Dua & Sunnah

Dua for Leaving the Masjid: Invoking Allah to Make Us Exemplars of Goodness

Leaving Masjid
Sahih HadithSahih Muslim 713

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, after completing your prayers and any other intended acts of worship within the mosque.

How to Read

Recite this supplication sincerely as you exit the Masjid. It's recommended to do so with the right foot first, just as you would enter with the left foot.

Virtues & Benefits

When you ask Allah for His grace upon leaving the Masjid, you are essentially seeking His continued blessings and provision throughout your day. It acknowledges that all good comes from Him, and you are relying on Him even after leaving the place of worship. This act keeps you connected to Allah, seeking His guidance and success in navigating the world outside the Masjid. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ himself is reported to have said: 'When one of you finishes prayer in his mosque, let him say after finishing his prayer, before he speaks to anyone: 'O Allah, I ask of You of Your Grace.' (Sahih Muslim 713). This emphasizes the importance of seeking Allah's bounty even after fulfilling religious duties.

Source & Authentication

It was narrated from 'Amr bin Dinar that he heard Jabir bin 'Abdullah say: 'The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: 'When one of you finishes prayer in his mosque, let him say after finishing his prayer, before he speaks to anyone: 'O Allah, I ask You of Your Grace.'' 'Amr said: 'So I went to 'Ubaidullah bin Abi Ya'la and asked him about it, and he said: 'Jabir bin 'Abdullah narrated this Hadith to us from the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ).'' (Sahih Muslim 713)
Sahih HadithSahih Muslim 713
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