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 the Masjid. It signifies our reliance on Allah's mercy as we step into His house, seeking spiritual benefit and the ability to contribute positively to the community within its walls.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a humble heart as you step across the threshold of the mosque. It is customary to enter with the right foot first and exit with the left foot.
Virtues & Benefits
This beautiful dua connects the act of entering the Masjid with a profound request for Allah's mercy. By seeking mercy, we are implicitly asking for Allah's help to be good, to be guided, and to be a source of goodness for others. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us that the angels supplicate for those who remain in the Masjid, praying for them and asking Allah's forgiveness. Entering with a supplication for mercy sets a positive intention for our time spent in the house of Allah, inviting divine blessings and enabling us to be instruments of good within the community.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abu Usayd Malik ibn Rabi'ah As-Sa'idi: I heard the Messenger of Allah ﷺ say: "When any one of you enters the mosque, he should say: 'O Allah, open for me the doors of Your mercy.' And when he leaves, he should say: 'O Allah, I ask of You Your grace.'"