Dua for Entering the Home
“In the name of Allah.” The Arabic, how to say it, when to read it, and its source.
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ
- Transliteration
- Bismillāh
- Meaning
- In the name of Allah.
- Source
- Sahih Muslim 2018
When to say it
- Every time you walk through your front door
- Then greet the people inside with Assalamu alaikum
- Again before eating your meal at home
About this dua
The Prophet ﷺ said that when a person enters his house and mentions Allah’s name on entering and when eating, Satan says to his companions: “You have no place to stay the night and no dinner.” If he enters without mentioning Allah, Satan says: “You have found a place to stay the night” (Sahih Muslim 2018).
So the simplest dua for entering the home is to say Bismillah, then greet your family with Assalamu alaikum. When going out, say the dua for leaving home.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the dua for entering the home?
Bismillāh: “In the name of Allah.” (Sahih Muslim 2018).
Is this dua authentic?
Yes. It is from Sahih Muslim 2018, an authentic hadith collection. The source is linked on this page so you can check it.