177. Dua To Enter Mosque (Rabbighfirli dhunubi)
Whenever the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) entered the mosque he would say Durood. Then Say:
Dua To Enter Mosque in Arabic
اَللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِي ذُنُوْبِي وَافْتَحْ لِي أَبْوَابَ رَحْمَتِكَ
Dua To Enter Mosque English Transliteration
Rabbig-firli dhunubi waftah li abwaaba rahmatik
Dua To Enter Mosque English Translation
O Allah, forgive me my sins and open to me the gates of Your mercy.
Hadith about the Dua
Arabic Text
حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، وَأَبُو مُعَاوِيَةَ عَنْ لَيْثٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ الْحَسَنِ، عَنْ أُمِّهِ، عَنْ فَاطِمَةَ بِنْتِ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ، ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ قَالَتْ كَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ إِذَا دَخَلَ الْمَسْجِدَ يَقُولُ " بِسْمِ اللَّهِ وَالسَّلاَمُ عَلَى رَسُولِ اللَّهِ اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِي ذُنُوبِي وَافْتَحْ لِي أَبْوَابَ رَحْمَتِكَ " . وَإِذَا خَرَجَ قَالَ " بِسْمِ اللَّهِ وَالسَّلاَمُ عَلَى رَسُولِ اللَّهِ اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِي ذُنُوبِي وَافْتَحْ لِي أَبْوَابَ فَضْلِكَ " .
It was narrated that Fatimah the daughter of the Messenger of Allah said: "Whenever the Messenger of Allah entered the mosque he would say: 'Bismillah, was-salamu 'ala Rasulillah, Allahummagh-firli dhunubi waftah li abwaba rahmatika. (In the Name of Allah, and peace be upon the Messenger of Allah. O Allah, forgive me my sins and open to me the gates of Your mercy).' When he left he would say: 'Bismillah, was-salamu 'ala Rasulillah, Allahummagh-firli dhunubi waftah li abwaba fadlika. (In the Name of Allah, and peace be upon the Messenger of Allah. O Allah, forgive me my sins and open to me the gates of Your bounty).'" [Sahih (Albani). Ibn Majah: 771]
Benefits of dua to enter mosque
Entering with dua to enter mosque brings Allah’s mercy and forgiveness
- Brings forgiveness for past mistakes and purifies the heart before prayer
- Invites Allah’s mercy while entering the masjid for worship and prayer
- Reminds of seeking forgiveness before meeting Allahin prayer
- Encourages humility and sincerity in every prayer and visit
- Opens the heart to receive spiritual blessings found in the masjid
- Helps build a habit of istighfar and gratitude to Allah
- Follows the sunnah, gaining extra rewards for entering with this dua
When to Recite dua to enter mosque
Reciting dua to enter mosque brings blessings and mercy at special times
- Before stepping into the masjid, recite dua entering mosque and seek forgiveness
- At the door of the mosque, say rabbighfirli for mercy before entering for prayer
- When entering for Jummah prayer, use the dua for entering mosque for extra blessings
- During special nights, recite the masjid enter dua for increased mercy and forgiveness
- Before tahiyyat al-masjid, say the dua to enter mosque to start prayer with a clean heart
How to Perform dua to enter mosque
Entering with dua to enter mosque starts your prayer with mercy and forgiveness
- Stand at the entrance and recite rabbighfirli dhunubi waftah li abwaaba rahmatik with sincerity
- Step into the mosque with your right foot first as taught in dua before entering masjid
- Focus on seeking forgiveness and Allah’s mercy while reciting this masjid enter dua
- Remember this is a prayer of forgiveness and an important sunnah for every muslim
- Begin your worship in the masjid with a humble heart by saying this forgiveness dua
Summary
The dua to enter mosque, also called rabbighfirli dhunubi waftah li abwaaba rahmatik, asks Allahfor forgiveness and mercy when entering His house. By reciting this dua, the heart becomes ready to connect with Allahand pray sincerely.
Saying this masjid enter dua helps build a habit of seeking forgiveness in everyday life. It prepares the mind for prayer and shows respect for the mosque. This practice brings peace, blessings, and makes every visit to the masjid more meaningful.