بِسْمِ اللَّهِ، وَالصَّلَاةُ وَالسَّلَامُ عَلَى رَسُولِ اللَّهِ، اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ مِنْ فَضْلِكَ، اللَّهُمَّ أَعِذْنِي مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيمِ.
In the name of Allah, and peace and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allah. O Allah, I ask You from Your bounty. O Allah, protect me from the accursed Satan.
Bismillahi, was-salatu was-salamu 'ala Rasulillah. Allahumma inni as'aluka min fadlik. Allahumma a'idhni minash-shaytanir-rajeem.
When to Read
This dua is recited upon leaving the masjid (mosque). It is a beautiful practice that encapsulates our intention to carry the blessings of the masjid into our daily lives and seek Allah's protection as we re-enter the world outside its sacred walls.
How to Read
Recite this dua as you are exiting the masjid, preferably after completing your prayers or other acts of worship. It's a moment to pause, acknowledge Allah's name and His Messenger ﷺ, seek His grace, and ask for refuge from any negative influences. The beginning, 'Bismillahi,' sets the tone, reminding us that all our actions should be undertaken with Allah's name. Following with salutations upon the Prophet ﷺ shows our love and respect for him, and the subsequent requests are direct pleas for Allah's favor and protection.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua offers several profound benefits: 1. **Seeking Allah's Bounty:** The phrase 'Allahumma inni as'aluka min fadlik' is a humble acknowledgment that all good comes from Allah. It's a direct request for His continued blessings and sustenance as we go about our day. 2. **Protection from Satan:** 'Allahumma a'idhni minash-shaytanir-rajeem' is a vital supplication for protection against the whisperings and temptations of Shaytan. Leaving the spiritual sanctuary of the masjid can sometimes expose us to distractions and negative influences, making this protection all the more crucial. 3. **Following the Sunnah:** Reciting this dua is a way to embody the teachings and practices of our beloved Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, earning reward and drawing closer to him through emulation.
Source & Authentication
Ibn 'Umar narrated that when the Messenger of Allah ﷺ used to leave the Masjid, he would supplicate: 'Bismillahi, was-salatu was-salamu 'ala Rasulillah. Allahumma inni as'aluka min fadlik. Allahumma a'idhni minash-shaytanir-rajeem.' (In the name of Allah, and peace and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allah. O Allah, I ask You from Your bounty. O Allah, protect me from the accursed Satan.)