Dua when Entering Masjid (Protection from Shaytan)
The Dua when Entering Masjid (Protection from Shaytan) is an authentic Islamic supplication recited during Masjidrites to seek Allah's mercy, guidance, and spiritual acceptance.
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Arabic
مسجد میں داخل ہوتے وقت شیطان سے پناہ کی دعاأَعُوْذُ بِاللّٰهِ الْعَظِيْمِ ، وَبِوَجْهِهِ الْكَرِيْمِ ، وَسُلْطَانِهِ الْقَدِيْمِ ، مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيْمِ
Transliteration
Aʿūdhu bi-Llāhil-ʿAẓīm, wa bi-wajhihil-Karīm, wa sulṭānihil-Qadīm, minash-Shayṭānir-Rajīm.
Translation
“I seek refuge in Allah the Supreme, and in His Noble Face, and in His Authority of Old, from Shaytan the accursed.”
Urdu Translation
میں عظمت والے اللہ کی، اس کی بزرگ ذات کی اور اس کی ابدی سلطنت کی پناہ مانگتا ہوں شیطان مردود سے۔
When to recite
Sunan Abu Dawud 466; Sahih by al-Albani
Context & Practical Advice
Frequently asked questions
When should you recite the Dua when Entering Masjid (Protection from Shaytan)?
Pilgrims recite this dua during their Masjid journey, particularly when engaging in the corresponding rites of Hajj or Umrah according to the Sunnah of the Prophet ﷺ.
What is the spiritual benefit and source of this supplication?
This supplication is recorded in authentic Islamic tradition (Sunan Abu Dawud 466; Sahih by al-Albani) to seek Allah's guidance, forgiveness, and blessings throughout the pilgrimage.
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