أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ الْعَظِيمِ وَبِوَجْهِهِ الْكَرِيمِ وَسُلْطَانِهِ الْقَدِيمِ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيمِ . بِسْمِ اللَّهِ وَالصَّلاةُ وَالسَّلامُ عَلَى رَسُولِ اللَّهِ . اللَّهُمَّ افْتَحْ لِي أَبْوَابَ رَحْمَتِكَ
I seek refuge in Allah the Almighty, and by His Noble Face, and by 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 'adheem wa biwajhihil kareem wa sultanihil qadeemi minash shaitaanir-rajeem. Bismillah was-salatu was-salamu 'ala Rasulillah. Allahumma iftah lee abwaba rahmatik.
When to Read
This beautiful dua is recited upon entering the masjid. While seeking the blessings of the masjid for a fertility journey, we can extend this intention to our prayer and supplication. As you enter this blessed place, ask Allah to open the doors of His mercy for you, encompassing all your sincere desires, including the profound desire for righteous offspring. Imagine that as you step in, you are stepping into a sanctuary where your prayers are heard and answered.
How to Read
Recite this dua after saying Bismillah (In the name of Allah) as you are about to enter the mosque. It's recited with sincerity and humility, focusing on the mercy of Allah. Take a moment to reflect on the meaning of seeking refuge and asking for Allah's boundless mercy as you prepare to engage in worship or make du'a.
Virtues & Benefits
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us this dua to seek protection from Satan and to invoke Allah's mercy upon entering the mosque. Masjids are houses of Allah, places where blessings descend and prayers are readily accepted. By seeking Allah's mercy here, we are positioning ourselves to receive His favors in all aspects of our lives, including the vital journey of building a family. Making du'a within the masjid holds special merit, and this dua sets the stage for a blessed spiritual experience, inviting divine intervention for your heartfelt needs.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Fatimah bint Qais that when the Messenger of Allah ﷺ entered the mosque, he would say: 'A'udhu billahil 'adheem wa biwajhihil kareem wa sultanihil qadeemi minash shaitaanir-rajeem.' He would say it three times. Then when he prayed, he would pray two Rak'ahs, and when he finished, he would supplicate and say: 'Allahumma aftah lee abwaba fadlik' (O Allah, open for me the doors of Your grace). It was narrated from 'Abdullah bin Mas'ud that the Prophet ﷺ said: 'When one of you enters the mosque, let him say: Allahumma aftah lee abwaba rahmatik.' (Sunan Ibn Majah 771 - The narration from Fatimah bint Qais is Hasan. The narration from 'Abdullah bin Mas'ud is also Hasan).