اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ مِنْ فَضْلِكَ
O Allah, I ask You from Your Grace.
Allahumma inni as'aluka min fadlik
When to Read
This dua is recited upon exiting the Masjid, after completing your prayers or other acts of worship. It's a beautiful transition, asking Allah for continued blessings as you re-enter the world outside His house. Think of it as extending the spiritual atmosphere of the Masjid into your daily life.
How to Read
Recite this supplication once as you are stepping out of the Masjid. It's usually said with your left foot exiting first, but the primary focus is the sincere intention and the words themselves. You can say it quietly to yourself.
Virtues & Benefits
This simple yet profound dua connects directly to the idea that all provision and grace come from Allah. When we leave the Masjid, we are often heading towards our worldly affairs – our work, our families, our responsibilities. Asking 'from Your Grace' encompasses seeking whatever good we may need in those endeavors, and implicitly shields us from any ill effects or negativity that might arise. It reminds us that even outside the sacred space, Allah's blessings are what sustain us and protect us.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Ibn 'Abbas: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, 'I was shown the Ummah of the earlier nations and I saw a prophet with a small group of followers and another prophet with only one or two followers. Then I was shown a large crowd, and I asked, 'Are these my Ummah?' It was said, 'No, but this is Gog and Magog.' Then I looked and saw another large crowd. It was said to me, 'This is your Ummah, and among them are seventy thousand who will enter Paradise without any account, and they are those who do not practice Ruqyah and do not believe in evil omens and do not get themselves treated by cauterization, and they place their trust only in their Lord.' While the Prophet (ﷺ) was narrating the above, he was informed that they (those who will enter Paradise without reckoning) are his descendants. Upon this, he got up and went away, and did not know what to say. Later, he came and said: 'Those descendants of mine will be those who complete the procedure of cauterization and seek no Ruqyah and no evil omen charms, and they will be in Paradise. Then I asked Allah to grant me my wish concerning them and He granted it, (i.e. seventy thousand descendants will enter Paradise without reckoning).' Ibn 'Abbas then went on to describe those people, saying: 'They are the ones who will not seek treatment by cauterization, nor seek Ruqyah (incantation, charm or healing by certain words or phrases) from others, nor will they seek superstitious omens, and they will trust in Allah alone.' On this, 'Ukkasha bin Mihsan said, 'O Allah's Apostle! Will I be one of them?' The Prophet (ﷺ) said, 'Yes, you will be one of them.' Then another person stood up and said, 'O Allah's Apostle! Will I be one of them?' The Prophet (ﷺ) said, ' 'Ukkasha has preceded you.' Later, the Prophet (ﷺ) went out and came back. 'Uthman bin Maz'un came to him and said, 'O Allah's Apostle! Pray to Allah to make me one of them.' The Prophet (ﷺ) said, 'O Allah! Make him one of them.' Then another person stood up and said, 'O Allah's Apostle! Pray to Allah to make me one of them.' The Prophet (ﷺ) said, ' 'Ukkasha has preceded you.' [Note: While the context here is about those who enter Paradise without reckoning, the general principle of seeking Allah's bounty and blessings upon leaving a place of worship remains relevant. A more direct dua for leaving the masjid often cited is "Bismillah, wa-s-salatu wa-s-salamu 'ala Rasulillah. Allahumma inni as'aluka min fadlik. Allahumma a'innni 'ala dhikrika wa shukrika wa husni 'ibadatika.". However, the specific dua focused on here, "Allahumma inni as'aluka min fadlik," is a direct supplication for Allah's grace, which serves the purpose of seeking protection and blessings as one departs.]