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 of 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-rajim.
When to Read
This dua is recited specifically when leaving the masjid after praying or attending a gathering for religious remembrance. Its essence, asking Allah for His bounty and protection, makes it particularly relevant when embarking on new endeavors, such as academic pursuits, immediately after a spiritual connection.
How to Read
As you exit the masjid, preferably with your left foot first, recite this dua with sincerity. Turn your heart towards Allah, acknowledging that all success and provision come from Him. The act of seeking knowledge is itself an act of worship, and this dua invokes Allah's blessings upon that journey.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encompasses seeking Allah's grace and bounty ('fadlik'), which is essential for success in any endeavor, including academic studies. It also seeks protection from Satan, who often tries to distract us from good deeds, including the pursuit of beneficial knowledge. By reciting this, we ask Allah to grant us beneficial knowledge and protect us from misguidance.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that when the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) left the Masjid, he would say: 'Bismillahi, was-salatu was-salamu 'ala Rasulillah. Allahumma inni as'aluka min fadlik. Allahumma a'idhni minash-shaytanir-rajim.' (In the name of Allah, and peace and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allah. O Allah, I ask of Your bounty. O Allah, protect me from the accursed Satan.)