Dua Upon Entering Mosque (For Namaz)
بِسْمِ ٱللَّٰهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ الْعَظِيمِ، وَبِوَجْهِهِ الْكَرِيمِ، وَسُلْطَانِهِ الْقَدِيمِ، مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيمِ
A'udhu billahil-'Adheem, wa bi-wajhihil-kareem, wa sultanihil-qadeem, minash-shaytanir-rajeem
I seek refuge in Allah the Supreme, by His Noble Countenance, and His Eternal Authority, from Satan the accursed. (Sunan Abi Dawud 465)
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ وَالصَّلَاةُ وَالسَّلَامُ عَلَى رَسُولِ اللَّهِ، اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ مِنْ فَضْلِكَ
Bismillahi was-salatu was-salamu 'ala Rasulillah, Allahumma inni as'aluka min fadlik
In the name of Allah, and peace and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allah. O Allah, I ask You from Your bounty. (Dua for exiting masjid with left foot — Sahih Muslim 713)
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About this Supplication & Hadith Context
Meaning, spiritual background, and authentic virtues from the Sunnah
✦Entering the Sanctuary of Divine Mercy
When entering the mosque, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) instructed believers to send blessings upon the Prophet and supplicate: 'Allahummaf-tah li abwaba rahmatik' ('O Allah, open for me the doors of Your mercy' — Sahih Muslim 713). It acknowledges the mosque as a sanctuary dedicated solely to divine worship and contemplation.
✦Sunnah Etiquettes of the Masjid
The Sunnah for entering the masjid includes: stepping in with the **right foot**, offering Salawat upon the Prophet (PBUH), reciting this supplication, maintaining dignity and calm, turning off phone ringers, and praying two Rakats of Tahiyyat al-Masjid (Greeting the Mosque) before sitting down (Sahih al-Bukhari 1163).
Frequently Asked Questions about Dua Upon Entering Mosque (For Namaz)
Verified answers regarding Arabic recitation, English translation, Sunnah timings, and authentic Hadith virtues:
What is the Dua for entering the masjid in Arabic and English?▼
Arabic: اللَّهُمَّ افْتَحْ لِي أَبْوَابَ رَحْمَتِكَ. Transliteration: 'Allahummaf-tah li abwaba rahmatik'. English: 'O Allah, open for me the doors of Your mercy' (Sahih Muslim 713).
What is the extended version including Salawat?▼
Sunan Abi Dawud (465) records: 'Bismillahi was-salatu was-salamu 'ala Rasulillah, Allahummaf-tah li abwaba rahmatik' ('In the name of Allah, and peace and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allah. O Allah, open for me the doors of Your mercy').
With which foot do you enter the mosque?▼
It is Sunnah to enter the mosque with your **right foot** first, and to leave with your **left foot** first, as established by Anas ibn Malik (RA) in Sahih tradition (Al-Mustadrak of Al-Hakim).
What is the Dua when leaving the masjid?▼
When leaving the mosque with your left foot, recite: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka min fadlik' ('O Allah, I ask You from Your bounty' — Sahih Muslim 713). You ask for mercy when entering worship and for bounty when returning to worldly affairs.
What should I do immediately after entering the mosque?▼
Offer two Rakats of voluntary prayer called Tahiyyat al-Masjid (Greeting the Mosque) before sitting down, as commanded by the Prophet (PBUH) in Sahih al-Bukhari (1163).
Can I recite this Dua if I am entering a designated prayer room or Musalla?▼
Yes, any room or prayer hall dedicated to the collective worship and remembrance of Allah shares in this honor and Sunnah supplication.
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Glory is to You, O Allah, and praise. Blessed is Your Name and Exalted is Your Majesty, and there is no deity other than You.
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