بِسْمِ اللَّهِ، وَالصَّلَاةُ وَالسَّلَامُ عَلَى رَسُولِ اللَّهِ، اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ مِنْ فَضْلِكَ، اللَّهُمَّ اعْصِمْنِي مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيمِ وَأَجِرْنِي مِنَ النَّارِ، اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ هُدَاكَ وَالتُّقَى وَالْعَفَافَ وَالْغِنَى.
In the name of Allah, and may peace and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allah. O Allah, I ask of Your grace. O Allah, protect me from the accursed Satan and save me from the Fire. O Allah, I ask You for guidance, piety, chastity, and contentment (or self-sufficiency).
Bismillahi, was-salatu was-salamu 'ala Rasulillah. Allahumma inni as'aluka min fadlik. Allahumma 'asimli minash-shaytanir-rajim wa ajirni minan-nar. Allahumma inni as'aluka hudaka wat-tuqa wal-'afafa wal-ghina.
When to Read
This dua is recited upon leaving the masjid after completing prayer. As we step out of Allah's house, we transition back into our lives, which are filled with responsibilities. One of the most significant is our role as parents. This dua, while general, can be specifically invoked with the intention of seeking Allah's help in fulfilling the duties towards our children, ensuring we guide them, protect them, and provide for them with piety and contentment.
How to Read
Recite this dua after finishing your prayer in the masjid, as you are preparing to exit the premises. It is recommended to do so with sincerity and a focused heart, reflecting on the requests made to Allah. The intention is key: while the words are general, you can imbue them with your specific needs, such as asking for Allah's assistance in raising your children according to Islamic principles.
Virtues & Benefits
This powerful dua encapsulates seeking Allah's abundant grace and protection. By asking Allah to 'protect me from the accursed Satan,' we seek refuge from his whispers and temptations that can lead us astray, especially when facing challenges in our family life. Asking for 'guidance, piety, chastity, and contentment' directly supports our ability to be righteous parents, setting a good example and managing our households with integrity and sufficiency. It helps us remember that all blessings and strength come from Allah, especially when fulfilling the immense responsibility of parenthood.
Source & Authentication
It is narrated on the authority of Tariq b. Ashyam that he said: When Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) stepped out of his mosque, he would extol Allah's glory and say: 'I seek refuge in Allah from the accursed Satan, from his temptations, from his arrogance and from his poetry.' And when he stepped out of his mosque, he would extol Allah's glory and say: 'I seek refuge in Allah's perfect words from the evil of what He created.' It is narrated on the authority of 'Abdullah b. Mas'ud that Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said: 'When anyone of you goes to the mosque, he should say: O Allah! Open for me the doors of Thy mercy. And when he comes out, he should say: O Allah! I ask of Thee from Thy grace.'