Crossing your new threshold with a short, sincere prayer and a few protective recitations can turn a house into a peaceful, blessed home.
Entering a new house is the start of a new chapter, and many people seek to begin it with positive energy and hope. In Islam, several supplications and practices are recommended to welcome blessing and protection into a new home.
Moving into a new house has its own customs in many Iranian households. Many people believe that performing certain actions before and during moving will increase the home’s blessings. Saying prayers at the time of moving is one of those practices that, from a religious perspective, brings a good feeling to the home environment.
A supplication taught from the Prophet (peace be upon him): A brief prayer asking God to cause the house to be a blessed dwelling.
Meaning (summary): “O God, let me be brought to a blessed dwelling — You are the best of those who bring one to rest.”
Another Prophetic invocation (summary): A prayer asking God to drive away rebellious jinn and humans and to make our homes blessed.
Recitation of Sūrah al-Falaq and Sūrah an-Nās: These short surahs are widely recommended for repelling the evil eye and misfortune.
With a sincere intention: The most important element when saying any supplication is a pure and sincere intention. Pray with heartfelt trust in God.
With calm and focus: Maintain composure and concentrate on the words while you recite.
Aloud or quietly: You may speak the supplication aloud or silently — whichever feels most comfortable.
Any time or place: There is no strict time or place requirement — you can recite these when you enter the house or whenever you wish.
Some narrations recommend sacrificing a sheep and distributing its meat among the poor as a sign of good fortune for the new home.
Sharing sweets with neighbours and acquaintances is a common custom during moving and is considered a kind and unifying gesture.
Keep in mind that prayers and good deeds are not a guaranteed formula for worldly success; they primarily bring inner peace and hope. The key is to keep a sincere heart and good intentions.
The Most Beautiful Prayer for Entering a New Home
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Begin your move-in prayers with a sincere, pure intention — the article stresses that intention is the most important element. |
Recite protective chapters such as Sūrah al-Falaq and Sūrah an-Nās to seek protection from the evil eye and harm. |
You may perform the supplications aloud or quietly, at the moment you enter the home or at any time that suits you. |
Small, generous acts (like sharing sweets with neighbours) and charity (if following the narration about a sacrifice) are traditional ways to invite blessing. |
Remember that these practices are meant to bring peace and hope — they complement sincere effort and do not guarantee specific worldly outcomes. |
