Dua when entering the mosque

It is recited when entering the mosque with the right foot; on leaving, “Allahumma inni as'aluka min fadlik” (O Allah, I ask of Your bounty) is said.

The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) taught that on entering the mosque, one should send blessings upon him and recite this dua; on leaving, one should recite the dua of His bounty.

This dua is based on the Quran and hadith sources below.

• HadithSahih Muslim, 713

  It is reported from Abu Humayd and Abu Usayd (may Allah be pleased with them) that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) recommended reciting this dua when entering the mosque.

• HadithSunan Abi Dawud, 465

  It is reported that salawat and these duas are recited when entering and leaving the mosque.

Other duas connected to this topic.

• Dua after wudu

  I bear witness that there is no god but Allah, alone, without partner, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and messenger. O Allah, make me among those who repent and among those who purify themselves.

• Dua when leaving the home

  In the name of Allah. I have placed my trust in Allah. Power and strength come only from Allah.

Common questions about this dua.

• Which dua is recited when entering the mosque?

  One enters with the right foot and says “Allahummaftah li abwaba rahmatik”.

• What is said when leaving the mosque?

  One leaves with the left foot and says “Allahumma inni as'aluka min fadlik” (O Allah, I ask of Your bounty).