Dua when entering the marketplace
Dua when entering the marketplace: a dhikr of Tawhid recited on entering a place of trade or a crowded place, for which great reward is promised.
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Arabic
لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ، لَهُ الْمُلْكُ وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ، يُحْيِي وَيُمِيتُ وَهُوَ حَيٌّ لَا يَمُوتُ، بِيَدِهِ الْخَيْرُ وَهُوَ عَلَىٰ كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ
- Transliteration
- La ilaha illallahu wahdahu la sharika lah, lahul-mulku wa lahul-hamd, yuhyi wa yumit, wa huwa hayyun la yamut, biyadihil-khayr, wa huwa ala kulli shay'in qadir.
- Meaning
- There is no deity worthy of worship except Allah, alone, without partner. His is the dominion and His is the praise. He gives life and causes death, while He Himself is Living and does not die. All good is in His hand, and He is capable of all things.
When it is recited
It is recited on entering a marketplace, a shopping centre, or crowded places.
Virtue
The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) stated that great reward is recorded for whoever enters the marketplace and recites this dua.
Sources
This dua is based on the Quran and hadith sources below.
- HadithJami at-Tirmidhi, 3428
It is reported in Jami at-Tirmidhi, hasan, as the dua recited on entering the marketplace.
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this dua.
Why is the dua for entering the marketplace recited?
It is recited to remember Allah and earn great reward in the marketplace, a place considered prone to heedlessness.Dua when entering the marketplace: what are the Arabic, transliteration and meaning?
“La ilaha illallahu wahdahu...biyadihil-khayr...”: a dua in Jami at-Tirmidhi affirming Tawhid.