3 Dua For Entering Mosque and Leaving (Masjid) in English & Arabic
Today we will learn the dua for entering mosque, leaving, going to, breakdown and explanation of the supplications as well as etiquettes of entering the mosque. Let’s get started.
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]
Shaykh Abdur-Razzaq Bin Abdul-Muhsin al-Abbād (May Allah protect and preserve him and his father) said:
“These narrations from the Prophet (ﷺ) indicate what is commendable for a Muslim to say when entering and exiting the Masjid.
And whoever finds it too much for him/her, should at least say: ‘O Allah! Open for me the doors of Your Mercy’ at the time of entering; and ‘O Allah! I ask of You Your Bounty!,’ at the time of exiting as reported in Saheeh Muslim.”
Etiquettes of Entering the Mosque
- Reciting Dua for walking to the mosque: Before leaving your house, it is recommended to recite a supplication (Dua) as per the Sunnah to seek blessings and guidance as you head towards the mosque.
- Entering with the right foot: Upon reaching the mosque, it is sunnah to step in with your right foot first, following the practice of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).
- Saying specific duas when entering: While entering, one should utter duas narrated from the Prophet, acknowledging the sacredness of the place and seeking the blessings of being in the mosque.
- Praying two Rakahs to greet the mosque: After entering, it’s recommended to perform two voluntary units of prayer (Rakahs) known as “Tahiyyat al-Masjid” or “greeting the mosque” before sitting down for any other activities.
- Avoiding raising your voice: Maintaining a calm and quiet demeanor is crucial within the mosque, including refraining from raising your voice, even during activities like reciting the Quran, to ensure a peaceful and focused atmosphere for worshippers.
- Exiting with the left foot and reciting Dua: When leaving the mosque, step out with your left foot first, aligning with the Prophet’s practice. Additionally, it is recommended to recite a specific Dua as you exit, seeking protection and blessings as you return to your daily activities.
Explanation of the Ahadeeth
The saying of the Prophet (ﷺ): “Bis-mil lah” (In the Name of Allah) at the time of entering and exiting: The letter Bā indicates al-Isti’ānah (seeking help and assistance).
Here it is understood to mean, In the Name of Allah I enter, i.e., seeking His help, aid, assistance and success. The same meaning is applicable to when exiting the Masjid.
His saying : “Was-sala-tu was-sa-lāmu ‘alā ra-soo-lil-lah” (And may Salāt (praise) and Salām (peace, safety and security) be upon the Messenger of Allah).
This indicates the excellence and virtue of praying for the Prophet at the times of entering and exiting the Masjid and that these two occasions are from among the times when it is commendable to supplicate for the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ).
From among the meanings of Salāt upon the Prophet (ﷺ) reported by al-Hafidh Ibn Katheer in his Tafseer (explanation) of the Qur’an [Tafseer Ibn Katheer (33:56)] Al-Bukhāri said: “Abul-‘Aliyah said:
‘The Salāt of Allah, the Most High, is His Praising the Prophet among the Angels. And the Salāt of the Angels is (their) supplicating for the Prophet’.”
Ibn Abbās said: “Their asking for Salāt (upon the Prophet) means, asking for blessings upon him.” At-Tirmidhi said, “It was narrated from Sufyan ath-Thawree and other scholars: ‘The Salāt of the Lord (Allah) is Mercy, and Salat of the Angels is seeking forgiveness.’”
From the meanings of Salam is peace, safety and security; and to be free from defects and shortcomings – physically, morally and spiritually in both this world and the Hereafter.
His (ﷺ) saying: “Allāhum-maf-tahlee ab-wā ba rah-ma-tik” (O Allah! Open for me the doors of Your Mercy!) at the time of entering the Masjid; and his saying: “Allāhum-ma in nee as-a-luka min fad-lik” (O Allah! I ask of You Your Bounty!) at the time of exiting the Masjid, contains a great wisdom.
Some of the scholars said: As for the one who is entering the Masjid, he is occupied with seeking the Hereafter, trying to get near to Allah and seeking His reward and His paradise. Therefore, it is appropriate that he should mention His Mercy.
As for the one who is exiting the Masjid, he is occupied with seeking his livelihood in the world and a lawful (halal) sustenance.
Therefore, it is appropriate that he mention the bounty (Fadl) of Allah. This is indicated in the saying of Allah:
“Then, when the (Jumu’ah) prayer is ended, you may disperse through the land, and seek the bounty of Allah, and remember Allāh much, that you may be successful.” (Surah 62: verse10)
His (ﷺ) saying “A’oo-dhu bil-lāhi-l ‘Adheem” (I seek refuge in Allah the Supreme) shows the importance of seeking refuge and shelter in Allah, the Supreme, from the enemy of man, who is always eager to mislead him,
especially at the time of entering the place of worship, in order to turn him away from the Salāt, or at least to take him away from the perfection of its performance, or reduce his share of mercy which he could achieve through it.
His (ﷺ) saying “Wa bi-Waj-hi-hil-kareem” (And in His Noble Face) means: I also seek refuge in the Noble Face of Allah. Allah’s Noble Face should be understood in a way that is befitting of His Majesty and divinity, without imagining any comparison, similarity or likeness to any created being: human, animal or otherwise.
His Face is one of the divine characteristics of His Self, always having been described with it, eternally. Seeking His Face is the noblest goal and the greatest achievement one may strive for from the blessings of Paradise!
His (ﷺ) saying: “Wa Sul-ta-ni-hil-qadeem” (And His Eternal Authority) means: His Supremacy over all of creation and His Absolute power to do whatever He Wills, a description which He was described with since eternity.
The reason why His “Noble Face” and “Eternal Authority” have special mention here at the time of seeking refuge is to bring to mind the reality that refuge should not be sought in any one except He Who is Most Generous, Most High and All Powerful.
In this way, the one who seeks refuge will not be abandoned or given over to that which he is fleeing from; nor will his hopes be let down. And no one has the power or authority to protect and preserve whoever he wills except Allāh.
His (ﷺ) saying: “Mi-nash-shay-ta-nir-ra-jeem” (from the accursed Satan) means: I am seeking refuge from Satan, the one who has been removed from the Mercy of Allah, the Most High.
The Prophet (ﷺ) said: “Verily Satan sits (awaiting) the human being at every one of his paths.”
[Reported by An-Nasa’i (6/21) and Ahmad in his ‘Musnad’ (3/483). al-Albani declared it to be authentic in ‘Saheeh al-Jami, no. 1652]
This means that Satan awaits the human being upon every path that he takes; the paths of evil as well as the paths of good, like the Masjids. He attempts to turn him away from doing good, or encourage him in doing evil.
[Excerpt taken from the book ‘Reflections Upon Selected Daily Supplications [Brief Explanations mainly taken from ‘Fiqh al-Ad’iya wal-Adhkar’ (Understanding Words of Remembrance and Supplications) by Shaykh Abdur-Razzaq Bin Abdul-Muhsin al-‘Abbād]’. Collection, Arrangement & Translation by Abu Muhammad Abdur-Rauf Shakir]
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