Dua for Leaving the Mosque

Explanation
This is the dua recited when leaving the mosque. The book states that it is a means of seeking refuge so that the worship performed is not lost.
Dua Text
بِسْمِ اللّٰهِ وَالسَّلَامُ عَلَى رَسُولِ اللّٰهِ، اَللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ مِنْ فَضْلِكَ، اَللَّهُمَّ اعْصِمْنِي مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيمِ
Transliteration
Bismillahi was-salamu ‘ala Rasulillah. Allahumma inni as’aluka min fadlika. Allahumma’simni minash-shaytanir-rajim.
Meaning
In the name of Allah; and peace be upon the Messenger of Allah. O Allah, I ask You of Your bounty. O Allah, protect me from the accursed Shaytan.
What Is Asked in This Dua
This dua consists of three parts. The servant first leaves the mosque in the name of Allah and sends peace upon the Messenger of Allah; even as he leaves the place of worship, he moves with the basmala and salat upon the Prophet. Then he asks Allah for His bounty; in return for the worship performed in the mosque, he asks for a share of Allah’s generosity, blessing and grace. He wishes to step into life outside, into his livelihood and his affairs, with Allah’s favor.
In the last part, the servant asks to be protected from the accursed Shaytan. He seeks refuge in Allah so that the peace gained in the mosque and the spiritual benefit of worship are not lost outside. The book states that this dua is a means of seeking refuge so that the worship performed is not lost. In this way, the servant asks Allah to protect the spiritual gain he has earned in the mosque.
When and How to Recite
This dua is recited when leaving the mosque, as you step out of the door. No specific number of recitations is mentioned in the source; reciting it once is enough. The book says that the virtue of persisting in these duas recited when entering the mosque, inside it and when leaving it is beyond measure.
Since one usually leaves the mosque in a state of wudu, wudu is already present; it is enough to recite it quietly while reflecting on its meaning. Those who find the Arabic difficult can also make the dua with its meaning in their own language. It is recommended to make it a habit every time you leave the mosque.
Virtue
It is said that the virtue of persisting in these duas when entering the mosque, inside the mosque and when leaving it is beyond measure.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the dua for leaving the mosque recited?
It is recited as you leave the mosque and step out of the door; it is made to preserve the spiritual benefit of worship and to seek refuge in Allah from Shaytan.
What does the dua for leaving the mosque mean?
You leave in the name of Allah and send peace upon His Messenger, ask Allah for His bounty and ask to be protected from the accursed Shaytan.
What is the source of the dua for leaving the mosque?
It appears in Majmu’at al-Ahzab (vol. 1, p. 93); the book states that the virtue of persisting in these duas is beyond measure.
Source
Al-Ma'arij 70:34. Majmu'at al-Ahzab, vol. 1, p. 93.
The text on this page was prepared by Dua Kitaplığı based on the work cited above. The Arabic text has been transcribed from the original with its vowel marks, and the transliteration in Latin letters and the English meaning are given separately. No virtue or number that does not appear in the source is added to this page. How do we prepare our content?
Published: 10 September 2026 · Last updated: 9 October 2026
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