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
This leaving mosque dua asks Allah for His favor, keeps shaitan away, and helps you step out with peace, remembering the Prophet ﷺ and holding Barakah in your daily Amal.
- Bismillah in dua for leaving mosque keeps Iman safe and Amal strong outside.
- Allahumma inni as aluka in masjid leaving dua brings Allah’s Fazl in daily life.
- Asking Allah for protection from shaitan in mosque dua keeps heart clean.
- Sending peace on Prophet ﷺ in dua for leaving masjid grows love and respect.
- Dua for safety after namaz helps Muslims stay on good path till next Salah.
When to Recite Leaving Mosque Dua
This leaving mosque dua asks Allah for His favor, safety from shaitan, and sends peace on the Prophet ﷺ, helping every Muslim step out with Barakah, Iman, and protection after their Amal in the masjid.
- After finishing salah, recite the leaving mosque dua for Allah’s favor and safety.
- As you walk to the masjid door, use bismillah and allahumma for protection from shaitan.
- When leaving after zikr allah, make dua for leaving mosque to keep your Iman safe outside.
- Before stepping out, say this dua for leaving masjid to ask Allah for Barakah and help.
- If you want Allah’s shield from shaitan, begin with this mosque dua as you exit the masjid.
How to perform leaving mosque dua
Leaving the masjid with this dua for leaving mosque brings Allah’s favor and keeps you safe from Shaytan. This masjid leaving dua is a simple way to ask for protection and Barakah as you step outside.
- At the masjid door, quietly say bismillah and begin the leaving mosque dua with Iman.
- Step out using your left foot first while reciting allahumma inni as aluka for Allah’s favor.
- Ask Allah for protection from shaitan by saying the dua for protection from shaitan with hope.
- Send peace and blessings on the Prophet as you say this dua for leaving masjid with a clean heart.
- After leaving, keep your zikr allah strong and remember this Muslim prayer for daily safety.
Summary
The leaving mosque dua called Wassalatu Wassalamu is a masnun dua that asks Allah for Barakah, His favor, and safety from shaytan after Salah.
This dua for leaving mosque is found in Ibn Majah 773 and reminds Muslims to say Bismillah and send peace on Prophet Muhammad before going out of the masjid.
By saying this leaving mosque dua, a Muslim asks Allah for help and protection in daily Amal and Iman. It is a simple Islamic dua that brings more reward and keeps shaytan away after leaving the masjid. This dua is a good habit for every Muslim.