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Entering the Masjid with Dua
Difficulty:Easy
Just a habit change
sahih
The Sunnah
The Prophet ﷺ said: "When one of you enters the masjid, let him say: ‘O Allah, open for me the gates of Your mercy,’ and when he leaves, let him say: ‘O Allah, I ask You of Your bounty.’"
Source: Sahih Muslim 713
The Science
Entering a place of worship with a deliberate prayer focuses the heart and helps transition the mind from worldly concerns into a state of presence and devotion.
How to Practice
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Approach the masjid calmly
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Step in with the right foot
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Say: "Allahumma iftah li abwaba rahmatik"
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On leaving, step out with the left foot and ask Allah of His bounty
Muslims revived this Sunnah
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