Dua for Entering and Leaving Masjid
The Dua for Entering and Leaving Masjid covers two supplications: the entering dua asks Allah to open the doors of His mercy, and the leaving dua asks Allah for His bounty.
This page gives the Dua for Entering and Leaving Masjid in Arabic, transliteration and English translation.
When we come to a place of worship, the first thing we should do is read the Dua. This is a significant Sunnah of our Great Prophet. It will also help us get a lot out of our time in the Masjid.
The Masajid are some of the world’s most important places. They are the most special places in the world. We should be glad when we get the chance to go there.
When you enter a mosque, you should put your right foot first. The Messenger of Allah SAW said you should first enter the Masjid with your right foot. You should say a prayer before you go in.
To leave the Masjid, it is Sunnah to step out with your left foot first and say a prayer.
We will go into the Masjid and spend time there. We hope that Allah will be kind to us. Then, we will leave with the hope that Allah will bless us.
Key points: Enter the masjid with the right foot first and recite the dua for entering. Leave with the left foot first and recite the dua for leaving. Both duas are given below in Arabic, transliteration and English translation.
What Is the Dua for Entering the Masjid?
اَللَّهُـمَّ افْتَـحْ لِي أَبْوَابَ رَحْمَتـِكَ
Allahum-maftah lee abwaba rahmatik.
English translation: O Allah, open for me the doors of Your mercy.
What Is the Dua for Leaving the Masjid?
اَللّٰهُمَّ إنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ مِنْ فَضْلِكَ
Allaahumma ‘innee as’aluka min fadhlik
English translation: O Allah, indeed I ask You from Your bounty.
What Is the Source of the Dua for Entering and Leaving Masjid?
A saying attributed to Abu Humaid As-Sa’idi has been
passed down through the generations.
When entering a mosque, one should pray “Allahummaftah li abwaba rahmatika”
(O Allah, open to me the gates of Your kindness) and then send peace upon the prophet.
And let him say, “Allahumma inni as’aluka min fadlika,” before he goes. (Please grant my request from Allah’s abundant resources.)
Sahih Sunan Ibn Majah, No. 772
See also: Dua After Adhan and Dua Yunus.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Duas for Entering and Leaving the Masjid
What is the dua for entering the masjid?
The dua for entering the masjid is: Allahum-maftah lee abwaba rahmatik. It means: O Allah, open for me the doors of Your mercy.
What is the dua for leaving the masjid?
The dua for leaving the masjid is: Allaahumma ‘innee as’aluka min fadhlik. It means: O Allah, indeed I ask You from Your bounty.
Which foot should you enter and leave the masjid with?
Enter the masjid with the right foot first and leave with the left foot first, as described on this page.
What is the source of these duas?
This page cites a narration attributed to Abu Humaid As-Sa’idi, referenced as Sahih Sunan Ibn Majah, No. 772.
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