بِسْمِ اللَّهِ، وَالصَّلاَةُ وَالسَّلاَمُ عَلَى رَسُولِ اللَّهِ، اللَّهُمَّ افْتَحْ لِي أَبْوَابَ رَحْمَتِكَ
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.
Bismillahi, was-salatu was-salamu 'ala Rasulillah. Allahumma, iftah li abwaba rahmatik.
When to Read
This beautiful supplication is recited upon entering the masjid, setting a pure intention for worship and seeking Allah's boundless mercy before engaging in prayer or other acts of devotion within His house.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity as you step across the threshold of the masjid. It's recommended to enter with your right foot first, just as you would upon entering your home, and to maintain a sense of reverence and focus.
Virtues & Benefits
Entering the masjid with this dua is a profound act of remembrance. It acknowledges that our spiritual journey is guided by Allah’s mercy, and that the masjid is a sanctuary where that mercy is most palpable. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us the immense virtue of praying in congregation. He ﷺ said: 'The prayer in congregation is twenty-seven times superior to the prayer offered by person alone.' (Sahih al-Bukhari 645, Sahih Muslim 649). This emphasizes that every step towards the masjid, and every moment spent within it, is magnified in reward, especially when our intention is focused on seeking Allah's pleasure through communal worship.
Source & Authentication
‘Umar ibn al-Khattab (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: 'When one of you performs Wudu’ perfectly and then intends to go to the masjid, he does not take a step without being raised a degree for it, and another step is blotted out for it. When he prays, the angels send blessings on him as long as he remains in the place of prayer, saying: ‘O Allah, have mercy on him. O Allah, forgive him.’ And one of you is in prayer as long as he is waiting for the prayer, and the angels call him: ‘The prayer has been accepted, you have kept well.’' (Sahih Muslim 713)