اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ مِنْ فَضْلِكَ اللَّهُمَّ اعْصِمْنِي مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيمِ اللَّهُمَّ أَعِنِّي عَلَى ذِكْرِكَ وَشُكْرِكَ وَحُسْنِ عِبَادَتِكَ
O Allah, I ask of You from Your bounty. O Allah, protect me from the accursed Satan. O Allah, help me to remember You, to thank You, and to worship You in the best manner.
Allahumma inni as'aluka min fadlik. Allahumma a'simni minash-shaytanir-rajeem. Allahumma a'inni 'ala dhikrika wa shukrika wa husni 'ibadatik.
When to Read
This dua is recited upon leaving the Masjid. It's a beautiful way to transition from the remembrance of Allah within the mosque back into the world, carrying His blessings and seeking His continued protection.
How to Read
Recite this dua after you have finished your prayers and intend to leave the Masjid. As you step away from your prayer spot, turn towards the door and make this supplication. It's often recited with your left foot stepping out first, mirroring the etiquette of entering with the right foot. This is a moment to reflect on the blessings received in the Masjid and to seek Allah's continuous support in your daily life, including the well-being of your family.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encompasses seeking Allah's immense grace and blessings, protection from the whispers and mischief of Shaytan, and assistance in remembering Him, being grateful, and perfecting our worship. While this specific wording doesn't explicitly mention family, the request for 'protection from the accursed Satan' and 'help me to worship You in the best manner' implicitly extends to safeguarding ourselves and our loved ones from evil and guiding our actions in ways that please Allah, which inherently benefits our families.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abdullah ibn Mughaffal: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: 'When one of you prays in his place, he should not leave until he has said: Allahumma inni as'aluka min fadlik. Allahumma a'simni minash-shaytanir-rajeem. Allahumma a'inni 'ala dhikrika wa shukrika wa husni 'ibadatik.' (O Allah, I ask of You from Your bounty. O Allah, protect me from the accursed Satan. O Allah, help me to remember You, to thank You, and to worship You in the best manner.) Sunan Abi Dawud, Book 4, Hadith 1553. This hadith is graded Hasan by scholars like Al-Albani.