"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."