أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ الْعَظِيمِ، وَبِوَجْهِهِ الْكَرِيمِ، وَبِسُلْطَانِهِ الْقَدِيمِ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيمِ. بِسْمِ اللَّهِ، وَالصَّلاةُ وَالسَّلامُ عَلَى رَسُولِ اللَّهِ. اللَّهُمَّ افْتَحْ لِي أَبْوَابَ رَحْمَتِكَ.
I seek refuge in Allah the Almighty, in His Noble Face, and in His Eternal Authority from the accursed Shaytan. In the name of Allah, and may prayers and peace 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 dua is recited upon entering any masjid. The intention behind it, especially when dealing with anger, is to invoke Allah's protection and mercy, transforming the sacred space into a sanctuary that aids in regaining composure. The masjid is a place of peace and reflection, and this dua helps us enter it with the right state of heart, seeking Allah's assistance in managing our emotions, particularly anger, which can mar the spiritual experience.
How to Read
Recite this supplication before stepping into the masjid. It's recommended to recite the first part ('A'udhu billah...') to seek refuge from Shaytan, then the second part ('Bismillah, was salatu...') to begin in the name of Allah and with blessings upon the Prophet ﷺ. Finally, the third part ('Allahummaftah li...') is a direct plea for Allah's immense mercy to enter the mosque. The act of speaking these words, with a sincere heart, prepares us to leave worldly distractions and anger behind.
Virtues & Benefits
Entering the masjid with this dua offers protection from Shaytan's whispers that can fuel negative emotions like anger. It invites Allah's mercy, which is the antidote to all ills, including uncontrolled temper. The masjid itself becomes a calming environment, and this dua helps us consciously connect with that spiritual tranquility, seeking divine aid to temper our anger and foster patience and peace within ourselves. This is crucial because anger can disrupt our prayers and our connection with Allah.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Fatimah bint Qais that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: When any one of you enters the mosque, let him say: 'Allahumma aftah li abwaba rahmatik' (O Allah, open for me the doors of Your mercy). And when he leaves, let him say: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka min fadlik' (O Allah, I ask You of Your bounty).