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To what extent is the circulating message valid that advises the continuous recitation of verse 80 from Surat Al-Isra upon entering and exiting places to attain ease and success, considering it an ongoing charity (Sadaqah Jariyah) when sent to others?

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The scholars have stated that the verse: (And say, "My Lord, cause me to enter with a [true and honest] entrance and cause me to exit with a [true and honest] exit") was revealed concerning the Prophet's, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, departure from Mecca and his entry into Medina. There is no harm in supplicating with this verse after understanding its original meaning, and it is a form of drawing inspiration from the supplications of the Holy Qur'an, meaning that Allah should make one's affairs based on truthfulness. Some exegetes have stated that the verse has a general meaning. As for the specific virtues mentioned for this supplication, all of that is an overreach and speaking about Allah without knowledge. The Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, taught us the supplication for leaving the home: (In the name of Allah, I rely upon Allah; there is no might and no power except with Allah), and it is then said: (You have been guided, sufficed, and protected), or (O Allah, we seek refuge in You from going astray or being led astray, from oppressing or being oppressed, from acting ignorantly or having ignorance acted upon us).

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