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Entering the home

Quick answer

In Allah (SWT)'s name we enter, in Allah (SWT)'s name we leave, and upon our Lord we rely.

When to recite

Recite this when entering the home. Follow the wording and count shown in the cited source; no additional count is prescribed here.

Verified wording

The Arabic and meaning are paired with Sunan Abu Dawud 5096 (hasan). No special promise or count is added without a cited basis.

Arabic
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ وَلَجْنَا، وَبِسْمِ اللَّهِ خَرَجْنَا، وَعَلَى رَبِّنَا تَوَكَّلْنَا
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Transliteration

Bismillahi walajna, wa bismillahi kharajna, wa 'ala rabbina tawakkalna

Meaning in English

In Allah (SWT)'s name we enter, in Allah (SWT)'s name we leave, and upon our Lord we rely.

Source: Sunan Abu Dawud 5096 (hasan)
Common questions
What does Entering the home mean?

In Allah (SWT)'s name we enter, in Allah (SWT)'s name we leave, and upon our Lord we rely.

When should I recite Entering the home?

Recite this when entering the home. Follow the wording and count shown in the cited source; no additional count is prescribed here.

What is the source for Entering the home?

Sunan Abu Dawud 5096 (hasan).

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