There are certain things and places that are essential in our daily lives, and going to the marketplace is one of them. We have to go to the market to purchase goods or to sell something.
Millions of Muslims go to the market, but how many of them know that there is a specific supplication for it? Sadly, the percentage is less than 1%.
This blog will discuss the dua for the marketplace from Hadith. What is the best time to recite it, and what are its benefits?
But before we start, you might be thinking, why is there a dua to enter the marketplace? Well, the answer is simple. You can find both good and evil things and people in the market and therefore ask Allah for protection from them. You can also recite dua for protection and evil eye protection dua.
Here is a Hadith describing the status of the marketplace in the eyes of Allah.
Abu Huraira reported that the Messenger of Allah (SWT) said: The parts of land dearest to Allah are its mosques, and the parts most hateful to Allah are markets. —Sahih Muslim 671
Best Dua for Marketplace
You can recite any Ismaic supplication before entering the marketplace to seek Allah’s protection. We say Bismillah before entering the market and purchasing products. However, there’s a specific dua to enter the marketplace, which was used by the Holy Prophet (PBUH) before entering the marketplace.
لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ لَهُ الْمُلْكُ وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ يُحْيِي وَيُمِيتُ وَهُوَ حَيٌّ لَا يَمُوتُ بِيَدِهِ الْخُيْرُ وَهُوَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٍ
Dua for Marketplace in English: Lā ilāha illallāh waḥdahu lā sharīka lah, Lahu ‘l-mulku wa lahu ‘l-ḥamd, Yuḥyī wa yumīt, wa huwa ḥayyun lā yamūt, Biyadihi ‘l-khayr, wa huwa `alā kulli shay’in Qadīr.
Translation: None has the right to be worshipped, but Allah alone, Who has no partner. His is the dominion, and His is the praise. He brings life, and He causes death, but He is living and does not die. In His Hand is all good, and He is Able to do all things.
Explanation: The marketplace dua has been extracted from Hins al-Muslim 209. This dua has been transmitted in At-Tirmidhi 5/291, and Al-Hakim 1/538. Al-Albani graded it good in Sahih Ibn Majah 2/21 and Sahih At-Tirmidhi 3/152.
This dua should be used to seek Allah’s protection from evil forces in the market. Some Muslims used this dua to benefit from one million good deeds, which is wrong and marketed as Diaf in several Hadith books.
Daif Hadith about marketplace: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said: “Whoever enters the marketplace and says: ‘Lā ilāha illallāh waḥdahu lā sharīka lah, Lahu ‘l-mulku wa lahu ‘l-ḥamd, Yuḥyī wa yumīt, wa huwa ḥayyun lā yamūt, Biyadihi ‘l-khayr, wa huwa `alā kulli shay’in Qadīr.’ Allah shall record a million good deeds for him, wipe a million evil deeds away from him, and raise a million ranks for him.” —Jami` at-Tirmidhi 3428
Best Dua to Enter Marketplace from Hadith
Here is the supplication made by the Holy Prophet (PBUH) when entering the marketplace.
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ خَيْرَ هَذِهِ السُّوقِ وَخَيْرِ مَا فِيهَا وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّهَا وَشَرِّ مَا فِيهَا اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ أَنْ أُصِيبَ فِيهَا صَفْقَةً خَاسِرَةً
Dua for entering marketplace in English transliteration: Bismillāhi, Allāhumma innī as’aluka khayra hādhihis-sūqi wa khayra mā fīhā, wa a‘ūdhu bika min sharrihā wa sharri mā fīhā, Allāhumma innī a‘ūdhu bika an uṣība fīhā ṣafqatān khāsirah.
Translation: In the name of God. O God, I ask Thee for the good of this market and the good of what it contains, and I seek refuge in Thee from its evil and the evil of what it contains. O God, I seek refuge in Thee lest I get a bad bargain in it.
Hadith: Buraida reported that when the Prophet entered the market he said, “In the name of God. O God, I ask Thee for the good of this market and the good of what it contains, and I seek refuge in Thee from its evil and the evil of what it contains. O God, I seek refuge in Thee lest I get a bad bargain in it.” Baihaqi transmitted it in [Kitab] ad-Da‘ awat al-kabir. —Mishkat al-Masabih 2456
When is the best time to recite the dua for marketplace?
The best time to say the marketplace dua is before entering it. Here is an example of how you can use this dua in your daily life.
- Suppose you have to go to the market to do groceries. You recite the dua for leaving home and get into the car to drive to the marketplace.
- Before starting the car, you recite the dua for traveling and the dua for driving and seek Allah’s protection for the journey.
- Park your car safely and recite the dua when entering the marketplace.
- Greet the merchant or customer with the Islamic greetings. ‘Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh.’
- Always say Bismillah before making a deal and double-check the items before leaving the shop. It would be best if you also recited the dua for success for getting an ideal deal.
- After purchasing goods from the market, say Alhamdulillah and recite the dua to thank Allah.
What are the benefits of dua for entering the marketplace?
The dua for entering the marketplace holds several spiritual, personal, and practical benefits for Muslims who sincerely recite it. Here are some key benefits:
1. Increased Blessings (Barakah)
Reciting the dua invokes blessings and barakah in one’s transactions and work. The marketplace is a hub for trade, and seeking Allah’s blessings can result in increased prosperity and success in one’s dealings. Here is the best dua to seek Allah’s guidance for every aspect of life.
2. Protection from Shaytan
The marketplace is often seen as a place where Shaytan can tempt people into dishonesty, greed, or distraction from the remembrance of Allah. Reciting the dua helps protect against such influences and keeps a person spiritually grounded. We should also recite the supplication for forgiveness for our previous sins.
3. Reminder of Allah’s Supremacy
By reciting the dua, a person remembers that Allah is the ultimate provider and controller of all wealth and sustenance. This prevents one from becoming overly attached to worldly gains and keeps one’s intentions pure. Recite the 2nd Kalam as a reminder of Allah’s supremacy.
4. Gaining Good Deeds
It is narrated that reciting this dua can lead to the accumulation of abundant good deeds. This dua for the marketplace will stop you from doing bad things and invoke Allah’s mercy. Here is dua for a good day.
5. Spiritual Mindfulness in a Worldly Setting
The marketplace can be a place full of distractions. Reciting this dua keeps the believer spiritually connected, reminding them of their faith while engaged in worldly affairs. Recite the 4th Kalma regularly when you are in the market.
6. Seeking Halal Provision
This dua serves as a reminder to engage in ethical and halal trade practices, emphasizing honesty, fairness, and avoiding deception. By making this intention, a person ensures that their earnings are pure and permissible in Islam. Here is the dua for Rizq and wealth increment.
7. Protection from Financial Loss
With Allah’s blessings, this dua can serve as a safeguard against unnecessary financial losses or bad investments. It is a way of seeking divine intervention to ensure financial stability. Recite the dua for debt relief and the dua for patience if you are in debt.
Wrap Up
You will definitely feel the difference after reciting the dua for the marketplace. Reciting the dua will add Allah’s protection and mercy for your deal and you wont make a bad bargain.
We have listed the best marketplace dua and dua for entering the marketplace from Sahish Hadith. We hope you will find this guide useful and share it with other Muslims.
FAQs
What is the dua for the marketplace in Arabic?
لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ لَهُ الْمُلْكُ وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ يُحْيِي وَيُمِيتُ وَهُوَ حَيٌّ لَا يَمُوتُ بِيَدِهِ الْخُيْرُ وَهُوَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٍ
What is the dua for entering marketplace in Arabic?
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ خَيْرَ هَذِهِ السُّوقِ وَخَيْرِ مَا فِيهَا وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّهَا وَشَرِّ مَا فِيهَا اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ أَنْ أُصِيبَ فِيهَا صَفْقَةً خَاسِرَةً
What is the dua for marketplace in English?
Lā ilāha illallāh waḥdahu lā sharīka lah, Lahu ‘l-mulku wa lahu ‘l-ḥamd, Yuḥyī wa yumīt, wa huwa ḥayyun lā yamūt, Biyadihi ‘l-khayr, wa huwa `alā kulli shay’in Qadīr.
You should recite this dua for entering the marketplace in English transliteration: Bismillāhi, Allāhumma innī as’aluka khayra hādhihis-sūqi wa khayra mā fīhā, wa a‘ūdhu bika min sharrihā wa sharri mā fīhā, Allāhumma innī a‘ūdhu bika an uṣība fīhā ṣafqatān khāsirah.
Can I recite these dua before entering supermarkets and marts?
Yes, you can recite any of the abovementioned supplications before entering the supermarkets and marts.
You can also recite them as dua for entering grocery stores and Bazar.
What else should you know?
Here is a list of a few powerful dua you should know.
