Entering the Mosque
أَعُوذُ بِاللهِ الْعَظِيمِ، وَبِوَجْهِهِ الْكَرِيمِ، وَسُلْطَانِهِ الْقَدِيمِ، مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيمِ. بِسْمِ اللهِ، وَالصَّلَاةُ وَالسَّلَامُ عَلَى رَسُولِ اللهِ، اللَّهُمَّ افْتَحْ لِي أَبْوَابَ رَحْمَتِكَ.
How it is read
A'udhu billahil-'Adheem, wa bi-wajhihil-kareem, wa sultani-hil-qadeem, minash-shaytanir-rajeem. Bismillah, was-salatu was-salamu 'ala Rasulillah. Allahummaftah lee abwaba rahmatik.
What it means
I seek refuge in Allah the Almighty, by His Noble Face, and by His Primordial Power, from Satan the outcast. In the name of Allah, and prayers and peace be upon the Messenger of Allah. O Allah, open for me the doors of Your mercy.
Where it comes from
Abu Dawud (465, 466), Sahih Muslim (713)
A reflection for this week
When a person steps across the threshold of a place of worship, they pause to mentally reset before entering a sacred space. Whispering these words asks the individual to leave worldly distractions behind, acknowledge a higher protection, and consciously open their heart to receive compassion and grace.
Drafted with AI and checked by MyMasjidScreen. The dua and its reference are not AI-written.