Shield your home from Shaytan with these authentic duas — Arabic, transliteration & meaning.
Duas & Dhikr
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The Reward: The Prophet ﷺ said: "When a man enters his house and remembers Allah upon entering and upon eating, Shaytan says to his companions: 'You have no place to spend the night and no dinner.' But if he enters without remembering Allah, Shaytan says: 'You have found a place to spend the night.'" — Sahih Muslim 2018
Transliteration: Bismillahi, tawakkaltu 'alallahi, wa la hawla wa la quwwata illa billah
Meaning: "In the name of Allah, I place my trust in Allah, and there is no power or strength except with Allah."
Reward: When you say this, it is said to you: "You have been guided, sufficed and protected." And the devil stays away from you. (Abu Dawud, Sahih)
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When Entering
1. Say Bismillah 2. Recite the dua above 3. Give Salam (Assalamu Alaikum) aloud 4. Use the right foot first when stepping in
When Leaving
1. Say Bismillah 2. Recite the leaving dua 3. Step out with the left foot first 4. Recite Ayatul Kursi for protection
The Spiritual Protection of Your Home
In Islam, the home is a sanctuary — a place of peace, worship, and family. The Prophet ﷺ gave us specific duas and etiquettes to fill our homes with blessings and keep Shaytan out. Simply saying Bismillah and giving Salam when entering the house creates a spiritual shield that shaytan cannot penetrate.
Which Foot Do You Enter With?
The Sunnah is to enter the home with the right foot and exit with the left foot. This is the general Islamic principle of beginning good actions with the right side, as the Prophet ﷺ would start with his right side for all noble acts.
Recite Ayatul Kursi When Leaving
The Prophet ﷺ said: "Whoever recites Ayatul Kursi when leaving his home — seventy thousand angels will guard him from all sides." Combining the leaving dua with Ayatul Kursi provides comprehensive spiritual protection throughout your day.