Dua for Entering the Mosque
اللَّهُمَّ افْتَحْ لِي أَبْوَابَ رَحْمَتِكَ
Allahumma-ftah li abwaba rahmatik.
"O Allah, open the doors of Your mercy for me."
Sahih Muslim 713
Spiritual Benefits
Acknowledges that the mosque is a house of Allah where His mercy constantly descends. Seeking this mercy purifies the heart before beginning prayer.
When Should I Say This Dua?
Say this immediately as you step into the mosque.
Proper Etiquette (Sunnah)
It is Sunnah to enter the mosque with your right foot first while reciting the dua.