Dua for leaving the house, for protection outside.

A short dua said at the door, with a promise that the person is guided, sufficed and protected.

Dua 1

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ، تَوَكَّلْتُ عَلَى اللَّهِ، وَلَا حَوْلَ وَلَا قُوَّةَ إِلَّا بِاللَّهِ

Bismillāh, tawakkaltu ʿalallāh, wa lā ḥawla wa lā quwwata illā billāh

In the name of Allah, I place my trust in Allah, and there is no power and no strength except with Allah.

Sunan Abi Dawud 5095; Jami at-Tirmidhi 3426, graded sahih

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Guide

When and how to say it.

A short dua said at the door, with a promise that the person is guided, sufficed and protected.

The Prophet ﷺ said that whoever says it is told: "You are guided, sufficed and protected", and Satan moves away from him.¹ On coming home, say salam to those inside, or to yourself if the house is empty (Quran 24:61).

Sunan Abi Dawud 5095.
Sunan Abi Dawud 5095; Jami at-Tirmidhi 3426, graded sahih

Questions

Good to know.

What is the dua for leaving the house?

Bismillah, tawakkaltu alallah, wa la hawla wa la quwwata illa billah (Abu Dawud 5095).

What do I say when entering my home?

Say Bismillah and give salam to the people inside, or to yourself if no one is there.