Compiled by: Dr. Raza Abdullah Pasha (Hafizahullah)
The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said:
"Do not make your houses like graves. Indeed, Satan flees from the house in which Surah Al-Baqarah is recited."
[Sahih Muslim, Hadith 780]
Answer
The best way to keep Satan (Iblis) and his companions away from your home is through acts of worship and recitation of the Quran, as emphasized in the following narration:Recitation of Surah Al-Baqarah
Narrated by Abu Hurairah (RA):The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said:
"Do not make your houses like graves. Indeed, Satan flees from the house in which Surah Al-Baqarah is recited."
[Sahih Muslim, Hadith 780]
Practical Steps to Drive Satan Away
- Recite Surah Al-Baqarah Regularly
- Make it a habit to recite Surah Al-Baqarah in your home frequently. If possible, complete its recitation in one sitting or across multiple sittings.
- Establish Acts of Worship in the Home
- Perform Salah (prayers) regularly in the house.
- Engage in daily Adhkar (remembrances), including the morning and evening supplications.
- Avoid Sinful Activities
- Keep the home free of music, vulgar content, and any actions that invite disobedience to Allah.
- Avoid neglecting the remembrance of Allah, as such neglect provides a foothold for Satan.
- Use Sunnah Remedies and Practices
- Begin each action in your home with Bismillah (In the name of Allah).
- Recite Ayat-ul-Kursi (Al-Baqarah: 255) and the last two verses of Surah Al-Baqarah (Al-Baqarah: 285-286) daily for protection.
Benefits of Surah Al-Baqarah
- It is a shield against Satan and his whisperings.
- It creates an environment of tranquility and blessings in the home.
- Reciting it keeps the house spiritually alive, preventing it from becoming like a graveyard devoid of remembrance.