Supplication when leaving the Mosque
A door to divine grace — taught by the Prophet ﷺ
اللّٰهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْاَ لُكَ مِنْ فَضْلِكَ
Allāhummā innī as’aluka min faḍlika
“O Allah, I ask You for Your bounty / favor / grace.”
Why this simple plea ?
The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) taught that when you leave the mosque — the most beloved place to Allah — you ask from His faḍl (bounty). It acknowledges that all good comes from Him, and that the spiritual atmosphere extends into daily provision.
Teachers & parents discuss
teacher Why do we say 'min faḍlika' not 'min rizqika' ?
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Ustadh Karim: Excellent question, Amina's mother. Rizq is usually provision, but faḍl is broader —它包括 spiritual insight, barakah, and even forgiveness. By asking for His favour, we leave the door open for everything good, known or unknown. The mosque is a place of faḍl, so we ask for that very quality in our lives outside.
parent Should children be taught to recite this even before they understand Arabic ?
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Umm Hassan (parent & educator): Absolutely! My 5-year-old recites it with me. I tell him "we ask Allah to give us nice things and help us be good". The sound embeds in their hearts. Later we explain the depth. The Prophet ﷺ used to teach duas like this to children. Also, consistency is key — right foot out, then the dua.
teacher Does this dua have any link to seeking knowledge ?
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Sheikh Taha: Indeed, one of the greatest bounties (faḍl) is beneficial knowledge. When a student leaves the masjid after a lesson, reciting this dua is a plea to Allah to let that knowledge reflect in his character and to increase him in wisdom. Many salaf used to emphasise this connection.
parent My son asked: is 'bounty' like money? How to explain ?
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Parent coach Mariam: Smart boy! I'd say: bounty is everything that makes us smile and feel close to Allah. It could be money, but also a good friend, safety, patience, or even a barakah in time. You're asking the Owner of everything to gift you whatever He knows is best. And that's beautiful.
sunnah grade
Sahih (authentic)
source
Abu Dawud, Ibn Majah
key benefit
attracts divine grace
action
recite with right foot
