Dua for Entering Masjid
When entering the masjid, it is recommended to step in with the right foot first and to recite one of these duas.
Dua 1: Supplication for Entering the Masjid
Abu Humayd, or Abu Usayd, I reported that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: “When any one of you enters the mosque, he should send peace upon the Prophet ﷺ and then say:”
| Reference | Muslim (713), Abu Dawud (465), Ibn Majah (772) |
Dua 2: Seeking Forgiveness and Mercy When Entering the Masjid
Abdullah ibn al-Hasan reported from his mother, who reported from her grandmother, Fatimah M, that when the Messenger of Allah ﷺ entered the mosque, he would send prayers and peace upon Muhammad ﷺ and then say:
| Reference | At-Tirmidhi (314), Ibn Majah (771), Ibn as-Sunni (87) |
Dua 3: Seeking Protection From Shaytan When Entering the Masjid
Abdullah ibn Amr ibn al-As I reported that when the Prophet ﷺ entered the mosque, he would say the following supplication. He said that when a person says these words, Shaytan says: “He has been protected from me for the whole day.”
| Reference | Abu Dawud (466) |
Dua 4: Mentioning Allah and Sending Prayers Upon the Prophet ﷺ
Anas I reported that when the Messenger of Allah ﷺ entered the mosque, he would say the following. He would also say it when leaving the mosque.
| Reference | Ibn as-Sunni (86) |
Dua 5: Comprehensive Supplication for Entering the Masjid
The following brings together the reported supplications and remembrances mentioned above, including seeking protection from Shaytan, praising Allah, sending prayers upon the Prophet ﷺ, seeking forgiveness, and asking Allah to open the doors of His mercy.
| Reference | Kitab al-Adhkar |
