اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ مِنْ فَضْلِكَ.
O Allah, I ask You from Your bounty.
Allahumma inni as'aluka min fadlik.
When to Read
This dua is recited when leaving the Masjid. While the specific wording is a general supplication for Allah's bounty, it's often made after fulfilling one's obligatory prayers or Sunnah prayers within the Masjid, as the Masjid is a place where blessings and Allah's favor are sought. The act of leaving the Masjid can be seen as a transition back into the world, and this dua is a beautiful way to carry the barakah of the Masjid with you, asking Allah to continue showering His favors upon you and your household, including your children.
How to Read
Recite this dua once after completing your prayers in the Masjid, just before stepping out of the Masjid. It's a personal supplication, so you can say it quietly to yourself. Turn your right foot out first as you leave the Masjid, following the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ when entering and exiting places, and make this sincere request to your Lord.
Virtues & Benefits
This simple yet profound dua encapsulates the essence of seeking Allah's continuous blessings. By asking for Allah's bounty as you leave His house, you are essentially asking Him to extend the peace, mercy, and provision you experienced within the Masjid into your daily life and for your family. It reminds us that all good comes from Allah, and even after fulfilling our religious obligations, we must continue to turn to Him for all our needs. This practice instills a sense of reliance on Allah (tawakkul) and acknowledges His power to bestow favors, which is a foundational principle for seeking protection for our children.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Ibn 'Umar that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: "When one of you sneezes and praises Allah, then it is the right of every Muslim who hears him to say: 'Yarhamukallah (May Allah have mercy on you).' And when he asks for their [their rights, i.e. asking for things], then he (i.e. the one asking) says: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka min fadlik (O Allah, I ask You from Your bounty).'" This hadith, while primarily about responding to a sneeze and asking for things, contains the phrase 'Allahumma inni as'aluka min fadlik'. The scholars have interpreted this phrase as a general supplication for seeking Allah's bounty and favor, and it's appropriate to make it in various contexts, including when leaving the Masjid, as it's a transition where one might seek continued blessings.