183. Masjid Leaving Dua (Allahummaghfirli)
When someone leaves the mosque, he should send a durood on the Prophet (ﷺ) and say:
Masjid Leaving Dua in Arabic
اَللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِي ذُنُوْبِي وَافْتَحْ لِي أَبْوَابَ فَضْلِكَ
Masjid Leaving Dua English Transliteration
Allaahummaghfirli dhunubi, waftahli abwaba fadlik
Masjid Leaving Dua English Translation
O Lord pardon my sins, and open the gates of Your blessings for me.
Hadith about the Dua
Arabic Text
حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، وَأَبُو مُعَاوِيَةَ عَنْ لَيْثٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ الْحَسَنِ، عَنْ أُمِّهِ، عَنْ فَاطِمَةَ بِنْتِ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ، ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ قَالَتْ كَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ إِذَا دَخَلَ الْمَسْجِدَ يَقُولُ " بِسْمِ اللَّهِ وَالسَّلاَمُ عَلَى رَسُولِ اللَّهِ اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِي ذُنُوبِي وَافْتَحْ لِي أَبْوَابَ رَحْمَتِكَ " . وَإِذَا خَرَجَ قَالَ " بِسْمِ اللَّهِ وَالسَّلاَمُ عَلَى رَسُولِ اللَّهِ اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِي ذُنُوبِي وَافْتَحْ لِي أَبْوَابَ فَضْلِكَ " .
It was narrated that Fatimah the daughter of the Messenger of Allah said: "Whenever the Messenger of Allah entered the mosque he would say: 'Bismillah, was-salamu 'ala Rasulillah, Allahummagh-firli dhunubi waftah li abwaba rahmatika. (In the Name of Allah, and peace be upon the Messenger of Allah. O Allah, forgive me my sins and open to me the gates of Your mercy).' When he left he would say: 'Bismillah, was-salamu 'ala Rasulillah, Allahummagh-firli dhunubi waftah li abwaba fadlika. (In the Name of Allah, and peace be upon the Messenger of Allah. O Allah, forgive me my sins and open to me the gates of Your bounty).'" [Sahih (Albani). Ibn Majah: 771]
Benefits of dua upon leaving the mosque
Asking Allahfor forgiveness and blessings by saying dua when leaving the mosque
- When you ask Allahto forgive you with allahummaghfirli, it helps you get pardoned for mistakes
- Saying rizq dua and asking for Allah’s help when you walk out of the masjid brings good things
- Your heart feels calm after praying in the masjid and saying the right duas
- Thinking about the masjid leaving dua helps you remember your actions every day
- It is an easy way to make your intention new for success and to ask for help from Allah
- You stay safe by remembering Allahwith zikr when you leave the mosque
- You remember Allah’s mercy and forgiveness when you say allahuma and the forgiveness dua
When to Recite dua upon leaving the mosque
Times to say the masjid leaving dua for blessings and to stay safe
- Say the dua right after you finish praying and before you walk out of the mosque
- Say it when you leave after listening to Islamic talks or classes in the masjid
- Say it after any worship or zikr you do in the mosque
- Say it every time you go out of any mosque, big or small, for daily or special visits
- Say it when you leave after making dua for forgiveness or istighfar inside the mosque
How to Perform dua upon leaving the mosque
Easy steps to say the masjid leaving dua and ask for Allah’s help
- Step out of the masjid with your left foot first, this is the way the Prophet did
- Say the dua when leaving the mosque: allahummaghfirli dhunubi, waftahli abwaba fadlik
- Think about what the dua means for forgiveness and rizq while you say it
- Keep your heart thinking about the blessings of the mosque dua and allahumma
- Try to make this dua a habit every time you leave the mosque
Summary
When you say the dua after leaving the mosque, called allahummaghfirli, you get a chance to ask for forgiveness and hope for Allah’s kindness as you go out. This easy masjid leaving dua helps Muslims remember to ask for blessings and to stay safe every day. Saying this dua for forgiveness and rizq after prayers or gatherings makes your heart humble and helps you feel close to Allah’s mercy. Using this dua every day makes your bond with Allahstronger and keeps your faith strong every time you step out of the masjid.