أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ الْعَظِيمِ وَبِوَجْهِهِ الْكَرِيمِ وَبِسُلْطَانِهِ الْقَدِيمِ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيمِ . بِسْمِ اللَّهِ وَالصَّلاَةُ وَالسَّلاَمُ عَلَى رَسُولِ اللَّهِ . اللَّهُمَّ افْتَحْ لِي أَبْوَابَ رَحْمَتِكَ
I seek refuge in Allah the Almighty, in His Noble Countenance, and in His eternal dominion from the accursed Satan. In the name of Allah, and may 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 bi-sultanihil-qadeem minash-shaytanir-rajeem. Bismillah was-salatu was-salamu 'ala Rasulillah. Allahummaftah li abwaba rahmatik.
When to Read
This supplication is recited upon entering the Masjid, preferably with the right foot first. It serves as a spiritual cleansing, seeking protection from Satan's whispers and asking Allah for His vast mercy as you enter His House of worship. It's a beautiful way to transition from the outside world, with its potential distractions and sins, into a state of reverence and focus for prayer and remembrance.
How to Read
Recite this dua as you are about to enter the Masjid or just as you step inside. Begin with the seeking of refuge from Satan, then invoke Allah's name and blessings upon the Prophet ﷺ, followed by the prayer for the opening of Allah's mercy. It's recommended to enter with your right foot and exit with your left foot, reciting a different dua for exiting. This practice helps to sanctify our entry into a place of worship.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encompasses several beautiful benefits. Seeking refuge in Allah from Satan is a powerful shield against intrusive thoughts and temptations that can divert our focus from worship. Invoking the name of Allah and sending blessings on the Prophet ﷺ ensures our actions are grounded in remembrance and love for Him. Most importantly, asking for the doors of Allah's mercy to be opened is a direct plea for divine acceptance, guidance, and spiritual elevation within the sacred space of the Masjid. It reminds us that the Masjid is a sanctuary of mercy.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from 'Abdullah bin 'Amr that when the Prophet ﷺ entered the mosque, he would say: 'I seek refuge in Allah the Almighty, and in His Noble Countenance, and in His eternal dominion from the accursed Satan.' He would say it three times. Then when he went out, he would say the like of that.