Drawing Closer to Allah and Bringing Peace to the Family

📖Sunan Abī Dāwūd 5096
Abu Malik al-Asha’ri reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “When a man enters his house, let him say: O Allah, I ask You for the good of this entrance and exit, in the name of Allah I enter and in the name of Allah I leave, and upon Allah our Lord we rely. Then let him greet his family with peace.”
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This hadith teaches a simple yet profound way to enter one’s home, glorify Allah, and foster harmony within the family. Saying these words does not mean Allah was unaware of our actions, but it helps the person draw closer to Allah, remember His commands, and cultivate mindfulness. It also promotes peace, reduces conflict, and unites the family in love and respect.

How to Follow This Hadith:

1. Say the entrance supplication:
   “O Allah, I ask You for the good of this entrance and exit, in the name of Allah I enter and in the name of Allah I leave, and upon Allah our Lord we rely.”
2. Greet your family with peace: Say “Assalamu Alaikum” or a similar greeting.
3. Reflect on Allah while entering: This glorifies Him and reminds you of His guidance in everyday life.
4. Promote harmony at home: The greeting and mindfulness help prevent arguments and strengthen family bonds.
5. Understand its nature: This is recommended, not obligatory. If someone does not do it, it is not a sin, but it represents the structure and etiquette Allah desires for a peaceful household. You may also enter in other ways if necessary.

Quranic Context:

📖Quran 33:21
Indeed, in the Messenger of Allah you have a good example to follow for anyone who hopes in Allah and the Last Day and remembers Allah often.

Following this hadith helps a person draw closer to Allah, remember His commands, and bring peace and unity to the family, while remaining flexible according to circumstances, This supports the idea that saying a supplication when entering the house is recommended, not obligatory. You may follow it to draw closer to Allah and promote family peace, but not doing so does not count as a sin. It’s part of the guidance for cultivating mindfulness and harmony, not a strict requirement.