Hajj is Muslims’ ultimate spiritual retreat, enabling them to ask for whatever their heart desires. As muslims, we believe that Allah Almighty listens to us closely during this pilgrimage, and there is a greater chance of acceptance for all the Duas we make. Therefore, you must know about the essential Duas to recite during each step of Hajj to ensure you make the most of your spiritual retreat.
There are some Duas and supplications that you can recite during each Hajj ritual, but you are free to recite supplications of your choice.
If you are among the thousands of Canadian citizens who have booked their Hajj packages for this year, it is time that you start preparing your Dua list, too. Here are some essential Duas that you must add to the list.
Essential Duas to Recite During Hajj
Dua to Recite While Entering the State of Ihram
The first and foremost ritual of both Hajj and Umrah is entering the state of Ihram. This state of purity makes your heart and soul ready for the sacred pilgrimage. Here is a Dua that you can recite while entering the holy state.
Arabic:
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّيْ أُرِيْدُ الْعُمْرَةَ فَيَسِّرْهَا لِيْ وَتَقَبَّلْهَا مِنِّيْ
Transliteration:
Allāhumma innī urīdu l-‘umrata fa yassirhā lī wa taqabbalhā minnī
Translation:
O Allah, I intend to perform Umrah. Make it easy for me and accept it from me.
Talbiyah (Dua Recited While Approaching Haram)
Once you have entered the state of Ihram, you must start reciting the Talbiyah. You can recite it as much as you can while you make your way towards the Holy Kaabah. Prophet ﷺ recited it, too.
Arabic:
لَبَّيْكَ اللَّهُمَّ لَبَّيْكَ، لَبَّيْكَ لَا شَرِيكَ لَكَ لَبَّيْكَ، إِنَّ الْحَمْدَ وَالنِّعْمَةَ لَكَ وَالْمُلْكَ، لَا شَرِيكَ لَكَ
Transliteration:
Labbayka Allahumma labbayk, labbayka laa shareeka laka labbayk, innal-hamda wan-ni‘mata laka wal-mulk, laa shareeka lak.
— Sahih Muslim, Book 7, Hadith 267 (also found in Bukhari 1549)
Translation:
“Here I am, O Allah, here I am. Here I am, You have no partner, here I am. Truly, all praise and blessings are Yours, and so is the dominion. You have no partner.”
Dua to Recite During Tawaf
You can recite any supplication you want. Here is a supplication that the Prophet (SAW) recited and is thus quite frequently recited by the pilgrims.
Arabic:
رَبَّنَا آتِنَا فِي الدُّنْيَا حَسَنَةً، وَفِي الْآخِرَةِ حَسَنَةً، وَقِنَا عَذَابَ النَّارِ
Transliteration:
Rabbanaa aatina fid-dunyaa hasanah, wa fil-aakhirati hasanah, wa qinaa ‘adhaaban-naar.
Translation:
“Our Lord, give us good in this world and good in the Hereafter, and save us from the punishment of the Fire.”
(Surah Al-Baqarah 2:201)
Dua to Recite While Drinking Zamzam Water
You can recite the following Dua when you drink the holy Zamzam water.
Arabic:
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا وَاسِعًا، وَشِفَاءً مِّنْ كُلِّ دَاءٍ
Transliteration:
Allahumma inni as’aluka ‘ilman naafi‘an, wa rizqan waasi‘an, wa shifaa’an min kulli daa’in.
Translation:
“O Allah! I ask You for beneficial knowledge, wide sustenance, and a cure from every illness.”
Dua to Recite During Sa’i
Here are the supplications that pilgrims recite while performing Sa’i.
When starting Sa’i at SafaArabic:
إِنَّ الصَّفَا وَالْمَرْوَةَ مِن شَعَائِرِ اللَّهِ…
Transliteration:
Inna as-Safa wal-Marwata min sha‘aa’irillaah…
(Recite the full verse if possible from Surah Al-Baqarah 2:158)
At the top of Safa or Marwah, say:
Arabic:
اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ، اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ، اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ، لا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ، لَهُ الْمُلْكُ وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ، يُحْيِي وَيُمِيتُ وَهُوَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ، لا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ، أَنْجَزَ وَعْدَهُ، وَنَصَرَ عَبْدَهُ، وَهَزَمَ الْأَحْزَابَ وَحْدَهُ
Transliteration:
Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar. Laa ilaaha illallaahu wahdahu laa shareeka lah. Lahul-mulku wa lahul-hamdu, yuhyee wa yumeet, wa huwa ‘alaa kulli shay’in qadeer. Laa ilaaha illallaahu wahdah, anjaza wa‘dah, wa nasara ‘abdah, wa hazamal-ahzaaba wahdah.
Translation:
“Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest. There is no god except Allah alone, without partner. His is the dominion and His is the praise. He gives life and causes death, and He has power over all things. There is no god except Allah alone, He fulfilled His promise, supported His servant, and defeated the enemy forces alone.”
Dua to Recite While Standing on Mount Arafat
Here is a dua that you can recite at Mount Arafat and indulge in personal duas and supplications. Prophet Muhammad ﷺ recited this dua and claimed that the Prophets before him recited it, too (Tirmidhi, Hadith 3585).
Arabic:
لَا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ، لَهُ الْمُلْكُ وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ، وَهُوَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ
Transliteration:
Laa ilaaha illallaahu wahdahu laa shareeka lah, lahul-mulku wa lahul-hamdu, wa huwa ‘ala kulli shay’in qadeer.
Translation:
“There is no god but Allah alone, without partner. His is the kingdom and His is the praise, and He has power over all things.”
Dua to Recite While Performing Rami
While stoning the devil, pilgrims say:
Arabic:
اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ
Transliteration:
Allahu Akbar
Translation:
“Allah is the Greatest”
Dua to Recite During Qurbani
Here is a supplication that you can recite while offering Qurbani.
Arabic:
بِسْمِ اللهِ، اللهُ أَكْبَرُ، اللَّهُمَّ هَذَا مِنِّي
Transliteration:
Bismillaahi, Allahu Akbar, Allahumma haadha minnee.
Translation:
“In the name of Allah, Allah is the Greatest. O Allah, this is from me.”
Final Words
If you have contacted an Islamic travel agency and have already planned your Hajj this year, it is time that you start preparing for the pilgrimage, too. Undoubtedly, learning about essential Duas to recite during each step of Hajj is very important. You can recite the Duas mentioned above and make any other supplications that you want to during your Hajj.
