اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ مِنْ فَضْلِكَ اللَّهُمَّ اعْصِمْنِي مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيمِ وَأَعِذْنِي مِنْ شَرِّ هَذِهِ السُّوقِ وَأَعِذْنِي مِنْ كُلِّ سُوءٍ وَاشْتَرِ لِي تِجَارَةً خَيْرًا مِنْ تِجَارَتِي هَذِهِ وَخَيْرًا مِنْ سُوقِي هَذَا وَتِجَارَتِي
O Allah, I ask of Your grace. O Allah, protect me from the accursed Shaytan, and protect me from the evil of this marketplace, and protect me from all evil. And grant me a trade better than this my trade, and better than this my marketplace, and my trade.
Allahumma inni as'aluka min fadlik. Allahumma 'asimli minash-shaytanir-rajim, wa a'idhni min sharri hadhihis-suqi, wa a'idhni min kulli su'. Waishtari li tijaratan khayran min tijarati hadhihi, wa khayran min suqi hadha, wa tijarati.
When to Read
This powerful dua is recited when leaving the Masjid to enter the marketplace or any place of business and commerce. It's a moment of transition where we ask Allah to safeguard us from the temptations and potential ills associated with worldly transactions.
How to Read
Recite this dua as you step out of the Masjid, turning towards the direction of the market. Ensure you are in a state of wudu. Speak the words with sincere intention and a humble heart, recognizing Allah's power over all affairs, including our daily livelihoods.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a beautiful shield against the potential temptations and distractions of the marketplace. It invokes Allah's protection from Shaytan's whispers, the general evils of the market, and seeks His blessing for a righteous and profitable trade. It reminds us that even in our pursuit of sustenance, Allah's guidance and protection are paramount.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated that Ibn 'Umar said: The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: 'If any of you enters the marketplace and says: { Allahumma inni as'aluka min fadlik. Allahumma 'asimli minash-shaytanir-rajim, wa a'idhni min sharri hadhihis-suqi, wa a'idhni min kulli su'. Waishtari li tijaratan khayran min tijarati hadhihi, wa khayran min suqi hadha, wa tijarati. } (O Allah, I ask of Your grace. O Allah, protect me from the accursed Shaytan, and protect me from the evil of this marketplace, and protect me from all evil. And grant me a trade better than this my trade, and better than this my marketplace, and my trade.) Then Allah will appoint for him a thousand thousand rewards for each word, and forgive him a thousand thousand sins, and build for him a house in Paradise.' (Sunan Ibn Majah 2295).