What is the dua for entering the home in Islam?

The recommended dua is: Bismillahi walajna, wa bismillahi kharajna, wa 'ala Rabbina tawakkalna — meaning 'In the name of Allah we entered, in the name of Allah we left, and in our Lord we placed our trust.' (Abu Dawud)

What is the dua for leaving the home?

The Prophet ﷺ taught: Bismillah, tawakkaltu 'alallah, wa la hawla wa la quwwata illa billah — meaning 'In the name of Allah, I place my trust in Allah, and there is no might and power except with Allah.' (Abu Dawud, Tirmidhi)

Which foot do you enter the home with in Islam?

The Sunnah is to enter the home with the right foot first. Clean and blessed places are generally entered right foot first and left foot first when leaving.

What happens if you forget to say the dua when entering the home?

The hadith in Muslim explains that forgetting to say Bismillah upon entering gives Shaytan a foothold for the night. If you forget, say Bismillah when you remember — making dhikr is always beneficial even after the fact.

Do you have to say the home duas out loud?

They may be said quietly or aloud. The important thing is that the tongue moves and the heart is present with the meaning. A whispered remembrance counts fully.

Is there a dua for leaving for work or travel?

The dua for leaving the home applies at any departure. For long journeys, there are additional travel duas. The dua Bismillah, tawakkaltu 'alallah, wa la hawla wa la quwwata illa billah is suitable for all departures.

Duas for Entering and Leaving the Home: The Prophetic Supplications

Islam attaches meaning to every moment, including the crossing of a threshold. The Prophet ﷺ taught two brief, powerful supplications for the home's doorway: one for when you enter, one for when you leave. Together they frame the home as a sanctuary of Allah's remembrance and every departure as an act of trust in Him.

The Dua for Entering the Home

The Prophet ﷺ said: 'When a man enters his home and mentions the name of Allah upon entering and upon eating, Shaytan says to his companions: You have no place to spend the night and no dinner. And if he enters without mentioning Allah, Shaytan says: I have found a place to spend the night. And if he does not mention Allah upon eating, he says: I have found a place to spend the night and dinner.' (Muslim)

This vivid hadith shows the spiritual significance of simply saying Bismillah when crossing the threshold. Scholars have recorded the following fuller supplication for entering:

بِسْمِ اللهِ وَلَجْنَا، وَبِسْمِ اللهِ خَرَجْنَا، وَعَلَى رَبِّنَا تَوَكَّلْنَا

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

"In the name of Allah we entered, in the name of Allah we left, and in our Lord we placed our trust." Then greet your family with the salaam. (Abu Dawud)

The Dua for Leaving the Home

The Prophet ﷺ also taught a specific dua to say when departing from the home. Abu Dawud and Tirmidhi both record it on the authority of Anas ibn Malik (RA):

بِسْمِ اللهِ، تَوَكَّلْتُ عَلَى اللهِ، وَلَا حَوْلَ وَلَا قُوَّةَ إِلَّا بِاللهِ

Bismillah, tawakkaltu 'alallah, wa la hawla wa la quwwata illa billah

"In the name of Allah, I place my trust in Allah, and there is no might and no power except with Allah." (Abu Dawud, Tirmidhi)

The Tirmidhi narration adds a beautiful detail: when a person says this dua upon leaving, it is said to them — likely by the angels — 'You have been guided, sufficed, and protected,' and Shaytan turns away from them. Another narration specifies that Shaytan says to a companion: 'How can you have power over a man who has been guided, sufficed, and protected?'

The Etiquette of the Threshold

Beyond the duas themselves, the Prophet ﷺ established a set of etiquettes for entering and leaving the home:

Enter with the right foot first. The Sunnah is to enter clean, pure, or blessed places with the right side leading.
Greet with salaam upon entering, even if you think no one is home. The scholars say the angels return the greeting, and the house is filled with blessing.
Announce yourself before entering to avoid startling those inside. The Prophet ﷺ would not enter suddenly.
Leave with the left foot first, as entering with the right and leaving with the left mirrors the general Sunnah across many acts of worship.

Why These Two Duas Matter

A home in Islam is not merely a physical shelter. It is described in the Quran and Sunnah as a place of sakina (tranquility), a space for family mercy, and a setting for private worship. Remembering Allah when you enter reconnects you to this spiritual reality. Saying the dua when you leave is an act of tawakkul — you are declaring that you do not step out relying on your own strength alone, but on the might of Allah.

The power of these duas lies in their simplicity. They take seconds to say yet carry the weight of placing your home and your comings and goings under Allah's care. Over time, they become reflex — and a reflex of remembrance is one of the most beautiful things a Muslim can build.

For extra protection when leaving, many scholars also recommend reciting Ayatul Kursi at the door. To build a full arsenal of daily supplications — morning, evening, and situational — see our guide to the best daily duas.

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