6/10. Chapter:
Sahih Muslim 713b — Mosque Dua Narration
What to say when entering the masjid
Mosque Dua Hadith: Mercy When Entering, Grace When Leaving
Sahih Muslim : 713b
Sahih MuslimHadith Number 713b
وَحَدَّثَنَا حَامِدُ بْنُ عُمَرَ الْبَكْرَاوِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا بِشْرُ بْنُ الْمُفَضَّلِ، حَدَّثَنَا عُمَارَةُ بْنُ غَزِيَّةَ، عَنْ رَبِيعَةَ بْنِ أَبِي عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الْمَلِكِ بْنِ سَعِيدِ بْنِ سُوَيْدٍ الأَنْصَارِيِّ، عَنْ أَبِي حُمَيْدٍ، أَوْ عَنْ أَبِي أُسَيْدٍ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِمِثْلِهِ .
A hadith like this has been narrated from the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) by Abu Usaid.
Reference : Sahih Muslim 713bIn-book reference : Book 6, Hadith 83USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 4, Hadith 1539
Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 713b
This narration states that a Hadith like the previous one was narrated from the Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم by Abu Usaid. Its core topic is mosque dua. Since the report says it is like the earlier wording, the teaching remains focused on what a person says when entering and leaving the mosque. The believer enters by asking Allah to open the doors of His mercy and leaves by asking Allah for His grace. The Hadith is short, but it gives a full habit for the heart and tongue. A visit to the mosque is not only about walking in and out. It is also a moment to remember Allah with clear words taught by the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم.
What we learn from this hadith
- The narration supports the practice of saying a dua when entering the mosque.
- The worshipper is taught to ask Allah for mercy at entry.
- The worshipper is taught to ask Allah for grace when leaving.
- Repeated narrations help preserve a simple Sunnah wording.
