3 Dua For Entering Mosque and Leaving (Masjid) in English & Arabic
In this post, we will the dua for entering mosque, the dua to say when leaving a mosque, the dua to say when heading to a mosque, a breakdown and explanation of each supplication and the proper etiquettes for entering a mosque.
1. Dua For Entering Mosque in Arabic
The dua for entering the mosque (Masjid) in Arabic is:
أَعوذُ بِاللهِ العَظِيـمِ، وَبِوَجْهِـهِ الكَرِيـمِ وَسُلْطـَانِه القَدِيـمِ، مِنَ الشَّيْـطَانِ الرَّجِـيمِ
Transliteration
A’udhu billaahil-‘Adheem, wa bi-Wajhihil-Kareem, wa Sultaanihil-qadeem, minash-Shaytaanir-rajeem.
Dua For Entering Mosque in English
The meaning of the dua for entering the mosque in English is I seek refuge in Allah, the Supreme; And in His noble face; And in His eternal authority; From the accursed Satan!
2. Dua For Entering Masjid In Arabic
Another dua for entering Masjid (mosque) in Arabic is:
بِسْـمِ اللهِ وَالصَّلَاةُ وَالسَّلامُ عَلَى رَسُولِ اللهِ، اَللَّهُـمَّ افْتَـحْ لِي أَبْوَابَ رَحْمَتـِكَ
Transliteration
Bismillaahi, wassalaatu wassalaamu ‘alaaRasoolillaahi. Allahum-maftah lee ‘abwaaba rahmatika.
Dua For Entering Masjid in English
In the Name of Allah And may Salat (praise) and Salam (peace, safety and security) be upon the Messenger of Allāh, O Allah! Open for me the doors of Your Mercy!
3. Dua for Leaving Masjid in Arabic
The dua for leaving the Masjid in Arabic is:
بِسْمِ اللّهِ وَالصَّلاَةُ وَالسَّلاَمُ عَلَى رَسُولِ اللّهِ، اَللَّهُـمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ مِنْ فَضْـلِكَ، اَللَّهُـمَّ اعْصِمْنِـي مِنَ الشَّيْـطَانِ الرَّجِـيمِ
Dua for Leaving Mosque Transliteration
The transliteration of the dua for leaving mosque is Bismillaahi wassalaatu wassalaamu ‘alaa Rasoolillaahi, Allahumma ‘innee ‘as’aluka min fadhlika, Allahumma’simnee minash-Shaytaanir-rajeem.
Dua for Leaving Masjid in English
The dua for leaving Masjid is English is In the Name of Allah And may Salāt (praise) and Salām (peace, safety, security) be upon the Messenger of Allah, O Allah! I ask of You Your Bounty! O Allah! Protect me from the accursed Satan.
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The texts of the Ahadeeth
The following texts of Ahadeeth support the above supplications:
1. Hadith
On the authority of Anas Bin Malik (رضي الله عنه), who said: “Whenever the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) entered the Masjid, he would say,
‘In the Name of Allāh; O Allah! Send Salāt (praise) upon Muhammad.’ And whenever he (ﷺ) exited (from the Masjid), he would say: ‘In the Name of Allah; O Allah! Send Salāt (praise) upon Muhammad.’”
[Reported by Ibn Sunnee in ‘Amal al-Yawm wal-lailah’, no. 39. Shaykh al-Albani said: “It is Hasan” (Good) due to supporting narrations. See: Al-Kalim at-Tayyib, p. 51, checking by al-Albāni]
2. Hadith
On the authority of Abu Hurairah (رضي الله عنه), from the Prophet (ﷺ) that he said: “Whenever one of you enters the Masjid, then he must ask for Salām (peace, safety and security) upon the Prophet; and he must also say:
‘O Allah! Open for me the doors of Your Mercy!’ And whenever one of you exits the Masjid, then he must ask for Salām (peace, safety and security) upon the Prophet; and he must also say: ‘O Allah! Protect me from Satan!’”
[Reported by an-Nasa’i, Ibn Majah no. 773 and al-Hakim (1/207). al-Albani declared it to be authentic in Saheeh al-Jami’, no.514]
3. Hadith
On the authority of Abu Humaid or Abu Usaid (may Allah be pleased with them both), that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “Whenever one of you enters the Masjid, he must say:
O Allah! Open for me the Doors of Your Mercy! And whenever one of you exits the Masjid, then he must say: O Allah! I ask of You Your Bounty!”
[Reported by Muslim, no. 713]
4. Hadith
On the authority of ‘Amr Bin al-‘As (رضي الله عنه), from the Prophet (ﷺ) that whenever he entered the Masjid, he would say:
“I seek refuge in Allah, the Supreme, and in His Noble Face, and in His Eternal Authority, from the accursed Satan.”
So, when/if he said this, Satan would say: ‘He has been protected from me for the rest of the day.’
Reported by Abu Dawood, no. 466. Shaykh al-Albāni declared it to be authentic in Saheeh at-Targheeb, no. 1606 and Mishkat al-Masābeeh, no. 749]
The Prophet’s Teachings on Entering and Leaving the Mosque
When entering or leaving a mosque, the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) taught us to say specific prayers. Let’s break them down:
- “Bismillah” (In the Name of Allah) – seeking help and assistance from Allah.
- “Was-salat was-salam ala rasoolillah” (Praise and peace be upon the Messenger of Allah) – showing respect and admiration for the Prophet.
- “Allahummaftahli abwaba rahmatik” (O Allah, open for me the doors of Your Mercy) – asking for Allah’s mercy when entering the mosque.
- “Allahumma innee as-aluka min fadlik” (O Allah, I ask of You Your Bounty) – seeking Allah’s blessings when leaving the mosque.
- “A’udhu billahi-l ‘Adheem” (I seek refuge in Allah the Supreme) – seeking protection from Satan.
- “Wa bi-Wajhi-hil-kareem” (And in His Noble Face) – seeking refuge in Allah’s Noble Face.
- “Wa Sul-ta-ni-hil-qadeem” (And His Eternal Authority) – acknowledging Allah’s power and authority.
- “Minash-shaytanir-rajeem” (from the accursed Satan) – seeking protection from Satan’s evil.
Remember, Satan tries to mislead us, even in places of worship. Seeking refuge in Allah helps us stay focused on our faith.
Mosque Etiquette: A Guide
When visiting a mosque, follow these simple steps:
- Recite a prayer (Dua) before leaving home, asking for blessings and guidance.
- Enter the mosque with your right foot first, just like the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) did.
- Say specific prayers when entering, acknowledging the mosque’s sacredness and seeking blessings.
- Pray two voluntary units (Rakahs) to “greet the mosque” before doing anything else.
- Keep your voice down, even when reciting the Quran, to maintain a peaceful atmosphere.
- Exit with your left foot first, following the Prophet’s example.
- Recite a final prayer (Dua) when leaving, asking for protection and blessings as you go about your day.
