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Dua for Entering the Mosque

Source: Sunan Abu Dawud 464

(يَبْدَأُبِرِجْلِهِالْيُمْنَى)،وَيَقُولُ:((أَعُوذُبِاللَّهِالعَظِيمِ،وَبِوَجْهِهِالْكَرِيمِ،وَسُلْطَانِهِالْقَدِيمِ،مِنَالشَّيْطَانِالرَّجِيمِ))[بِسْمِاللَّهِ،وَالصَّلَاةُ][وَالسَّلَامُعَلَىرَسُولِاللَّهِ]((اللَّهُمَّافْتَحْلِيأَبْوَابَرَحْمَتِكَ)).

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Transliteration

Bismillahi was-salatu was-salamu 'ala Rasulillah. Allahumma iftah li abwaba rahmatik. A'udhu billahi al-'Adheem wa bi wajhihil-kareem wa sulṭanihil-qadeem minash-shaytanir-rajeem.

Translation

In the name of Allah, and prayers and peace be upon the Messenger of Allah. O Allah, open for me the doors of Your mercy. I seek refuge with Allah, the Supreme, and with His Noble Face, and His eternal authority from the accursed devil.

Context

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this supplication to be recited upon entering the mosque. It is recommended to begin with the right foot, invoking Allah's protection and seeking His boundless mercy.

Benefit

This dua seeks Allah's refuge from evil influences and asks for the immense blessings of entering His house of worship, opening the way for sincere devotion and spiritual growth.

When to Recite

Upon entering the mosque, before taking a seat.

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