Chapter on Supplication When Purchasing Animals

Hadith.3759 - Umar ibn Ibrahim narrated from Abu Al-Hasan (as) who said: "Whoever buys an animal should stand on its left side, hold its forelock with his right hand, and recite over its head: Surah Al-Fatiha: the Opening of the Book, Surah Al-Ikhlas (Qul Huwa Allahu Ahad), Surah Al-Falaq and Surah Al-Nas (the two Mu'awwidhatayn) - two chapters of seeking refuge The last verses of Surah Al-Hashr, The last verse of Surah Bani Isra'il (Al-Isra'): 'Say, call upon Allah (swt) or call upon the Most Merciful', Ayat Al-Kursi Verily, this will serve as protection for the animal from afflictions."

Translation: Bab Ul Qaim Publications·Thaqalayn link·The Arabic above is the original.

Hadith.3760 - Ibn Faddal narrated from Thalabah ibn Maymun, from Abu Abdillah (as) who said: "When you purchase a bondwoman, say: O Allah (swt), I seek Your (swt) counsel and ask for Your (swt) guidance. And when you purchase an animal or livestock, say: O Allah (swt), decree for me the longest life, the greatest benefit, and the best outcome among them."

Translation: Bab Ul Qaim Publications·Thaqalayn link·The Arabic above is the original.