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Entering the masjid

Quick answer

O Allah, open for me the doors of Your mercy.

When to recite

Recite this when entering the masjid. The Prophet ﷺ said that when one of you enters the masjid, let him say this (Sahih Muslim 713). In Abu Dawud's narration (465) he first sends salam upon the Prophet ﷺ.

Verified wording

The Arabic and meaning are paired with Sahih Muslim 713a. No special promise or count is added without a cited basis.

Arabic

اللَّهُمَّ افْتَحْ لِي أَبْوَابَ رَحْمَتِكَ

Transliteration

Allahumma-ftah li abwaba rahmatik.

Meaning in English

O Allah, open for me the doors of Your mercy.

Why this dua matters

The Prophet ﷺ said that when one of you enters the masjid, let him say this (Sahih Muslim 713). In Abu Dawud's narration (465) he first sends salam upon the Prophet ﷺ.

Source: Sahih Muslim 713a · Sunan Abi Dawud 465 (sahih)

Common questions

What does Entering the masjid mean?

O Allah, open for me the doors of Your mercy.

When should I recite Entering the masjid?

What is the source for Entering the masjid?

Sahih Muslim 713a. Also referenced in Sunan Abi Dawud 465 (sahih).

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