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Dua for leaving home
Say it as you step out of the door:
The supplication
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ، تَوَكَّلْتُ عَلَى اللَّهِ، وَلَا حَوْلَ وَلَا قُوَّةَ إِلَّا بِاللَّهِ
"In the name of Allah, I place my trust in Allah, and there is no might nor power except with Allah." Abu Dawud (5095) and al-Tirmidhi (3426).
A second dua for leaving home:
The supplication
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ أَنْ أَضِلَّ أَوْ أُضَلَّ، أَوْ أَزِلَّ أَوْ أُزَلَّ، أَوْ أَظْلِمَ أَوْ أُظْلَمَ، أَوْ أَجْهَلَ أَوْ يُجْهَلَ عَلَيَّ
"O Allah, I seek refuge in You from going astray or being led astray, from slipping or being made to slip, from wronging or being wronged, and from acting foolishly or being treated foolishly." Abu Dawud (5094).
Dua for entering home
- Mention Allah as you enter, even just "Bismillah".
- Greet your family. If the house is empty, say: "Peace be upon us and upon the righteous servants of Allah."
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said that when a man mentions Allah on entering his home and at his meal, Satan says: "No place to stay and no dinner for you." Muslim (2018).
Dua for entering the masjid
Enter with your right foot and say:
The supplication
أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ الْعَظِيمِ، وَبِوَجْهِهِ الْكَرِيمِ، وَسُلْطَانِهِ الْقَدِيمِ، مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيمِ
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ، وَالصَّلَاةُ وَالسَّلَامُ عَلَى رَسُولِ اللَّهِ، اللَّهُمَّ افْتَحْ لِي أَبْوَابَ رَحْمَتِكَ
"O Allah, open for me the doors of Your mercy." Muslim (713). The seeking of refuge is in Abu Dawud (466).
The masjid is a place to worship Allah alone:
Surah Al-Jinn 72:18
Verified recitation
وَأَنَّ ٱلْمَسَٰجِدَ لِلَّهِ فَلَا تَدْعُوا۟ مَعَ ٱللَّهِ أَحَدًۭا وَأَنَّ الْمَسَاجِدَ لِلَّهِ فَلَا تَدْعُوا مَعَ اللَّهِ أَحَدًا
Dua for leaving the masjid
Step out with your left foot and say:
The supplication
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ، وَالصَّلَاةُ وَالسَّلَامُ عَلَى رَسُولِ اللَّهِ، اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ مِنْ فَضْلِكَ
"O Allah, I ask You of Your bounty." Muslim (713). Mercy when entering, provision when leaving.
Dua for entering the market
The supplication
لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ، لَهُ الْمُلْكُ وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ، يُحْيِي وَيُمِيتُ وَهُوَ حَيٌّ لَا يَمُوتُ، بِيَدِهِ الْخَيْرُ، وَهُوَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ
al-Tirmidhi (3428). Scholars discussed its chain; some graded it acceptable.
Quick table: what do I say?
| Moment | What to say | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Leaving home | Bismillah, tawakkaltu ala Allah | Abu Dawud 5095 |
| Entering home | Mention Allah and greet | Muslim 2018 |
| Entering the masjid | Allahumma iftah li abwaba rahmatik | Muslim 713 |
| Leaving the masjid | Allahumma inni as'aluka min fadlik | Muslim 713 |
| Entering the market | La ilaha illa Allah wahdahu... | al-Tirmidhi 3428 |
Common mistakes
- Reciting the travel dua every time you leave home. It is for journeys only, see the complete travel dua.
- Entering the masjid with the left foot. The Sunnah is to enter with the right.
- Skipping the dua because you do not know it all. Say what you know, even "Bismillah".
Frequently asked questions
Do I say the leaving-home dua every time?
Yes, every time you leave, even for a short errand.
Must I memorise the exact words?
It is not required, but the wording as narrated is best. Start with the short ones.
What should I do after entering the masjid?
Pray two rak'ahs of greeting before sitting. Check the next prayer on prayer times, the direction on Qibla, and more remembrances on the azkar page.
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Last updated: 10 October 2026