Dua & Sunnah

Dua for Entering the Masjid: Seeking Allah's Protection from Evil Influences

Entering Masjid
Hasan HadithSunan Abu Dawud 4701

ุฃูŽุนููˆุฐู ุจูุงู„ู„ูŽู‘ู‡ู ุงู„ู’ุนูŽุธููŠู…ูุŒ ูˆูŽุจููˆูŽุฌู’ู‡ูู‡ู ุงู„ู’ูƒูŽุฑููŠู…ูุŒ ูˆูŽุจูุณูู„ู’ุทูŽุงู†ูู‡ู ุงู„ู’ู‚ูŽุฏููŠู…ู ู…ูู†ูŽ ุงู„ุดูŽู‘ูŠู’ุทูŽุงู†ู ุงู„ุฑูŽู‘ุฌููŠู…ู

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I seek refuge in Allah the Almighty, by His Noble Face, and by His Eternal Authority, from the accursed Satan.

A'udhu billahil-'adheem, wa biwajhihil-kareem, wa bisul'taanihil-qadeem, minash-shaytanir-rajeem.

When to Read

This dua is recited upon entering the Masjid. It's particularly relevant when you might encounter negative influences, or simply as a standard practice to seek Allah's protection before commencing worship in His house. The Masjid is a place of immense blessing, and beginning our time there with a plea for refuge sets a pure intention.

How to Read

Recite this dua upon setting foot inside the Masjid, ideally after completing the dua for entering any building (reciting 'Bismillah' and seeking refuge in Allah's name from the accursed Satan). Ensure you recite it with sincerity and a mindful heart, focusing on the meaning of seeking Allah's ultimate protection.

Virtues & Benefits

This powerful supplication, often recited when entering any place of significance, serves as a shield. By seeking refuge in Allah's greatness, His noble countenance, and His everlasting dominion, we are asking for protection from Satan's whispers and temptations. In the Masjid, where we aim to connect with Allah and perform acts of worship, this dua helps ensure our focus remains pure, safeguarding us from bad company or distracting thoughts that might pull us away from sincere devotion.

Source & Authentication

Abdullah bin Amr (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: When the Prophet (peace be upon him) entered the masjid, he would say: 'A'udhu billahil-'adheem, wa biwajhihil-kareem, wa bisul'taanihil-qadeem, minash-shaytanir-rajeem.' (I seek refuge in Allah the Almighty, by His Noble Face, and by His Eternal Authority, from the accursed Satan). He would then say: 'If one of you says this, Satan will say: 'He has been protected from me for the rest of the day.'
Hasan HadithSunan Abu Dawud 4701
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