Dua #358•Sahih (Albani). Ibn Majah: 773

Masnoon Dua When Entering Mosque

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Say this when you enter the mosque -

#358

اَللَّهُمَّ اعْصِمْنِي مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيمِ

Transliteration

Allaahumma`simni min ash-shaytaanir-rajeem

Translation

O Allah, protect me from Satan the outcast.

Hadith about the Dua

حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بَشَّارٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرٍ الْحَنَفِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا الضَّحَّاكُ بْنُ عُثْمَانَ، حَدَّثَنِي سَعِيدٌ الْمَقْبُرِيُّ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ قَالَ ‏ "‏ إِذَا دَخَلَ أَحَدُكُمُ الْمَسْجِدَ فَلْيُسَلِّمْ عَلَى النَّبِيِّ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ وَلْيَقُلِ اللَّهُمَّ افْتَحْ لِي أَبْوَابَ رَحْمَتِكَ وَإِذَا خَرَجَ فَلْيُسَلِّمْ عَلَى النَّبِيِّ وَلْيَقُلِ اللَّهُمَّ اعْصِمْنِي مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيمِ ‏" ‏ ‏.‏

Translation

It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that: The Mesenger of Allah said: "When anyone of enters the mosque, let him send peace upon the Prophet, then let him say: 'Allahumma aftahli abwaba rahmatik (O Allah, open to me the gates of Your mercy).' And when he leaves, let him send peace upon the Prophet and say: 'Allahumma- simni minash-shaitanir-rajim (O Allah, protect me from the accursed Shaitan).'" [Sahih (Albani). Ibn Majah: 773]

Benefits & Virtues

Stay safe from shaitan's harm with this dua for entering mosque. Allah's help comes with every step inside, bringing peace and Barakah for namaz and zikr.

Allahumma in this masnoon dua stops shaitan at the mosque entrance.
Masjid mein dakhil hone ki dua protects from evil and calms the heart.
This dua for protection from shaitan helps you focus on salah and zikr Allah.
Masjid dua brings Barakah and makes every muslim's Amal strong inside.
Say this dua before entering masjid - keep Allah's mercy close, shaitan far.
When to Recite Dua for Entering Mosque (Masnoon Dua)

Common Questions

Before entering, say Peace be upon the Messenger of Allah and ask for Allah's kindness. This small prayer brings blessings.

Many say: My Lord, I seek refuge in You from the tricks of the devils. This dua keeps you safe from bad things and keeps your mind clean.

Masnoon dua is a prayer from the Sunnah - the Prophet taught it. Muslims use these duas daily for needs and safety in their life and worship.

Step in with your right foot first. Say Bismillah, was-salatu was-salamu 'ala Rasoolillah to show respect and ask for blessings.

For strong safety, say: O Allah protect me from my front, behind me, from my right and my left, and from above me. This prayer asks for Allah's help from all sides.