Is it prescribed to say, “O Allah, I entrust my family and my wealth to You,” when leaving for work?
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Question:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. This questioner says: Regarding the one who says, “O Allah, I entrust my family and my wealth to You,” when leaving the house, and if he is not traveling, does he say this when leaving the house for work or otherwise, or is it a religious innovation (bid'ah)?
Answer:
By Allah, I do not know of any basis for this; I do not know. I do not know of any basis for this, and I do not know. Yes.
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. This questioner says: Regarding the one who says, “O Allah, I entrust my family and my wealth to You,” when leaving the house, and if he is not traveling, does he say this when leaving the house for work or otherwise, or is it a religious innovation (bid'ah)?
Answer:
By Allah, I do not know of any basis for this; I do not know. I do not know of any basis for this, and I do not know. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [3436/1583] هل يشرع قول "اللهم إني أستودعك أهلي ومالي" عند الخروج للعمل؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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