the best of entering and the best of leaving. In Allah’s name we enter and in His name we leave, and upon Allah our Lord we rely.
Reference
Sunan Abu Dawud
When to recite
Entering home • Once
Virtue
A blessed entry that fills the home with remembrance.
Sources & review
Sunan Abu Dawud
Prophetic dua • Grade: Hasan • Learn personal details from a qualified teacher; minor school differences exist.
Educational content — not a fatwa. See methodology and disclaimer.
Reviewed • 2026-01-01Our methodology
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
When should I recite Dua When Entering Home?
Entering home. Recite it once.
What is the virtue of Dua When Entering Home?
A blessed entry that fills the home with remembrance.
Where is Dua When Entering Home from?
Source: Sunan Abu Dawud. Grade: Hasan. As always, learn the wording from a teacher and consult scholars for rulings.
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