Dua for Entering the Masjid
Upon entering the mosque. Adhan, going to the masjid, in and after salah.
What is the dua for entering the masjid?
The dua for entering the masjid begins “Aʿūdhu billāhil-ʿaẓīm, wa bi-wajhihil-karīm, wa sulṭānihil-qadīm, minash-shayṭānir-rajīm. Bismillāh, waṣ-ṣalātu…”, meaning “I seek refuge in Almighty Allah”. It is reported in Abu Dawud 1/126, and collected in Hisn al-Muslim. The Arabic text, transliteration and full meaning are given below.
Entering the Masjid in Arabic
Transliteration
Aʿūdhu billāhil-ʿaẓīm, wa bi-wajhihil-karīm, wa sulṭānihil-qadīm, minash-shayṭānir-rajīm. Bismillāh, waṣ-ṣalātu was-salāmu ʿalā rasūlillāh. Allāhumma iftaḥ lī abwāba raḥmatik.
Meaning in English
I seek refuge in Almighty Allah, By His Noble Face, By His primordial power, From Satan the outcast.1 [In the Name of Allah, and blessings 2 and peace be upon the Messenger of Allah.3 O Allah, open before me the doors of Your mercy.4
When and how to recite it
Hisn al-Muslim lists this dua under “Upon entering the mosque”.
Repeat count given by the source: 1.
Where does this dua come from?
This dua is part of Hisn al-Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), the collection of duas from the Quran and Sunnah compiled by Sa'id bin Ali al-Qahtani. It is reported in Abu Dawud 1/126.
Frequently asked questions
What is the dua for entering the masjid?
The dua for entering the masjid begins “Aʿūdhu billāhil-ʿaẓīm, wa bi-wajhihil-karīm, wa sulṭānihil-qadīm, minash-shayṭānir-rajīm. Bismillāh, waṣ-ṣalātu…”, meaning “I seek refuge in Almighty Allah”. It is reported in Abu Dawud 1/126, and collected in Hisn al-Muslim. The Arabic text, transliteration and full meaning are given below.
What does the dua for entering the masjid mean?
I seek refuge in Almighty Allah, By His Noble Face, By His primordial power, From Satan the outcast.1 [In the Name of Allah, and blessings 2 and peace be upon the Messenger of Allah.3 O Allah, open before me the doors of Your mercy.4.
How do you pronounce the dua for entering the masjid?
The transliteration is: Aʿūdhu billāhil-ʿaẓīm, wa bi-wajhihil-karīm, wa sulṭānihil-qadīm, minash-shayṭānir-rajīm. Bismillāh, waṣ-ṣalātu was-salāmu ʿalā rasūlillāh. Allāhumma iftaḥ lī abwāba raḥmatik.
Where is the dua for entering the masjid reported?
Abu Dawud 1/126. The dua is part of Hisn al-Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), the collection of duas from the Quran and Sunnah.
How many times should the dua for entering the masjid be said?
The source gives 1 time.
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