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Dua Entering

From Home Azkar — Hisnul Muslim

Home azkar include the dua for entering the house, one of the shortest and most memorable daily supplications a Muslim says. It brings together mentioning Allah's name at the moment of entering and leaving, and placing complete trust in Him, in one concise phrase repeated every time you step through your door.

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أذكار الدخول إلى المنزل بِسْـمِ اللهِ وَلَجْنـا، وَبِسْـمِ اللهِ خَـرَجْنـا، وَعَلـى رَبِّنـا تَوَكّلْـنا.

'dhkar ad-dkhwl 'ila al-mnzl bisـmi Allahi walajnـa، wabisـmi Allahi khaـrajnـa، wa'alـa rabinـa tawakklـna.

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Meaning

In the name of Allah we enter, and in the name of Allah we leave, and upon our Lord we place our trust.

When to recite

It is said upon entering the home, right after stepping through the door, as part of the daily home azkar.

About this dhikr

This dhikr is part of Home Azkar as documented in Hisnul Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), and is recited 1 time.

How many times should this dhikr be recited?
This dhikr is recited 1 time, as narrated in Hisnul Muslim. Use the smart counter on this page to track your repetitions.
What is the benefit of remembering Allah upon entering the home?
It is recommended for a Muslim to mention Allah's name upon entering and leaving the home, so that the house becomes a place of remembrance and trust in Allah throughout the day's comings and goings.
Why does this dua mention both entering and leaving?
Because it combines the remembrance of Allah at the two key moments of moving in and out of one's home into one concise phrase, making it easy to memorize and repeat every time you cross the threshold.
Is this dua said only once?
Yes, saying it once upon each entry to the home is sufficient, and you can keep track of it using the smart counter on this page.

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