{"id":17283,"date":"2025-12-17T05:59:25","date_gmt":"2025-12-17T13:59:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jislam.com\/?p=17283"},"modified":"2025-12-17T05:59:25","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T13:59:25","slug":"dua-for-entering-and-leaving-masjid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jislam.com\/index.php\/2025\/12\/17\/dua-for-entering-and-leaving-masjid\/","title":{"rendered":"Dua For Entering and Leaving Masjid"},"content":{"rendered":"
The masjid is a sacred space of worship, remembrance, and community\u2014where believers gather to draw closer to Allah (\u0633\u064f\u0628\u0652\u062d\u064e\u0670\u0646\u064e\u0647\u064f\u06e5 \u0648\u064e\u062a\u064e\u0639\u064e\u0670\u0644\u064e\u0649\u0670). Reciting specific duas when entering, leaving, and traveling to the masjid is a Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (\ufdfa), reflecting mindfulness of Allah\u2019s blessings and the sanctity of the space. Below are authentic supplications, rooted in the Qur\u2019an and Hadith, along with their translations, references, and insights on the rewards of congregational prayer.<\/div>\n

1. Dua for Entering the Masjid<\/h3>\n
Arabic Text:<\/strong><\/p>\n
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\u0627\u0644\u0644\u064e\u0651\u0647\u064f\u0645\u064e\u0651 \u0627\u0641\u0652\u062a\u064e\u062d\u0652 \u0644\u0650\u064a \u0623\u064e\u0628\u0652\u0648\u064e\u0627\u0628\u064e \u0631\u064e\u062d\u0652\u0645\u064e\u062a\u0650\u0643\u064e<\/p><\/div>\n

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Transliteration:<\/strong><\/p>\n
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allaahum-maf-ta\u1e25 lee abwaaba rahmatik<\/p><\/div>\n

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English Translation:<\/strong><\/p>\n
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O Allah! Open for me the doors of Thy mercy.<\/p><\/div>\n

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References:<\/strong>\u00a0Sahih Muslim 713a & Hisnul Muslim #20<\/div>\n

2. Dua for Leaving the Masjid<\/h3>\n
Arabic Text:<\/strong><\/p>\n
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\u0627\u0644\u0644\u064e\u0651\u0647\u064f\u0645\u064e\u0651 \u0625\u0650\u0646\u0650\u0651\u064a \u0623\u064e\u0633\u0652\u0623\u064e\u0644\u064f\u0643\u064e \u0645\u0650\u0646\u0652 \u0641\u064e\u0636\u0652\u0644\u0650\u0643\u064e<\/p><\/div>\n

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Transliteration:<\/strong><\/p>\n
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Allahumma innee as-aluka min fadlik<\/p><\/div>\n

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English Translation:<\/strong><\/p>\n
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O Allah! I beg of Thee Thy Grace.<\/p><\/div>\n

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References:<\/strong>\u00a0Sahih Muslim 713a & Sunan Abi Dawud 465<\/div>\n

3. Dua for Going to the Masjid<\/h3>\n
This powerful dua seeks Allah\u2019s light to permeate every aspect of one\u2019s being\u2014spirit, body, and actions\u2014as one journeys to the masjid.<\/div>\n
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Arabic Text:<\/strong><\/p>\n
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\u0648\u064e\u0645\u0650\u0646\u0652 \u0623\u064e\u0645\u064e\u0627\u0645\u0650\u064a \u0646\u064f\u0648\u0631\u0627\u064b<\/p>\n

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Transliteration:<\/strong><\/p>\n
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All\u0101hummaj’al f\u012b qalb\u012b n\u016bran.<\/p>\n

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wa f\u012b lis\u0101n\u012b n\u016bran.<\/p>\n

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wa f\u012b sam\u012b n\u016bran. wa f\u012b ba\u1e63ar\u012b n\u016bran. wa min fawq\u012b n\u016bran. wa min ta\u1e25t\u012b n\u016bran. wa\u00a0<\/code>an yam\u012bn\u012b n\u016bran.<\/p>\n

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wa\u00a0an shim\u0101l\u012b n\u016bran. wa min 'am\u0101m\u012b n\u016bran. wa min khalf\u012b n\u016bran. waj<\/code>al f\u012b nafs\u012b n\u016bran.<\/p>\n

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wa ‘a\u1e93im l\u012b n\u016bran. wa\u00a0<\/code>\u1e93\u1e93im l\u012b n\u016bran.<\/p>\n

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wajall\u012b n\u016bran. waj<\/code>aln\u012b n\u016bran.<\/p>\n

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All\u0101humma ‘atin\u012b n\u016bran. waj'al f\u012b\u00a0<\/code>a\u1e63ab\u012b n\u016bran.<\/p>\n

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wa f\u012b la\u1e25m\u012b n\u016bran.<\/p>\n

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wa f\u012b dam\u012b n\u016bran.<\/p>\n

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wa f\u012b shar\u012b n\u016bran. wa f\u012b bashar\u012b n\u016bran. [All\u0101hummaj<\/code>all\u012b n\u016bran f\u012b qabr\u012b wa n\u016bran f\u012b\u00a0i\u1e93\u0101m\u012b.] [Wa zidn\u012b n\u016bran. wa zidn\u012b n\u016bran. wa zidn\u012b n\u016bran.] [Wa hab l\u012b n\u016bran\u00a0<\/code>al\u0101 n\u016br.]<\/div>\n

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English Translation:<\/strong><\/p>\n
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O Allah, place light in my heart,<\/p>\n

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and light on my tongue,<\/p>\n

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and light in my ears,<\/p>\n

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and light in my sight,<\/p>\n

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and light above me,<\/p>\n

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and light below me,<\/p>\n

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and light to my right,<\/p>\n

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and light to my left,<\/p>\n

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and light before me,<\/p>\n

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and light behind me.<\/p>\n

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Place light in my soul.<\/p>\n

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Magnify for me light,<\/p>\n

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and amplify for me light.<\/p>\n

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Make for me light,<\/p>\n

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and make me a light.<\/p>\n

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O Allah, grant me light,<\/p>\n

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and place light in my nerves,<\/p>\n

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and in my flesh light,<\/p>\n

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and in my blood light,<\/p>\n

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and in my hair light,<\/p>\n

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and in my skin light.<\/p>\n

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[O Allah, make for me a light in my grave and a light in my bones.]<\/p>\n

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[Increase me in light, increase me in light, increase me in light.]<\/p>\n

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[Grant me light upon light.]<\/p><\/div>\n

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References:<\/strong><\/div>\n
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  • Hisnul Muslim 19<\/li>\n
  • At-Tirmidhi 5\/483 (Hadith no. 3419)<\/li>\n
  • Al-Bukhari in Al-‘Adab Al-Mufrad (Hadith no. 695)<\/li>\n
  • Al-Albani, Sahih Al-‘Adab Al-Mufrad (no. 536)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Rewards of Praying in the Masjid<\/h3>\n
    While congregational prayer (salat al-jama\u2019ah) is not obligatory for those who are unable (e.g., the sick, travelers), it carries immense spiritual rewards. Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Prophet (\ufdfa) said:<\/p>\n
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    \u201cThe prayer offered in congregation is twenty-five times more superior (in reward) to the prayer offered alone in one\u2019s house or in a business center. For if one performs ablution and does it perfectly, then proceeds to the mosque with the sole intention of praying, then for each step which he takes towards the mosque, Allah upgrades him a degree in reward and crosses out one sin till he enters the mosque. When he enters the mosque, he is considered in prayer as long as he is waiting for the prayer\u2014and the angels keep on asking for Allah\u2019s forgiveness for him, saying: \u2018O Allah! Be Merciful to him, O Allah! Forgive him\u2019\u2014as long as he sits at his praying place and does not pass wind.\u201d (Bukhari Book 1, Volume 8, Hadith 466)<\/p><\/div>\n

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    Beyond the Hereafter rewards, the masjid fosters brotherhood and community. It connects believers who share faith and values, creating a support system rooted in compassion and mutual aid. As Imam Ali (peace be upon him) wisely said: \u201cA lack of friends means strangeness.\u201d<\/div>\n

    Related Useful Duas<\/h3>\n
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    • Dua For Wudu<\/li>\n
    • Dua To Find Lost Items<\/li>\n
    • How To Respond When Someone Sneezes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      May Allah (\u0633\u064f\u0628\u0652\u062d\u064e\u0670\u0646\u064e\u0647\u064f\u06e5 \u0648\u064e\u062a\u064e\u0639\u064e\u0670\u0644\u064e\u0649\u0670) bless your journeys to the masjid, accept your prayers, and fill your heart with His light. Ameen.<\/div>\n
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      Jazakallah khair\u2014may Allah reward you with His mercy and guidance.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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