بِسْمِ اللَّهِ، أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ مِنْ شَرِّ هَذِهِ السُّوقِ وَأَسْأَلُكَ مِنْ خَيْرِهَا وَخَيْرِ أَهْلِهَا وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّهَا وَشَرِّ أَهْلِهَا وَشَرِّ مَا فِيهَا
In the name of Allah, I seek refuge in Allah from the evil of this market, and I ask You for its good and the good of its people, and I seek refuge in You from its evil and the evil of its people and the evil of what is in it.
Bismillah, a'udhu billahi min sharri hadhihis-souqi wa as'aluka min khairiha wa khairi ahliha, wa a'udhu bika min sharriha wa sharri ahliha wa sharri ma fiha.
When to Read
This dua is specifically for when you enter a marketplace or a business environment, whether it's your own shop, a wholesale market, or even a busy online platform. Recite it as you begin your business day or enter a new business venture.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and focus. Begin by invoking Allah's name. Visualize His protection surrounding your business and yourself as you say the words. It's best recited when entering the place of business or starting a new business interaction.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua offers specific protection when engaging in trade and commerce. It acknowledges that markets, while avenues for sustenance, can also be places where negative influences like envy or ill will can manifest through the evil eye. By reciting this, you are actively seeking Allah's safeguarding against these potential harms, asking for the good of the place and its people, and seeking refuge from any negativity. This practice, taught by our Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, helps to maintain a positive and blessed environment for your business dealings, fostering trust and warding off unseen obstacles.
Source & Authentication
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: 'Whoever enters a market and says: "Bismillah, a'udhu billahi min sharri hadhihis-souqi wa as'aluka min khairiha wa khairi ahliha, wa a'udhu bika min sharriha wa sharri ahliha wa sharri ma fiha." (In the name of Allah, I seek refuge in Allah from the evil of this market, and I ask You for its good and the good of its people, and I seek refuge in You from its evil and the evil of its people and the evil of what is in it) Allah will record for him a thousand thousand good deeds and will erase from him a thousand thousand evil deeds and will build for him a house in Paradise.' (Sunan Abi Dawud 3316, graded Hasan by some scholars).