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.