What should you say when you’re standing before the Kaaba? If you’re preparing for Hajj or Umrah, knowing the right dua for Hajj and Umrah can help you feel more confident and focused throughout this sacred journey.
From entering Ihram and reciting the Talbiyah to performing Tawaf and Sa’i, the Quran and Sunnah teach authentic duas and dhikr for different stages of the pilgrimage.
In this guide, you’ll find the essential Hajj and Umrah duas to learn before beginning your sacred journey, along with when and where to recite them.
Why Are Duas Important During Hajj and Umrah?
Making dua during Hajj and Umrah is one of the most meaningful acts of worship a pilgrim can perform. The Prophet ﷺ described those who perform Hajj and Umrah as guests of Allah.
Abu Hurairah (R) narrated that Allah’s Messanger ﷺ said:
الْحَاجُّ وَالْعُمَّارُ وَفْدُ اللَّهِ إِنْ دَعَوْهُ أجابَهمْ وإِنِ استَغفروهُ غَفرَ لهمْ
Meaning: “Those who perform the hajj and those who perform the ‘umrah are people who have come to visit Allah. If they supplicate Him, He will respond to them, and if they ask Him for forgiveness, He will forgive them.” [Mishkat al Masabih: 2536]
Hajj and Umrah give Muslims many opportunities to turn to Allah with sincere dua, dhikr, and istighfar. Pilgrims can make dua throughout their journey, especially at important places and times such as Arafah, during Tawaf, and while performing the rites of Hajj and Umrah.
The Day of Arafah is particularly significant. The Prophet ﷺ said that the best supplication is the supplication made on the Day of Arafah. It is a day of immense mercy and forgiveness, making it an especially important time for pilgrims to increase their dua and remembrance of Allah.
Therefore, pilgrims should learn the authentic Hajj and Umrah duas from the Quran and Sunnah before travelling. Knowing the recommended duas for each stage of Hajj and Umrah can help pilgrims make the most of these blessed days while keeping their worship connected to the teachings of Islam.
List of Duas for Hajj and Umrah in Arabic and English
1. Dua for Travelling
Say three times:
اَللّٰهُ أَكْبَرُ
Meaning: “Allah is the Most Great.”
..and then say:
سُبْحَانَ الَّذِيْ سَخَّرَ لَنَا هٰذَا وَمَا كُنَّا لَهُ مُقْرِنِيْنَ، وَإِنَّا إِلَى رَبِّنَا لَمُنْقَلِبُوْنَ
Meaning: “Glory is to Him Who has provided this for us though we could never have had it by our efforts. Surely, unto our Lord we are returning.” [Hisnul Muslim 207]
Check out our blog for more duas for travelling.
2. Dua at the Miqat
It is Sunnah to recite Tasbih, Tahlil, and Takbeer before entering into Ihram for Hajj or Umrah.
سُبْحَانَ اللّٰهِ ، لَا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا اللّٰهُ ، اَللّٰهُ أَكْبَرُ
Meaning: “Glory be to Allah, there is no god but Allah, Allah is Most Great.” [Sahih Bukhari]
3. Talbiyah of Hajj and Umrah
لَبَّيْكَ اَللّٰهُمَّ لَبَّيْكَ، لَبَّيْكَ لَا شَرِيْكَ لَكَ لَبَّيْكَ، إِنَّ الْحَمْدَ، وَالنِّعْمَةَ، لَكَ وَالْمُلْكَ، لَا شَرِيْكَ لَكَ
Meaning: At Your service, Allah, at Your service. At Your service, You have no partner, at Your service. Truly all praise, favour and sovereignty is Yours. You have no partner. [Sunan Ibn Majah]
4. Dua to Say During Tawaf
There is no report from the Prophet ﷺ concerning du`as and adhkar to be recited in tawaf. You may offer whatever supplication you like or recite any dhikr.
5. Dua at Safa Cliff
When near to Safa cliff say:
إِنَّ ٱلصَّفَا وَٱلْمَرْوَةَ مِن شَعَآئِرِ ٱللَّهِ ۖ فَمَنْ حَجَّ ٱلْبَيْتَ أَوِ ٱعْتَمَرَ فَلَا جُنَاحَ عَلَيْهِ أَن يَطَّوَّفَ بِهِمَا ۚ وَمَن تَطَوَّعَ خَيْرًۭا فَإِنَّ ٱللَّهَ شَاكِرٌ عَلِيمٌ
Meaning: Indeed, ˹the hills of˺ Ṣafa and Marwah are among the symbols of Allah. So whoever makes the major or minor pilgrimage to the ˹Sacred˺ House, let them walk between ˹the two hills˺. And whoever does good willingly, Allah is truly Appreciative, All-Knowing. [Sura Al-Baqarah: 158]
At the top of Safa, the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said Tahlil.
وَقَفَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم عَلَى الصَّفَا يُهَلِّلُ اللَّهَ عَزَّ وَجَلَّ وَيَدْعُو بَيْنَ ذَلِكَ
Meaning: “The Prophet ﷺ stood atop as-Safa proclaiming the Tahlil of Allah (saying La ilaha illallah) and supplicating in between that.” [Sunan An Nasai: 2973]
6. Dua at Marwa Cliff
He ﷺ did the same at Marwa cliff as Safa, except that he did not recite the Ayah stated before.
7. Saying Takbir When Passing the Black Stone
The Prophet ﷺ circled the Ka’bah on a camel. Every time he reached the black stone, he would point to it with something (his staff) and say:
اَللّٰهُ أَكْبَرُ
Meaning: “Allah is the Most Great.” [Hisnul Muslim: 116]
8. Dua to Say Between Yemeni Corner and Black Stone
رَبَّـنَا آتِنَا فِي الدُّنْيَا حَسَنَةً وَفِي الآخِرَةِ حَسَنَةً وَقِنَا عَذَابَ النَّارِ
Meaning: “Our Lord! Grant us the good of this world and the Hereafter, and protect us from the torment of the Fire.” [Sahih Ibn Hibban: 3826]
9. Dua to Say at Mash’ar al-Haram i.e. at Muzdalifa
Jaabir (R) said: “He ﷺ rode al-Qaswaa (his camel) until he reached al-Mash’ar al-Haraam, he then faced the Qiblah, supplicated to Allah,
اَللّٰهُ أَكْبَرُ
Meaning: “Allah is the Most Great.”
and extolled His greatness
لَا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا اللّٰهُ
Meaning: “None has the right to be worshipped but Allah alone”
and oneness.
اَللّٰهُ اَحَدٌ
Meaning: “Allah is the one”
He stood until the sun shone but left before it rose.
[Hisnul Muslim: 120]
10. Dua at Arafah
The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: “The best of supplications is the supplication on the day of ‘Arafah and the best which I and the Prophets before me have said is:
لَا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا اللّٰهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيْكَ لَهُ، لَهُ الْمُلْكُ وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ وَهُوَ عَلَی كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيْرٌ
Meaning: “None has the right to be worshipped but Allah alone, Who has no partner. His is the dominion and His is the praise, and He is Able to do all things.” [Hisnul Muslim: 119]
11. When Throwing Pebbles at Jamraat
Say:
اَللّٰهُ أَكْبَرُ
Meaning: “Allah is the most great” [Hisnul Muslim: 121]
12. Saying Labbaik at Dhul Hulaifah
Umar (R) narrated:
رَأَيْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَرْكَبُ رَاحِلَتَهُ بِذِي الْحُلَيْفَةِ ثُمَّ يُهِلُّ حَتَّى تَسْتَوِيَ بِهِ قَائِمَةً
Meaning: “I saw that Allah’s Messenger ﷺ used to ride on his Mount at Dhul Hulaifa and used to start saying, “Labbaik” when the Mount stood upright.” [Sahih al Bukhari: 1514]
13. Takbeer-E-Tashreek
Say this Takbeer after every Fard Salah from Fajr of 9th of Dhul Hijjah to Asr of 13th of Dhul Hijjah. Men should pronounce Takbeer loudly and women softly after each obligatory prayer.
اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ لَا إلَهَ إلَّا اللَّهُ وَاَللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ وَلِلَّهِ الْحَمْد
Meaning: “Allah is the greatest, Allah is the greatest. There is no deity besides Allah and Allah is the greatest. Allah is the greatest and all praises are for Allah only.”
14. Dua During Drinking Zamzam Water
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَعَمَلًا مُتَقَبَّلًا
Meaning: “O Allah! I ask you for beneficial knowledge, and pure sustenance, and accepted actions”. [Sunan Ibn Majah]
15. Dua When Slaughtering Animal
بِسْمِ اللّٰهِ وَاللّٰهُ أَكْبَرُ [اَللّٰهُمَّ مِنْكَ وَلَكَ] اَللّٰهُمَّ تَقَبَّلْ مِنِّيْ
Meaning: “With the Name of Allah, Allah is the Most Great! [O Allah, from You and to You.] O Allah, accept it from me.” [Hisnul Muslim: 127]
16. Dua for Return from Hajj, Umrah
When returning from Hajj and other journeys, say this dua:
آيِبُونَ تَائِبُونَ عَابِدُونَ لِرَبِّنَا حَامِدُونَ
Meaning: “We return, repentant, worshipping, prostrating and praising our Lord.” [Sahih Muslim]
Frequenly Asked Questions
What is the best app for learning hajj and Umrah duas?
If you are preparing for Hajj or Umrah, the Sadiq App is a useful option for learning and memorising duas. It provides authentic duas with Arabic text, transliteration, translations, and audio, making it easier to read, understand, and practise them before and during your journey.
What should I say to someone going for Hajj?
There is no specific dua. You can simply say: May Allah accept your Hajj, forgive your sins, make your journey easy, and bring you home safely. Please remember me in your duas.
A sincere dua is more important than finding a complicated or specially designed message.
What is the best dua for Hajj and Umrah acceptance?
There is no specific Sunnah dua that guarantees the acceptance of Hajj or Umrah. You can sincerely ask Allah to accept your worship and efforts. A simple dua is: Allāhumma taqabbal minnī (O Allah, accept from me.).
You can also ask Allah to accept your Hajj or Umrah, forgive your shortcomings, and bring you closer to Him.
Conclusion
Performing Hajj in the House of Allah is a great honour for any Muslim. Making abundant du’a during Hajj increases the chances of your Hajj being accepted and helps ensure it is performed according to the Sunnah.
That’s why every Hujjaj (pilgrim) should learn these Hajj du’as and make as much supplication to Allah as possible during the blessed days of Hajj. May Allah accept the Hajj of our Muslim brothers and sisters and grant acceptance to their du’as, Ameen.
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