Dua & Sunnah

Dua for Leaving the Masjid: Seeking Allah's Provisions for a Skillful Profession

Leaving Masjid
Sahih HadithSahih Muslim 1300

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 specifically recommended to be recited upon leaving the Masjid. It's a beautiful practice to connect our spiritual journey within the mosque to our worldly endeavors, seeking Allah's blessing as we re-enter our daily lives and professions.

How to Read

Upon exiting the Masjid, with your left foot stepping out first (as is the sunnah for entering, the opposite is generally recommended for exiting, though specific hadith for exiting etiquette are less emphasized than entering), you recite this dua. Focus your intention on seeking Allah's bounty and success in your work.

Virtues & Benefits

Reciting this dua upon leaving the Masjid is a way to extend the blessings of being in Allah's house into our lives. It reminds us that all provision and success come from Allah. By asking 'from Your grace,' we acknowledge that our skills and opportunities are gifts from Him, fostering humility and gratitude. This can lead to increased barakah (blessing) in our work, making us more skillful and productive, and ultimately enabling us to earn a livelihood in a way that is pleasing to Allah.

Source & Authentication

Narrated by Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: 'When any one of you finishes his prayer in the mosque, let him say when he comes to the exit: O Allah, I ask You from Your grace.' (Sahih Muslim 1300)
Sahih HadithSahih Muslim 1300
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