اللَّهُمَّ افْتَحْ لِي أَبْوَابَ رَحْمَتِكَ
O Allah, open for me the doors of Your mercy.
Allahumma iftah li abwaba rahmatik
When to Read
This beautiful dua is recited upon entering any masjid. It marks our intention to seek Allah's boundless mercy and guidance as we step into His house, a place of worship and reflection.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity as you place your right foot inside the masjid. It's a personal supplication, a moment to connect with Allah before engaging in prayer or other acts of worship. Imagine yourself stepping from the outside world into a sanctuary of peace and divine presence.
Virtues & Benefits
This supplication embodies our need for Allah's mercy, which is essential for our success in this life and the next. Entering the masjid is a step towards seeking that mercy, and this dua beautifully articulates that desire. It reminds us that even our acts of worship are contingent upon Allah's grace. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us specific duas for entering different places, signifying the importance of seeking Allah's blessings and protection in every circumstance.
Source & Authentication
عَنْ أَبِي حُمَيْدٍ السَّاعِدِيِّ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ قَالَ: "إِذَا دَخَلَ أَحَدُكُمُ الْمَسْجِدَ فَلْيَقُلْ: اللَّهُمَّ افْتَحْ لِي أَبْوَابَ فَضْلِكَ"، وَإِذَا خَرَجَ فَلْيَقُلْ: "اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ مِنْ فَضْلِكَ" (قَالَ: وَفِي رِوَايَةٍ: "أَبْوَابَ رَحْمَتِكَ")