Dua for Entering Masjid: Prayer for Entering the Mosque
What to Say When Entering Allah's House
The masjid is the house of Allah, and entering it deserves special acknowledgment. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught specific duas for entering and leaving the mosque, asking for Allah's mercy and blessings. This guide covers the complete mosque etiquette.
The Complete Dua
اللَّهُمَّ افْتَحْ لِي أَبْوَابَ رَحْمَتِكَ
Transliteration:Allahummaf-tah li abwaba rahmatik
Translation: "O Allah, open for me the doors of Your mercy"
Understanding the Mosque Duas
The entering dua asks for mercy because:
Mosque is Place of Mercy: Allah's mercy descends in the masjid.
"In the name of Allah. Peace and blessings upon the Messenger of Allah. O Allah, I ask You of Your bounty."
Mercy when entering (for worship), bounty when leaving (for livelihood).
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