بِاسْمِ اللَّهِ، وَالصَّلَاةُ وَالسَّلَامُ عَلَى رَسُولِ اللَّهِ، اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ مِنْ فَضْلِكَ، اللَّهُمَّ اعْصِمْنِي مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيمِ وَمِنْ فِتْنَةِ النِّسَاءِ وَمِنْ فِتْنَةِ القُبُورِ وَمِنْ عَذَابِ النَّارِ وَمِنْ عَذَابِ القَبْرِ.
In the name of Allah, and may peace and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allah. O Allah, I ask of Your bounty. O Allah, protect me from the accursed devil, from the trials of women, from the trials of the grave, from the punishment of the Fire, and from the punishment of the grave.
Bismillahi, was-salatu was-salamu 'ala Rasulillah. Allahumma inni as'aluka min fadlik. Allahumma 'ismni minash-Shaytanir-rajeem, wa min fitnat-in-nisaa', wa min fitnat-il-quboor, wa min 'adhab-in-naar, wa min 'adhab-il-qabr.
When to Read
This is the supplication the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught his companions to recite upon leaving the Masjid. It's a powerful way to seek Allah's protection as you re-enter the world, which can be filled with various temptations and trials. Recite it immediately after stepping out of the mosque, with your left foot likely stepping out first as is the Sunnah for entering and exiting places.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and focus, understanding each phrase. Utter it as you are exiting the Masjid. The mention of specific trials – the devil, women, the grave, and the hellfire – highlights the comprehensive nature of seeking Allah's refuge. It's not just about leaving a sacred space, but about carrying that sacredness into your actions and seeking divine protection in the world outside.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is comprehensive. It begins by invoking Allah's name and sending peace upon the Prophet ﷺ, setting a tone of remembrance and blessing. Asking for Allah's bounty signifies reliance on Him alone. The core of the dua is seeking protection from significant trials: the whispers and manipulations of Shaytan, the temptations often associated with worldly life (symbolized here by 'fitnat-in-nisaa' - a trial, not a condemnation of women themselves), the awaiting realities of the grave, and the ultimate consequences of our deeds in the Hereafter (hellfire and grave punishment). It's a holistic shield sought from the One who controls all.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that when the Messenger of Allah ﷺ left the Masjid, he would say: 'Bismillahi, was-salatu was-salamu 'ala Rasulillah. Allahumma inni as'aluka min fadlik. Allahumma 'ismni minash-Shaytanir-rajeem, wa min fitnat-in-nisaa', wa min fitnat-il-quboor, wa min 'adhab-in-naar, wa min 'adhab-il-qabr.' (In the name of Allah, and may peace and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allah. O Allah, I ask of Your bounty. O Allah, protect me from the accursed devil, from the trials of women, from the trials of the grave, from the punishment of the Fire, and from the punishment of the grave.)