Meaning and benefit
It encourages seeking halal provision and blessings in worldly activities after worship, keeping Allah in mind beyond the masjid walls.
Background
Reports mention a dua when leaving the masjid, asking Allah for His bounty, often paired with “Allahumma inni as’aluka min faḍlik.” The practice frames both entering and leaving the masjid with dua, reminding the worshipper that sustenance and success outside come from Allah’s bounty.
When to recite
Recite when leaving the mosque.
Source note
Classification: Sahih
The concise wording for leaving the mosque is reported in Sahih Muslim. It is paired with the entering-mosque dua and asks Allah for His bounty after leaving the place of worship. Caution: Do not mix this with the entering-mosque dua. The leaving dua asks for Allah’s bounty and is suitable when stepping out of the masjid.
