Dua For Entering and Leaving the Masjid

Some places on earth bring a special peace, and Masajid are among the most special. Every visit to a Masjid, from entering to leaving, carries great benefit when done with intention. The dua-for-entering-and-leaving-the-masjid is part of the Sunnah taught by Nabi ﷺ.

Taking time to spend in the Masjid helps us learn and grow spiritually. Returning regularly strengthens our connection and purpose. These moments in the Masjid are precious opportunities to reflect and renew.

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Dua for entering the Masjid:

اَللَّهُـمَّ افْتَـحْ لِي أَبْوَابَ رَحْمَتـِكَ

Allahum-maftah lee abwaba rahmatik

اے اللہ میرے لیے اپنی رحمت کے دروازے کھول دے۔

“O Allah, open the gates of Your mercy for me.”

Dua for Leaving the Masjid:

اَللّٰهُمَّ إنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ مِنْ فَضْلِكَ

Allaahumma ‘innee as’aluka min fadhlik

اے اللہ میں تجھ سے تیرے فضل کا سوال کرتا ہوں۔

“O Allah, I ask for Your favour.”

 

Sunnahs to Follow When Entering and Leaving the Masjid:

1.  Enter the Masjid with the right foot and exit with the left foot.

2.  Before entering, say Bismillah, send Durood on Nabi ﷺ, and seek forgiveness.

3.  The full dua for entering from Ibn Majah:

(In the name of Allah, and peace be upon the Messenger of Allah. O Allah, forgive my sins and open for me the doors of Your mercy.)

4.  Similarly, when leaving, recite:

(In the name of Allah, and peace be upon the Messenger of Allah. O Allah, forgive my sins and open for me the doors of Your bounty.)

5.  After entering, perform Tahiyyatul Masjid (the greeting prayer of the Masjid).

6.  Engage in Dhikr and Ibadah while inside, making the most of your time in this blessed space.

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Benefits of Reading the Du’as for Entering and Leaving the Masjid:

1. Reward of a Sunnah
   By reading these Du’as, we earn the reward and blessings of following a Sunnah of our beloved Nabi ﷺ.
2. Entering with Hope in Allah’s Mercy
   We enter the Masjid seeking Allah Ta’ala’s mercy and leave with hope in His favour and bounty.
3. Purposeful Worship
   These Du’as remind us why we enter the Masjid—not just as a habit, but with a purpose of connecting to Allah.
4. Acknowledging Our Dependence on Allah
   Though coming to the Masjid is a physical action, these Du’as help us recognize that true benefit comes only by asking Allah Ta’ala sincerely.
   

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Dua for Going to the Masjid:

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