Mosque azkar upon entering begin by stepping in with the right foot while seeking refuge in Allah from the accursed Satan, then asking Him to open the doors of His mercy for His servant entering His house. This is a prophetic etiquette observed before every prayer in the mosque.
I seek refuge in Allah the Almighty, in His noble Face, and in His eternal authority, from the accursed Satan. In the name of Allah, and prayers and peace be upon the Messenger of Allah. O Allah, open for me the doors of Your mercy.
When to recite
It is recited when entering the mosque, starting with the right foot, before offering the greeting prayer (tahiyyat al-masjid) or any other prayer.
About this dhikr
This dhikr is part of Mosque Azkar as documented in Hisnul Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), and is recited 1 time.
How many times should this dhikr be recited?
This dhikr is recited 1 time, as narrated in Hisnul Muslim. Use the smart counter on this page to track your repetitions.
Which foot should you enter the mosque with?
You should step in with the right foot first, following the prophetic etiquette of entering blessed and honored places.
What does the worshiper ask for in the mosque-entering dua?
He seeks protection from the accursed Satan, then asks Allah to open the doors of His mercy as he enters His house for prayer and remembrance.
What is the first thing to do upon entering the mosque?
You should first say the entering dua, then pray two rak'ahs as a greeting to the mosque before sitting, unless there is a reason not to, such as the prayer being about to start.