اللَّهُمَّ افْتَحْ لِي أَبْوَابَ رَحْمَتِكَ
O Allah, open for me the doors of Your mercy.
Allahumma-ftah li abwaba rahmatik
When to Read
This beautiful dua is recited upon entering the Masjid. Imagine yourself walking towards the house of Allah, your intention is to seek His pleasure and spend time in His remembrance. As you approach the entrance, or just as you step inside, pause and turn to Allah with this supplication.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity, focusing on the meaning: you are asking Allah to bless your entry into His house, not just physically, but opening the doors to His divine mercy and blessings for your worship and stay there. It's often recited while entering with the right foot, as is customary for entering good places.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a direct supplication to Allah for His mercy upon entering His sacred house. By asking for the 'doors of mercy' to be opened, you are seeking a deeper connection with Allah, a more focused prayer, an accepted supplication, and a spiritually rewarding experience within the Masjid. It sets a positive intention for your time spent in worship.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abu Hurairah: When the Prophet (ﷺ) entered the mosque, he would say: Allahumma-ftah li abwaba rahmatik. (O Allah, open for me the doors of Your mercy). And when he went out of it, he would say: Allahumma-ftah li abwaba fadlik. (O Allah, open for me the doors of Your bounty).