اللَّهُمَّ افْتَحْ لِي أَبْوَابَ فَضْلِكَ
O Allah, open for me the doors of Your grace.
Allahumma-ftah li abwaba fadlik
When to Read
This dua is recited specifically when entering a Masjid (mosque). It's a beautiful way to begin your spiritual journey within the house of Allah, setting an intention to seek His blessings and bounty.
How to Read
Recite this dua as you are about to step into the Masjid, ideally with your right foot first. Speak the words sincerely, with humility and a genuine desire for Allah's favor.
Virtues & Benefits
This simple yet profound dua encapsulates our need for Allah's boundless grace. By asking for the 'doors of Your grace' to be opened, we are acknowledging that all good things – knowledge, blessings, spiritual upliftment, and acceptance of our worship – come directly from Him. It’s a recognition that our success in this life and the next is contingent on His mercy. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us to ask for the 'best of provisions' (khayra rizqik) in another similar dua, highlighting that our sustenance and success are also in Allah's hands, and we should seek the best of what He bestows upon us.
Source & Authentication
‘Abdullah bin Al-Harits (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: I never saw anyone praying like the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) when he entered his mosque. He would say: Allahumma-ftah li abwaba rahmatik. And when he came out, he would say: Allahumma-ftah li abwaba fadlik. (Sahih Muslim 714). While the specific dua provided is 'Allahumma-ftah li abwaba fadlik', another well-known dua for leaving the masjid is 'Allahumma-ftah li abwaba fadlik' (O Allah, open for me the doors of Your grace), showing a beautiful balance of seeking blessings upon entering and exiting. The concept of seeking the best provisions is also strongly emphasized in other hadith concerning entering the mosque, such as the one where the Prophet ﷺ said: 'When one of you enters the mosque, let him say: O Allah, open for me the gates of Your mercy. And when he leaves, let him say: O Allah, I ask of You Your bounty.' (Sahih Muslim 715). This specific dua is the one taught for entry, focusing on mercy and grace.