Prayer for entering and exiting the house

Memes and prayers A person offering a prayer for going out early in the morning when leaving home to go to work.

Here is this noble hadith, which explains the virtue of saying “As-salamu alaykum” upon entering one’s home; it is one of the great Sunnah practices that protect the Muslim and bring blessings to his home.

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Written Supplications for Entering and Leaving the Home

In the name of Allah; I place my trust in Allah; there is no power or strength except through Allah, the Most High

True Words 44

In the name of Allah; I place my trust in Allah. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from going astray or being led astray,

Hidayat al-Ruwat 2376 / Al-Sahihah 3163

Or I wrong someone, or I am wronged; or I oppress someone, or I am oppressed; or I treat someone with ignorance, or I am treated with ignorance; or I seek to harm someone, or harm is sought against me

Hidayat al-Ruwat 2376 / Al-Sahihah 3163

O Allah, I ask You for the best way in and the best way out. In the name of Allah we enter, and in the name of Allah we leave,

Narrated by Abu Dawud

In the name of God we entered, and in the name of God we left, and in our Lord we place our trust

Narrated by Abu Dawud

The Importance and Virtue of the Supplication for Entering and Leaving the Home

The practice of reciting the supplication for entering and leaving the home serves as a strong shield for Muslims in their daily lives. This supplication is not merely words to be repeated; rather, it is a means of seeking refuge in Allah and placing one’s trust in Him with every step. When a Muslim mentions the name of Allah upon entering and leaving, he drives away the devils from his home and brings blessings and tranquility to his household. Furthermore, this supplication grants the heart tranquility and inner peace, as the believer feels that Allah protects and watches over him wherever he may be, thereby strengthening his faith and his certainty that all matters are in the hands of Allah, Glorified and Exalted be He.

Recommended Times and Situations for Reciting the Supplication for Entering and Leaving the Home

It is recommended for Muslims to make a point of reciting this supplication in the following situations:

  • When leaving home early in the morning to go to work or school.
  • When returning home at the end of the day after running errands.
  • When entering one's home, even if no one is there, it is recommended that one greet oneself.
  • When setting out on a trip or returning from one, in the hope of protection, safety, and success.
  • When going to the mosque to perform the obligatory prayers.

A Summary of the Supplications for Entering and Leaving the Home

Consistently reciting the supplications for entering and leaving the home is a great Prophetic tradition that protects the Muslim and brings blessings and peace to his life and home. By adhering to this remembrance every time we leave or return to our homes, we renew our reliance on Allah and entrust ourselves and our families to Him at all times. We ask Allah to accept your supplications, to protect you, and to fill your homes with His remembrance and obedience.

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