The duas (supplications) for entering and leaving the mosque (Masjid):
Dua for Entering the Mosque
أَعوذُ بِاللّهِ العَظِيـمِ، وَبِوَجْهِـهِ الكَرِيـمِ وَسُلْطـَانِه القَدِيـمِ، مِنَ الشَّيْـطَانِ الرَّجِـيمِ، [ بِسْـمِ اللّهِ وَالصَّلَاةُ ] [وَالسَّلامُ عَلَى رَسُولِ اللّهِ]، اَللَّهُـمَّ افْتَـحْ لِي أَبْوَابَ رَحْمَتـِكَ.
Transliteration: aAAoothu billahil-AAatheem wabiwajhihil-kareem wasultanihil-qadeem minash-shaytanir-rajeem, [bismil-lah, wassalatu] [wassalamu AAala rasoolil-lah] , allahumma iftah lee abwaba rahmatik.
English Translation: I take refuge with Allah, The Supreme and with His Noble Face, and His eternal authority from the accursed devil. In the name of Allah, and prayers and peace be upon the Messenger of Allah. O Allah, open the gates of Your mercy for me.
Abu Dawud: 4591
Dua for Leaving the Mosque
بِسْمِ اللّهِ وَالصَّلاَةُ وَالسَّلاَمُ عَلَى رَسُولِ اللّهِ، اَللَّهُـمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ مِنْ فَضْـلِكَ، اَللَّهُـمَّ اعْصِمْنِـي مِنَ الشَّيْـطَانِ الرَّجِـيمِ.
Transliteration: Bismil-lah wassalatu wassalamu AAala rasoolil-lah, allahumma innee as-aluka min fadlik, allahumma iAAsimnee minash-shaytanir-rajeem.
English Translation: In the name of Allah, and prayers and peace be upon the Messenger of Allah. O Allah, I ask You from Your favor. O Allah, guard me from the accursed devil.
Muslim: 1:494, Ibn Majah: 1:129
Benefits of these Duas
There are many spiritual benefits of reciting the dua when entering and leaving the mosque. Regularly reciting these du’as increases the reward and blessings of each visit to the mosque, and also helps in feeling inner peace and spiritual connection.
1. Benefits of Dua for entering the mosque:
- Invitation of Allah’s mercy: This dua asks Allah to open the doors of His mercy when entering the mosque, which brings blessings, mercy and spiritual inspiration.
- Helps in concentration: Reciting this dua while entering the mosque prepares the mind and heart for worship, which purifies the intention.
- Increases humility and respect in worship: Asking for mercy expresses one’s need to Allah, which brings humility in the heart and respect for the mosque.
- Increases concentration throughout worship: This dua helps to leave behind worldly worries and prepares the heart to fully devote itself to worship.
2. Benefits of Dua when leaving the mosque:
- Requesting Allah’s blessings in worldly matters: This dua when leaving the mosque asks Allah to grant you mercy, guidance and blessings in your daily life.
- Reminders of Allah’s blessings: While saying this dua, one realizes Allah’s blessings and increases faith in His blessings in all that one does.
- Protection from worldly troubles: This dua gives inner strength to face worldly problems and challenges.
- Keeps the effect of worship: This dua when leaving the mosque keeps the positivity and spirituality of the mosque in your life.
See Also: After Hearing Adhan Dua
