Dua when leaving the mosque

It is recited when leaving the mosque, usually with the left foot; on entering, “Allahummaftah li abwaba rahmatik” is said.

The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) taught asking for mercy on entering the mosque, and for Allah's bounty and lawful provision on leaving.

This dua is based on the Quran and hadith sources below.

• HadithSahih Muslim, 713

  It is reported from Abu Humayd or Abu Usayd (may Allah be pleased with them) that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) recommended reciting this dua on leaving the mosque.

• HadithSunan Abi Dawud, 465

  It is also established in the Sunan sources that salawat and these duas are recited when entering and leaving the mosque.

Other duas connected to this topic.

• Dua when entering the mosque

  O Allah! Open the gates of Your mercy for me.

• Dua after the adhan

  O Lord of this perfect call and of the prayer about to be established! Grant Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) the wasilah and the excellence, and raise him to the praised station (Maqam Mahmud) that You have promised him.

Common questions about this dua.

• Which dua is recited when leaving the mosque?

  One leaves with the left foot and says “Allahumma inni as'aluka min fadlik” (O Allah, I ask of Your bounty).

• Why is the dua when leaving the mosque recited?

  Dua when leaving the mosque: Arabic, transliteration and meaning, recited with the intention of asking Allah's bounty for one's work and provision.