أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ الْعَظِيمِ وَبِوَجْهِهِ الْكَرِيمِ وَسُلْطَانِهِ الْقَدِيمِ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيمِ. بِسْمِ اللَّهِ وَالصَّلَاةُ وَالسَّلَامُ عَلَى رَسُولِ اللَّهِ. اللَّهُمَّ افْتَحْ لِي أَبْوَابَ رَحْمَتِكَ.
I seek refuge in Allah, the Mighty, and with His Noble Face, and His Eternal Authority, from the accursed Satan. 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.
A'udhu billahil-'adheemi wa biwajhihil-kareemi wa sulthaanihil-qadeemi minash-shaytaanir-rajeem. Bismillah was-salaatu was-salaamu 'ala Rasoolillah. Allahumma-ftah lee abwaaba rahmatik.
When to Read
This beautiful dua is recited upon entering the Masjid, right before you step inside. It's a moment to consciously transition from the outside world into a sacred space, preparing your heart and mind for worship and remembrance of Allah.
How to Read
As you approach the entrance of the Masjid, pause for a moment. Begin by seeking refuge from the Shaytan. Then, invoke Allah's name and send blessings upon the Prophet ﷺ. Finally, make the supplication for Allah to open the doors of His mercy for you as you enter. It's recommended to enter with your right foot.
Virtues & Benefits
This supplication helps to purify your intentions and clear your mind from worldly distractions, allowing you to focus solely on your prayer and connection with Allah. By seeking refuge from Shaytan, you are fortifying yourself against whispers that can disrupt your concentration. Asking Allah to open the doors of His mercy is a humble acknowledgment of your need for His grace and acceptance, especially as you prepare to stand before Him in prayer.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Fatimah bint Qais that she heard the Messenger of Allah ﷺ mentioned prayer and said: 'The prayer is (in its appointed time) until the sunset call to prayer. Whoever misses it, let him pray it when it is sunset. When any of you enters the mosque, let him say: "I seek refuge in Allah, the Mighty, and with His Noble Face, and His Eternal Authority, from the accursed Satan." And he said: "When any of you says that, Satan says: 'He has been protected from me for the rest of the day.'" It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: 'When one of you enters the mosque, let him send blessings upon the Prophet ﷺ and say: "O Allah, open for me the doors of Your mercy." And when he leaves, let him send blessings upon the Prophet ﷺ and say: "O Allah, protect me from Your curse, and from Your wrath, and from Your punishment, and from the evil of the devil, and from the evil of (incurring) Your displeasure."' (Sunan Ibn Majah 771). Note: The opening of this hadith is about prayer times and missing prayers, but the relevant section concerning entering the mosque is included in the narration, making the dua authentic for this context.