Entering and leaving the mosque (Masjid) are acts that hold special significance in Islam, and following the Sunnah practices associated with them enhances the spiritual experience. Here are the Sunnah practices for entering and leaving the mosque:
Upon Entering the Mosque:
1. Entering with the Right Foot: Anas Ibn Malek (may Allah be pleased with him) said : “It is sunnah to enter the Masjid with your right leg and exit with your left leg.”
It is recommended to enter the mosque with the right foot first while saying the supplication: "Bismillah, wassalatu wassalamu 'ala Rasulullah. Allahumma ighfir li dhunubi waftah li abwaba rahmatik" (In the name of Allah, and prayers and peace be upon the Messenger of Allah. O Allah, forgive me my sins and open to me the doors of Your mercy).
2. Reciting the Du'a for Entering: Upon entering the mosque, it is Sunnah to recite the supplication: "Allahumma aftah li abwaba rahmatik" (O Allah, open for me the doors of Your mercy).
The Du’aa upon Entering the Masjid: whenever you enter the Masjid address salutation for the Prophet (peace be upon him) and say:
أَعوذُ بِاللّهِ العَظِيـمِ، وَبِوَجْهِـهِ الكَرِيـمِ وَسُلْطـَانِه القَدِيـمِ، مِنَ الشَّيْـطَانِ الرَّجِـيمِ، بِسْـمِ اللّهِ وَالصَّلَاةُ وَالسَّلامُ عَلَى رَسُولِ اللّهِ، اَللَّهُـمَّ افْتَـحْ لِي أَبْوَابَ رَحْمَتـِكَ
"I seek refuge in Almighty Allah, by His Noble Face, by His primordial power, from Satan the outcast. In the Name of Allah, and blessings and peace be upon the Messenger of Allah. O Allah, open before me the doors of Your mercy."
3. Walking Calmly and Humbly: Enter the mosque calmly and humbly, avoiding rushing or pushing, and maintain a dignified demeanor while entering the house of Allah.
Upon Leaving the Mosque:
1. Leaving with the Left Foot: When leaving the mosque, it is recommended to exit with the left foot first while saying the supplication: "Bismillah, wassalatu wassalamu 'ala Rasulullah. Allahumma inni as'aluka min fadlika" (In the name of Allah, and prayers and peace be upon the Messenger of Allah. O Allah, I ask You for Your bounty).
2. Reciting the Du'a for Leaving: Upon leaving the mosque, it is Sunnah to recite the supplication: "Allahumma inni as'aluka min fadlika" (O Allah, I ask You for Your bounty).
Exiting with the Left Leg: referring to Anas Ibn Malek ‘s (may Allah be pleased with him) above narrative. And say;
بِسْمِ اللّهِ وَالصَّلاَةُ وَالسَّلاَمُ عَلَى رَسُولِ اللّهِ، اَللَّهُـمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ مِنْ فَضْـلِكَ، اَللَّهُـمَّ اعْصِمْنِـي مِنَ الشَّيْـطَانِ الرَّجِـيمِ
"In the Name of Allah, and peace and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allah. O Allah, I ask for Your bounty, O Allah, protect me from Satan the outcast."
3. Walking Humbly and Gratefully: Leave the mosque with humility and gratitude, acknowledging the blessings of being able to worship in the house of Allah and supplicating for His mercy and forgiveness.
By following these Sunnah practices for entering and leaving the mosque, Muslims can observe the etiquettes and manners taught by the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), enhance the spiritual experience of visiting the mosque, and cultivate a deeper sense of reverence and mindfulness in their worship.
All Praises is due to Allah we ask Him to let us die on the path of Qur'an and Sunnah.
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