بِسْمِ اللَّهِ، وَالصَّلاةُ وَالسَّلامُ عَلَى رَسُولِ اللَّهِ، اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ مِنْ فَضْلِكَ، اللَّهُمَّ اعْصِمْنِي 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 Shaytan.
Bismillahi, was-salatu was-salamu 'ala Rasulillah. Allahumma inni as'aluka min fadlik. Allahumma 'ismni minash-shaytanir-rajim.
When to Read
This dua is recited immediately after leaving the masjid, as you step out from the masjid's premises. It's a beautiful moment to transition from the state of worship within the masjid to navigating the world outside, carrying the barakah (blessing) and seeking Allah's protection and guidance.
How to Read
Begin with 'Bismillahi' (In the name of Allah), acknowledging Allah's name in all your actions. Then, invoke peace and blessings upon the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Finally, make the specific supplication, asking Allah for His immense bounty and seeking refuge from the evil of Shaytan, who often tries to misguide us once we leave the sanctity of the masjid.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates seeking Allah's help in multiple ways as we re-enter our daily lives. By asking for 'fadl' (bounty), we are asking for Allah's grace, provision, and success in our worldly affairs and the hereafter. The request to be protected from Shaytan is crucial, as he is our sworn enemy, constantly looking for opportunities to lead us astray. Reciting this reminds us that our strength comes from Allah, and we are dependent on Him for guidance and protection even after completing our acts of worship.
Source & Authentication
Ibn Al-Qayyim mentioned in Zad al-Ma'ad that the Prophet ﷺ, upon leaving the Masjid, would say: 'Bismillahi, was-salatu was-salamu 'ala Rasulillah. Allahumma inni as'aluka min fadlik. Allahumma a'simni 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 Shaytan.) This narration is found in Sunan Abi Dawud and Sunan Ibn Majah, and graded as Hasan.