Dua for Entering the Market
Source: Sahih Muslim 1342
لَاإِلَٰهَإِلَّاٱللَّهُوَحْدَهُلَاشَرِيكَلَهُ،لَهُٱلْمُلْكُوَلَهُٱلْحَمْدُيُحْيِيوَيُمِيتُوَهُوَحَيٌّلَّايَمُوتُ،بِيَدِهِٱلْخَيْرُوَهُوَعَلَىٰكُلِّشَيْءٍقَدِيرٌ
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Transliteration
Lā ilāha illā Allāhu waḥdahu lā sharīka lahu, lahul-mulku wa lahul-ḥamdu yuḥyī wa yumītu wa huwa ḥayyun lā yamūtu, bi-yadihil-khayru wa huwa ‘alā kulli shay’in qadīr.
Translation
None has the right to be worshipped except Allah, alone, without partner. To Allah belongs all sovereignty and praise. He brings life and causes death, and He is ever-living and never dies. In His hand is all good, and He is Able to do all things.
Context
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this supplication to be recited upon entering the marketplace. It is a declaration of Tawhid, acknowledging Allah's sole dominion and power over all affairs, including the bustling commerce of the market.
Benefit
Reciting this dua affirms Tawhid and acknowledges Allah's control over all provision and commerce, seeking His blessings and protection from the potential ills of the market.
When to Recite
Upon entering any market or place of commerce, once.