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Dua Before Entering Mosque in Arabic, Transliteration and English

Dua before entering mosque

Arabic

اللهم افتح لي أبواب رحمتك

Transliteration

Allahumma iftah li abwaba rahmatik.

Meaning

O Allah, open for me the doors of Your mercy.

When should you say this dua?

Recite it when entering the mosque with the right foot first. It is especially useful for pilgrims entering Masjid al-Haram before Tawaf.

Why this dua matters in Umrah

Many pilgrims search for dua before entering mosque or dua for entering mosque because it is one of the first duas they want to remember before starting Tawaf.

Learn the full Umrah sequence

If you are preparing for your pilgrimage, read:

Frequently asked questions

Is this dua only for Masjid al-Haram?

No. It is a general sunnah dua for entering any mosque.

Which foot should enter first?

The right foot should enter first when entering the mosque.

Quran and Sunnah references

  • Quran 2:196 on completing Hajj and Umrah for Allah.
  • Quran 3:97 on the obligation of Hajj for those able to undertake it.
  • Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim: Umrah to Umrah expiates sins between them.

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