Mosque entering dua
Anas ibn Malik (RA) said:
“It is Sunnah that when you enter the mosque, you should enter with your right foot, and when you exit, do so with your left foot.”
[Al-Hakim 1/218 | Bayhaqi 2/442 | Silsilah Sahihah 2478 | Hasan]
Say the following upon entering:
Arabic:
أَعُوذُ بِاللّٰهِ الْعَظِيْمِ، وَبِوَجْهِهِ الْكَرِيْمِ، وَسُلْطَانِهِ الْقَدِيْمِ، مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيْمِ
Transliteration:
Aʿūdhu billāhil-ʿaẓīm, wa bi-wajhihil-karīm, wa sulṭānihil-qadīm, minash-shayṭānir-rajīm.
Translation:
“I seek refuge in Allah the Almighty, in His Noble Face, and in His Eternal Authority, from the accursed devil.”
[Abu Dawud 466 | Sahih al-Jamiʿ 4591]
Arabic:
بِسْمِ اللّٰهِ
Transliteration:
Bismillāh.
Translation:
“In the name of Allah.”
[Ibnus-Sunni No. 8 | Hasan]
Arabic:
وَالصَّلَاةُ وَالسَّلَامُ عَلَى رَسُوْلِ اللّٰهِ
Transliteration:
Waṣ-ṣalātu was-salāmu ʿalā Rasūlillāh.
Translation:
“Peace and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allah.”
[Abu Dawud 465 | Sahih al-Jamiʿ 1/528]
Arabic:
اَللّٰهُمَّ افْتَحْ لِيْ أَبْوَابَ رَحْمَتِكَ
Transliteration:
Allāhumma iftaḥ lī abwāba raḥmatik.
Translation:
“O Allah, open for me the gates of Your mercy.”
[Muslim 713 | Ibn Majah]
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Abdullah ibn ʿAmr (RA) narrated that the Prophet ﷺ used to say this duʿāʾ when entering the mosque. He added: “Whoever says this, Satan says: ‘This person is protected from me for the entire day.’”
[Sahih Hadith]
Mosque entering dua
Begin with your left foot, and say:
Arabic:
بِسْمِ اللّٰهِ وَالصَّلَاةُ وَالسَّلَامُ عَلَى رَسُوْلِ اللّٰهِ، اَللّٰهُمَّ إِنِّيْ أَسْأَلُكَ مِنْ فَضْلِكَ، اَللّٰهُمَّ اعْصِمْنِيْ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيْمِ
Transliteration:
Bismillāhi waṣ-ṣalātu was-salāmu ʿalā Rasūlillāh. Allāhumma innī asʾaluka min faḍlika. Allāhumma aʿṣimnī minash-shayṭānir-rajīm.
Translation:
“In the name of Allah. Peace and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allah. O Allah, I ask You for Your bounty. O Allah, protect me from the accursed devil.”
[Al-Hakim, Bayhaqi, Hasan – Silsilah Sahihah 2478]
Mosque leaving dua
Arabic:
اَللّٰهُمَّ أَجِرْنِيْ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيْمِ
Transliteration:
Allāhumma ajirnī minash-shayṭānir-rajīm.
Translation:
“O Allah, protect me from the accursed devil.”
[Sahih Ibn Khuzaymah, Ibn Hibban, Mustadrak Hakim]
Abu Hurairah (RA) reported that the Prophet ﷺ instructed us to say this dhikr when leaving the mosque.
[Sahih Hadith]
What to say when entering a mosque?
When entering a mosque, a Muslim should say the dua taught by the Prophet ﷺ, asking Allah for mercy.
Duaʾ (Arabic):
اللَّهُمَّ افْتَحْ لِي أَبْوَابَ رَحْمَتِكَ
Transliteration:
Allahumma iftaḥ lī abwaba raḥmatik.
Meaning:
O Allah, open for me the doors of Your mercy.
What is the dua to enter a mosque?
The authentic Sunnah duʿāʾ to enter a mosque is the same as above.
It is recommended to:
Enter with the right foot first
Say the dua quietly
Maintain humility and calmness
This duʿāʾ reminds us that the mosque is a place of Allah’s mercy, forgiveness, and guidance.
What to say before we enter the mosque?
Before entering, it is Sunnah to:
Send blessings upon the Prophet ﷺ (optional but recommended)
Then say the mosque-entry duʿāʾ
Example:
Bismillāh, was-salatu was-salāmu ʿalā Rasūlillāh.
Allahumma iftah lī abwaba raḥmatik.
What do people say in a mosque?
Inside a mosque, Muslims should:
Engage in dhikr (remembrance of Allah)
Recite Qur’an
Make duʿāʾ
Pray quietly
Avoid loud talk or worldly discussions
The mosque is a place of worship, peace, and reflection, not casual conversation.
How to respectfully enter a mosque?
To enter a mosque respectfully:
Make wuḍūʾ (ablution) if possible
Wear clean and modest clothing
Remove shoes before entering
Enter calmly, without rushing
Avoid disturbing those who are praying
Keep your intention sincere for Allah
Short Reminder
Entering the mosque with duʿāʾ and respect prepares the heart for worship and brings Allah’s mercy into our lives.
