اللَّهُمَّ افْتَحْ لِي أَبْوَابَ رَحْمَتِكَ
O Allah, open for me the doors of Your mercy.
Allahummaftah li abwaba rahmatik
When to Read
This dua is specifically recited upon entering the Masjid (mosque). While the words focus on seeking Allah's mercy, we can draw a connection to fulfilling our responsibilities. By seeking Allah's mercy and guidance upon entering His house, we pray for the strength, wisdom, and patience needed to manage our duties at home, whether they are related to family, work, or personal commitments. It's a way of seeking divine support to balance our spiritual and worldly obligations.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity as you place your right foot inside the mosque. It's recommended to enter with your right foot first. Focus on the meaning: you are asking Allah to bless your entrance and open the ways for you to receive His immense mercy, which can encompass all aspects of your life, including your home.
Virtues & Benefits
This supplication is a direct request for Allah's mercy. By entering the Masjid, a place of worship and spiritual connection, we are in a prime position to ask for what we need. Seeking Allah's mercy can grant us peace, ease our burdens, and provide the inner strength required to handle the demands of our lives, including the significant responsibilities we carry at home. It reminds us that even our worldly duties can be supported by divine grace.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Abu Humayd or Abu Usaid that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: 'When 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.)'