Entering and Leaving the House (Du'as & Manners)

Suyuti1 · Jun 07, 2025, 01:25 PM

Islam teaches beautiful etiquettes for entering and leaving the home, transforming ordinary actions into acts of remembrance and protection. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ emphasized beginning with Bismillah, greeting those inside, and invoking Allah's name.

When entering the house, the Sunnah is to say:

"Bismillah, wa-lajna wa bismillah kharajna, wa 'ala Rabbina tawakkalna."
"In the name of Allah we enter, in the name of Allah we leave, and upon our Lord we rely."
— Sunan Abu Dawud (5095)

He ﷺ also said:

"When a man enters his house and mentions Allah's Name upon entering and upon eating, Satan says: 'You have no place to stay and no dinner.'"
— Sahih Muslim (2018)

Greet with "As-Salamu 'Alaikum", even if the house is empty — angels will reply.

Upon leaving the house, say:

"Bismillah, tawakkaltu 'ala Allah, wa la hawla wa la quwwata illa billah."
"In the name of Allah, I place my trust in Allah, and there is no power nor might except with Allah."
— Sunan Abu Dawud (5095)

The Sahaba followed this routinely, understanding that these actions ensure blessings, protection from harm, and strengthen tawakkul (trust in Allah) in daily life.

Entering and Leaving the House (Du'as & Manners)

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