اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ مِنْ فَضْلِكَ
O Allah, I ask You from Your grace.
Allahumma inni as'aluka min fadlik
When to Read
This dua is recited when leaving the Masjid, as taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. While this specific phrasing is for seeking Allah's bounty, the context of leaving the house of Allah after worship naturally prompts us to think about how we carry that spiritual energy and knowledge into our lives. The broader implication is asking Allah to bless our endeavors as we step back into the world, which includes the courage to uphold His truth.
How to Read
Recite this dua once after you have completed your prayers and are preparing to exit the Masjid. It is recommended to exit with your right foot first, as is the Sunnah for entering with the left. This dua is a personal supplication to Allah.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua, while specifically for seeking Allah's grace and bounty, encapsulates the spirit of carrying the blessings of the Masjid into our daily lives. When we ask Allah for His grace as we leave, we are implicitly asking Him to empower us to live by the principles learned and felt within His house. This includes having the conviction and courage to speak truth, to do good, and to resist evil – all aspects of living by Allah's grace. The Prophet ﷺ taught us various duas for leaving home and entering the Masjid, emphasizing the importance of seeking Allah's help at the thresholds of our actions. This dua serves as a beautiful bridge, connecting our worship with our worldly responsibilities, asking Allah to sustain us with His favor as we re-engage with society.
Source & Authentication
The Prophet (ﷺ) said: 'When one of you enters the Masjid, he should send blessings upon the Prophet (ﷺ) and say: 'Allahumma aftah li abwaba rahmatik' (O Allah, open to me the doors of Your mercy). And when he leaves, he should say: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka min fadlik' (O Allah, I ask You from Your grace).' — Sahih Muslim 1300