How Can I Drive Satan Out of My Home?

Compiled by: Dr. Raza Abdullah Pasha (Hafizahullah)

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​

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.

Conclusion​

The recitation of Surah Al-Baqarah, along with regular acts of worship and adherence to the Sunnah, ensures the departure of Satan from your home. A house filled with the remembrance of Allah becomes a place of peace and blessings, uninhabitable for Satan and his companions.