Is the Dhikr for entering the marketplace recited when entering a supermarket, a grocery store, or a shop that sells goods?
The hadith about the supplication for entering the marketplace, which states, "There is no god but Allah alone, without partner; to Him belongs all sovereignty and praise; He gives life and causes death, and He is the Ever-Living who does not die; in His hand is all good, and He is over all things competent," has been a subject of scholarly disagreement regarding its ruling, falling into three main opinions: The first opinion describes it as extremely weak and objectionable (munkar). The second opinion describes it as slightly weak. The third opinion considers it good (hasan) and acceptable. The most prevalent opinion is that the hadith is weak.
Assuming the hadith is authentic or only slightly weak, there is no harm for a Muslim to recite this dhikr, seeking its reward. Whether the specific reward mentioned is established or not, one will still receive the general reward for remembering Allah. "Marketplace" (Suq) conventionally refers to any place where shops and goods gather, including large markets and commercial complexes (malls). The dhikr is recommended upon entering the marketplace once, not at every shop. As for individual shops like grocery stores and pharmacies, it does not appear that they are considered marketplaces, but the general remembrance of Allah within them remains permissible and desirable.
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