What is the procedure of moving/settling into a newly bought house? Are there any duas/suras/prayers to read when entering or moving into a new house?

Respected Brother-in-Islam

Assalaamu Alaykum Wa Rahmatullaahi Wa Barakaatuhu

We have not been able to locate any specific Du'aa or Surah to be recited upon this occasion. One should, however, ask Allah Ta'ala for Barkat (blessings), mercy and a good outcome. The following Du'aas could be recited,
1. 'Allaahumma Ahsin aaqibatanaa fil umoori kullihaa wa ajirnaa min khizyiddunya wa adhaabil aakhira' (Oh Allah, grant us a good outcome in all our matters and save us from worldly disgrace and punishment in the hereafter). (Hisnul Haseen pg.469; Darul Ishaat)
2. Allaahumma innee as-aluka min fadhlika wa rahmatika fa innahuu la yamliku haa illaa anta

One should also be sure to say 'Salaam' whenever entering the home as this will be a source of blessings for himseld and the members of his household. Together with this, he should recite the Masnoon Du'aas for entering a home as follows:
Allaahumma innee as-aluka kharal mawlaj wa khairal makhraj. Bismillaahi walajnaa wa bismillaahi kharajnaa wa alallaahi rabbinaa tawakkalnaa

It is advisable also that Dhikr (remembrance of Allah) and Salaat take place regularly to ensure that divine blessings remain in the home and the lives of its occupants. It is our humble suggestions that a few Ahaadith from Fadhaail-e-Aamaal of Shaykh Zakariyya be read daily as Ahaadith create special Noor (light) in the home.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai
FATWA DEPT.