اللَّهُمَّ افْتَحْ لِي أَبْوَابَ رَحْمَتِكَ
O Allah, open for me the doors of Your mercy.
Allahumma iftah li abwaba rahmatik
When to Read
This dua is recited upon entering any masjid. While the specific intention here is business success, invoking Allah's mercy upon entering His house is a foundational practice. You can carry this intention with you as you seek His guidance in your ventures. After reciting this, you can make your personal dua for your business needs.
How to Read
As you step across the threshold of the masjid, enter with your right foot first, and recite this dua with sincerity and a hopeful heart, focusing on seeking Allah's boundless mercy which encompasses all matters, including your livelihood and business.
Virtues & Benefits
This beautiful dua, taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, is a powerful way to seek Allah's grace. By asking for the 'doors of Your mercy,' we are essentially asking Allah to make things easy for us, to remove obstacles, and to grant us His blessings. When entering the masjid with this intention, we are aligning our worldly needs with our spiritual connection, understanding that all success and provision ultimately come from Allah. It reminds us that even while seeking worldly gains, we are in His house, seeking His aid.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abu Humid or Abu Usayd (may Allah be pleased with them): The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: 'When one of you enters the masjid, he should say: Allahumma aftah li abwaba rahmatik (O Allah, open for me the doors of Your mercy). And when he goes out, he should say: Allahumma inni as'aluka min fadlik (O Allah, I ask You from Your bounty).'