اللَّهُمَّ اجْعَلْ حَرَمَكَ هَذَا حَرَمًا سَوَاءً بِحَرَامِكَ، وَاجْعَلْ ذِكْرَكَ فِيهِ مَذْكُورًا، وَاجْعَلْ قَلْبِي فِيهِ خَاشِعًا، وَاجْعَلْهُ مَغْفُورًا لِي "اللَّهُمَّ افْتَحْ لِي أَبْوَابَ رَحْمَتِكَ"
O Allah, make this sanctuary of Yours a true sanctuary with Your sacred law. Make the remembrance of You prominent within it. Make my heart humble within it, and make it a place of forgiveness for me. O Allah, open to me the doors of Your mercy.
Allahumma-j'al haramaka hadha haraman sawa'an biharamik, waj'al dhikraka fihi madhkuran, waj'al qalbi fihi khashi'an, waj'alhu maghfurran li. Allahumma-ftah li abwaba rahmatik
When to Read
This dua is particularly poignant when first entering the Prophet's Mosque (Masjid an-Nabawi) in Madinah, whether during Hajj, Umrah, or a regular visit. It's a moment to consciously seek Allah's special mercy and presence in such a blessed place.
How to Read
Upon entering the Prophet's Mosque, ideally with your right foot first, recite this dua. Focus your heart on the meaning of the words, seeking a deep, personal connection with Allah and His Messenger (peace be upon him) in this sacred space. Let your supplication be sincere and heartfelt.
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting this dua when entering the Prophet's Mosque seeks to imbue the experience with profound spiritual significance. It asks Allah to preserve the sanctity of the place, to make His remembrance prominent, and most importantly, to grant humility of heart and forgiveness. The request to 'open the doors of Your mercy' is a powerful plea for spiritual elevation and acceptance during a visit to one of Islam's holiest sites.
Source & Authentication
Ibn 'Umar narrated that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: 'When one of you enters the mosque, let him say: O Allah, open to me the doors of Your mercy.' And when he leaves, let him say: O Allah, I ask You of Your grace.' (Sahih Muslim 713, which has a similar sentiment for entering the mosque generally. The specific dua provided for the Prophet's Mosque is found in Sunan Ibn Majah 1496 and is attributed by scholars as suitable for this context.)