173. Dua for going to the Mosque (Dua e noor)
When the Mu'adhdhin gave the call to prayer, the Prophet (ﷺ) used to go out for the prayer while reciting this supplication -
Dua for going to the Mosque in Arabic
اَللَّهُمَّ اجْعَلْ فِي قَلْبِيْ نُوْرًا وَّفِي لِسَانِىْ نُوْرًا وَّاجْعَلْ فِي سَمْعِىْ نُوْرًا وَّاجْعَلْ فِي بَصَرِىْ نُوْرًا وَّاجْعَلْ مِنْ خَلْفِي نُوْرًا وَّمِنْ أَمَامِيْ نُوْرًا وَّاجْعَلْ مِنْ فَوْقِىْ نُوْرًا وَّمِنْ تَحْتِىْ نُوْرًا اَللَّهُمَّ أَعْطِنِىْ نُوْرًا
Dua for going to the Mosque English Transliteration
Allaahumma-j‛al fee qalbee noor-an, wa fee lisaanee noor-an, waj‛al fee sam‛ee noor-an, waj‛al fee basaree noor-an, waj‛al min khalfee noor-an, wamin amaamee noor-an, waj‛al min fawqee noor-an, wa min t'ahtee noor-an, Allaahumma a‛tinee noor-an
Dua for going to the Mosque English Translation
O Allah, place within my heart light, and upon my tongue light, and within my ears light, and within my eyes light, and place behind me light, and in front of me light, and above me light, and beneath me light. O Allah, bestow upon me light.
Hadith about the Dua
Arabic Text
حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ مَهْدِيٍّ، عَنْ سُفْيَانَ، عَنْ سَلَمَةَ، عَنْ كُرَيْبٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ ـ رضى الله عنهما ـ قَالَ بِتُّ عِنْدَ مَيْمُونَةَ فَقَامَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَأَتَى حَاجَتَهُ، غَسَلَ وَجْهَهُ وَيَدَيْهِ، ثُمَّ نَامَ، ثُمَّ قَامَ فَأَتَى الْقِرْبَةَ فَأَطْلَقَ شِنَاقَهَا، ثُمَّ تَوَضَّأَ وُضُوءًا بَيْنَ وُضُوءَيْنِ لَمْ يُكْثِرْ، وَقَدْ أَبْلَغَ، فَصَلَّى، فَقُمْتُ فَتَمَطَّيْتُ كَرَاهِيَةَ أَنْ يَرَى أَنِّي كُنْتُ أَتَّقِيهِ، فَتَوَضَّأْتُ، فَقَامَ يُصَلِّي، فَقُمْتُ عَنْ يَسَارِهِ، فَأَخَذَ بِأُذُنِي فَأَدَارَنِي عَنْ يَمِينِهِ، فَتَتَامَّتْ صَلاَتُهُ ثَلاَثَ عَشْرَةَ رَكْعَةً ثُمَّ اضْطَجَعَ فَنَامَ حَتَّى نَفَخَ ـ وَكَانَ إِذَا نَامَ نَفَخَ ـ فَآذَنَهُ بِلاَلٌ بِالصَّلاَةِ، فَصَلَّى وَلَمْ يَتَوَضَّأْ، وَكَانَ يَقُولُ فِي دُعَائِهِ " اللَّهُمَّ اجْعَلْ فِي قَلْبِي نُورًا، وَفِي بَصَرِي نُورًا، وَفِي سَمْعِي نُورًا، وَعَنْ يَمِينِي نُورًا، وَعَنْ يَسَارِي نُورًا، وَفَوْقِي نُورًا، وَتَحْتِي نُورًا، وَأَمَامِي نُورًا، وَخَلْفِي نُورًا، وَاجْعَلْ لِي نُورًا " . قَالَ كُرَيْبٌ وَسَبْعٌ فِي التَّابُوتِ. فَلَقِيتُ رَجُلاً مِنْ وَلَدِ الْعَبَّاسِ فَحَدَّثَنِي بِهِنَّ، فَذَكَرَ عَصَبِي وَلَحْمِي وَدَمِي وَشَعَرِي وَبَشَرِي، وَذَكَرَ خَصْلَتَيْنِ.
Narrated Ibn `Abbas: One night I slept at the house of Maimuna. The Prophet (ﷺ) woke up, answered the call of nature, washed his face and hands, and then slept. He got up (late at night), went to a water skin, opened the mouth thereof and performed ablution not using much water, yet he washed all the parts properly and then offered the prayer. I got up and straightened my back in order that the Prophet (ﷺ) might not feel that I was watching him, and then I performed the ablution, and when he got up to offer the prayer, I stood on his left. He caught hold of my ear and brought me over to his right side. He offered thirteen rak`at in all and then lay down and slept till he started blowing out his breath as he used to do when he slept. In the meantime Bilal informed the Prophet (ﷺ) of the approaching time for the (Fajr) prayer, and the Prophet offered the Fajr (Morning) prayer without performing new ablution. He used to say in his invocation, Allahumma ij`al fi qalbi nuran wa fi basari nuran, wa fi sam`i nuran, wa`an yamini nuran, wa`an yasari nuran, wa fawqi nuran, wa tahti nuran, wa amami nuran, wa khalfi nuran, waj`al li nuran." Kuraib (a sub narrator) said, "I have forgotten seven other words, (which the Prophet (ﷺ) mentioned in this invocation). I met a man from the offspring of Al-`Abbas and he narrated those seven things to me, mentioning, '(Let there be light in) my nerves, my flesh, my blood, my hair and my body,' and he also mentioned two other things." [Bukhari: 6316]
Benefits of Dua for Going to the Mosque
This dua for going to the mosque fills a muslim’s heart and life with Allah’s noor, making every step to the masjid a way to get Barakah, light, and blessings in Amal and Iman.
- Allahumma in dua e noor brings light to the heart and makes Amal shine bright.
- Dua for light helps a muslim’s face and words glow with noor from Allah always.
- Noor dua for going to the mosque keeps the path safe and brings Barakah in Salah.
- Prayer for light gives strength to Iman and helps see right from wrong every day.
- Dua for noor on face lets a muslim feel Allah’s mercy in every part of life and namaz.
When to Recite Dua For Going to the Mosque
This dua for going to the mosque fills your heart with noor, asking Allah for light in every step, on your face, and in your amal, making your way to salah full of Barakah and blessings.
- Before leaving your house, recite the dua for going to the mosque for noor and guidance.
- While walking to the masjid, use the dua e noor to ask Allah for light in your path.
- As you enter the mosque, say the dua for light to fill your heart and face with noor.
- When feeling weak in Iman, make the dua for noor on face before joining jamaah.
- If you want more Barakah in your namaz, recite the noor dua before starting your salah.
How to perform Dua for going to the mosque
This dua for going to the mosque, known as dua e noor, is a beautiful prayer for light and guidance. Reciting this dua noor brings Barakah and helps fill your heart and face with noor before entering Allah’s house.
- Make fresh wudu at home and as you step out, softly recite this dua for going to the mosque.
- Walk towards the masjid with calm steps and keep saying the dua e noor in your heart.
- Before entering the mosque door, pause and repeat the noor dua asking Allah for light.
- While waiting for salah, quietly say the dua for noor on face and ask for more Barakah.
- After finishing your namaz, thank Allah for the chance to pray and remember this muslim prayer for light.
Summary
The dua for going to the mosque called dua e noor is a special Islamic dua asking Allah for noor in the heart, tongue, ears, eyes, and all around. This dua for light is found in Bukhari and is a masnun dua that Muslims say before walking to the masjid for Salah.
By reading the dua for going to the mosque, a Muslim asks Allah for Barakah and noor in every part of life. This dua noor face and body helps keep Iman strong and reminds us to seek Allah’s help in every Amal. It is a simple prayer for light and guidance in the path of Islam.