Dua & Sunnah

Dua for Leaving the Masjid: Seeking Allah's Guidance to Be Among the Best of Muslims

Leaving Masjid
Sahih HadithSahih Muslim 1387

اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ مِنْ فَضْلِكَ

O Allah, I ask You from Your grace.

Allahumma inni as'aluka min fadlik

When to Read

This beautiful and concise dua is recited when leaving the Masjid after praying. It's a moment when we've just finished seeking Allah's closeness and guidance within His house. As we step back into the world, this dua is a humble petition for continued blessings and provisions, acknowledging that all good comes from Allah alone.

How to Read

Recite this dua as you are exiting the Masjid. The Sunnah is to exit with the left foot first after reciting the prayer completion supplications. This dua is a beautiful way to conclude your visit to the Masjid, carrying the barakah of the prayer into your day.

Virtues & Benefits

This dua encapsulates the essence of reliance on Allah. By asking for His grace upon leaving, we are acknowledging that any success, provision, or good we encounter in our daily lives is a direct result of His generosity. It trains our hearts to be constantly mindful of Allah's blessings and to seek them actively through His divine grace. This act of seeking Allah's grace, especially after a prayer, cultivates a mindset of gratitude and dependence, which are hallmarks of a true believer striving to be among the best of Muslims.

Source & Authentication

It was narrated from Ibn 'Abbas that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: 'When anyone of you finishes the prayer, let him say: O Allah, I ask of Your grace.' And Ibn 'Abbas said: 'It is a Sunnah to say it.' (Sahih Muslim 1387)
Sahih HadithSahih Muslim 1387
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