112. Dua for Entering the Market (Masnun Dua)
Dua for Entering the Market in Arabic
لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ، لَهُ الْمُلْكُ، وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ، يُحْيِي وَيُمِيتُ، وَهُوَ حَيٌّ لَا يَمُوتُ، بِيَدِهِ الْخَيْرُ، وَهُوَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ
Dua for Entering the Market English Transliteration
Laa ilaaha illallahu wa'hdahu laa sharika lahu, lahul-mulku wa lahul-'hamdu, yu'hyi wa yumitu, wa Huwa 'hayyun laa yamutu, bi yadihil-khairu, wa Huwa 'ala kulli shay’in Qadir.
Dua for Entering the Market English Translation
None has the right to be worshiped but Allah alone, with no partner, to Him belongs all sovereignty and to Him is the praise, He gives life and gives death, and He is Ever-Living and does not die; in His Hand is all goodness and He is Able to do all things.
Umar ibn al-Khattab (RA) said that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “Whoever enters the marketplace and says these words, Allah shall record a million good deeds for him, wipe a million evil deeds away from him, raise a million ranks for him and build a palace in Jannah for him.”
Hadith about the Dua
Arabic Text
حَدَّثَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ مَنِيعٍ، حَدَّثَنَا يَزِيدُ بْنُ هَارُونَ، أَخْبَرَنَا أَزْهَرُ بْنُ سِنَانٍ، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ وَاسِعٍ، قَالَ قَدِمْتُ مَكَّةَ فَلَقِيَنِي أَخِي سَالِمُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عُمَرَ فَحَدَّثَنِي عَنْ أَبِيهِ عَنْ جَدِّهِ أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ " مَنْ دَخَلَ السُّوقَ فَقَالَ لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لاَ شَرِيكُ لَهُ لَهُ الْمُلْكُ وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ يُحْيِي وَيُمِيتُ وَهُوَ حَىٌّ لاَ يَمُوتُ بِيَدِهِ الْخَيْرُ وَهُوَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ كَتَبَ اللَّهُ لَهُ أَلْفَ أَلْفِ حَسَنَةٍ وَمَحَا عَنْهُ أَلْفَ أَلْفِ سَيِّئَةٍ وَرَفَعَ لَهُ أَلْفَ أَلْفِ دَرَجَةٍ " . قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ غَرِيبٌ . وَقَدْ رَوَاهُ عَمْرُو بْنُ دِينَارٍ - وَهُوَ قَهْرَمَانُ آلِ الزُّبَيْرِ عَنْ سَالِمِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، هَذَا الْحَدِيثَ نَحْوَهُ.
Salim bin Abdullah bin Umar narrated from his father, from his grandfather, that : the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “Whoever enters the marketplace and says: ‘There is none worthy of worship except Allah, Alone, without partner, to Him belongs the dominion, and to Him is all the praise, He gives life and causes death, He is Living and does not die, in His Hand is the good, and He has power over all things, (Lā ilāha illallāh, waḥdahu lā sharīka lahu, lahul-mulku wa lahul-ḥamdu, yuḥyī wa yumītu, wa huwa ḥayyun lā yamūtu, biyadihil-khairu, 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.” [Hasan (Albani). Tirmidhi: 3428]
Benefits of dua entering market
Bringing blessings and success to daily business
- Brings huge rewards for reciting la ilaha illallahu wahdahu la sharika lahu in the marketplace
- Dua entering market wipes away many sins and raises one's status
- Helps bring barakah and protection to your business dealings
- Remembers Allahin busy places where heedlessness is common
- Brings goodness and safety to all activities in the market
- Helps keep the heart connected to Allahis one during worldly activities
When to Recite dua entering market
Best times for reciting dua for market blessings
- Before stepping into any kind of market or shopping area for dua for market
- Upon entering a new business place or starting a business day for dua for business
- Each time visiting a crowded market to remember la ilaha illa allah
- During busy sales or trade in commercial places as a dua for success in business
- When shopping for family needs or personal items for extra protection
How to Perform dua entering market
Easy steps for reciting dua entering market daily
- Before you enter the market, pause and face the entrance for masnun dua
- Recite la ilaha illallahu wahdahu la sharika lahu with full attention
- Try to reflect on the meaning of la illaha illAllahand believe there is no god but Allah
- Make intention that this dua for market brings blessings and safety to you and others
- Continue with your shopping or business while keeping zikr Allahin your heart
Summary
The dua entering market is a special masnun dua for Muslims when entering places of trade. Saying la ilaha illallahu wahdahu la sharika lahu brings peace, blessings, and forgiveness from Allah. This Islamic dua helps keep us mindful that Allahis one and brings goodness in all our dealings.
Including this dua for market in daily life protects from harm and fills business with barakah. Reciting this masnoon dua reminds us to stay thankful and humble, helping us get rewards both here and in the next life.