180. Dua When Leaving Masjid (Wassalatu Wassalamu)
Start with the left foot and say-
Dua When Leaving Masjid in Arabic
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ وَالصَّلَاةُ وَالسَّلَامُ عَلَى رَسُوْلِ اللَّهِ، اَللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ مِنْ فَضْلِكَ، اَللَّهُمَّ اعْصِمْنِي مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيمِ
Dua When Leaving Masjid English Transliteration
Bismillaahi wassalaatu wassalaamu 'alaa Rasoolillaah, Allaahumma 'innee 'as'aluka min fadhlik, Allaahumma'simnee minash-Shaytaanir-rajeem.
Dua When Leaving Masjid English Translation
In the Name of Allah, and peace and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ). O Allah, I ask for Your favor, O Allah, protect me from Satan the outcast.
Hadith about the Dua
Arabic Text
حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بَشَّارٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرٍ الْحَنَفِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا الضَّحَّاكُ بْنُ عُثْمَانَ، حَدَّثَنِي سَعِيدٌ الْمَقْبُرِيُّ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ قَالَ " إِذَا دَخَلَ أَحَدُكُمُ الْمَسْجِدَ فَلْيُسَلِّمْ عَلَى النَّبِيِّ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ وَلْيَقُلِ اللَّهُمَّ افْتَحْ لِي أَبْوَابَ رَحْمَتِكَ وَإِذَا خَرَجَ فَلْيُسَلِّمْ عَلَى النَّبِيِّ وَلْيَقُلِ اللَّهُمَّ اعْصِمْنِي مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيمِ " .
It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that: The Mesenger of Allah said: "When anyone of enters the mosque, let him send peace upon the Prophet, then let him say: 'Allahumma aftahli abwaba rahmatik (O Allah, open to me the gates of Your mercy).' And when he leaves, let him send peace upon the Prophet and say: 'Allahumma- simni minash-shaitanir-rajim (O Allah, protect me from the accursed Shaitan).'" [Sahih (Albani). Ibn Majah: 773]
Benefits of Leaving Mosque Dua
- When you say the leaving mosque dua, it helps keep shaitan away after you pray. If you say it often, Allahgives you help and keeps you safe as you go back to your day.
- It keeps your heart safe from shaitan’s bad ideas after you leave the masjid
- It brings Allah’s help and kindness for the rest of your day
- It helps Muslims remember Allaheven when not praying
- It gives blessings and keeps you safe when you travel after salah
- It helps you remember Allahin your daily life
- It follows what Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us
- It helps you start your day with Bismillah and allahumma before you do things
When to Recite Leaving Mosque Dua
- Saying the leaving mosque dua at the right time helps your heart stay close to Allahand safe.
- When you step out of the mosque after you finish salah
- Before you start your work after leaving the masjid
- When you walk away from mosque events or Islamic talks
- After you finish reading Quran or zikr in the mosque
- Every time you leave the masjid, even if you come back soon
How to Perform Leaving Mosque Dua
- Start with Bismillah and allahumma. The leaving mosque dua is easy to say and follows the sunnah.
- Step out of the masjid with your left foot first, like the sunnah says
- Say the dua for leaving mosque in Arabic or your own words if you need
- Start with Bismillah, then send peace on the Prophet with wassalatu wassalamu
- Ask Allahfor His help and to keep you safe from shaitan
- Keep your heart thinking about Allahas you say the dua
Summary
The leaving mosque dua, also called masjid leaving dua, is a special prayer for Muslims. It starts with Bismillah and allahumma, asking Allahfor help and to keep shaitan away after leaving the masjid.
Saying this dua helps you remember Allah’s help and safety as you go back to your day. Making this dua a habit brings blessings, keeps shaitan away, and makes your bond with Allahstronger.