182. Leaving Mosque Dua
When someone leaves the mosque, he should greet the Prophet (ﷺ) and say:
Leaving Mosque Dua in Arabic
اَللَّهُمَّ اعْصِمْنِى مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيْمِ
Leaving Mosque Dua English Transliteration
Allaahumma aa'simni minash shaitaanir rajeem
Leaving Mosque Dua English Translation
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 dua for leaving masjid
Reciting dua for leaving masjid brings safety from shaitan and helps keep your mind focused on good actions outside the mosque.
- Shields from shaitan’s tricks after leaving the mosque
- Keeps the heart connected to good deeds outside the masjid
- Brings blessings to daily life with every step taken
- Reminds one of Allah’s protection throughout the day
- Supports staying away from evil influences
- Revives a forgotten masnoon dua in daily routine
- Makes leaving the mosque a peaceful and protected moment
When to Recite dua for leaving masjid
Reciting dua for leaving masjid fits into many times, helping Muslims feel Allah’s care & blessings.
- After finishing prayers & stepping out of the mosque
- When leaving after joining Islamic classes or gatherings
- Upon leaving after doing any act of worship in the masjid
- When going out from the mosque at any time, day or night
- After joining Jummah or Eid prayers & leaving the mosque
How to Perform dua for leaving masjid
Reciting dua for leaving masjid can be done with simple steps, making it easy for anyone to remember and follow.
- Step out of the mosque with your left foot first as taught in Sunnah
- Say the leaving mosque dua with focus, such as allahumma aa'simni minash shaitaanir rajeem
- Remember to keep your heart present and understand you are seeking protection
- Try to make this masjid leaving dua a daily habit after every visit
- Teach children and others about this Islamic dua for leaving mosque
Summary
The dua for leaving masjid, called allahumma aa'simni minash shaitaanir rajeem, is a short prayer asking Allahfor safety from shaitan. Saying this dua helps Muslims stay safe as they go back to daily life outside the mosque.
This masjid leaving dua is simple but strong, so it is easy for anyone to remember. By saying this dua every day, Muslims follow the sunnah & ask Allah’s help to stay away from bad things, making every exit from the masjid a time of blessing & safety.