If you’re longing to undertake the journey of Hajj but are faced with obstacles or seeking the means to do so, this dua is for you. It reflects the intent and asks Allah to facilitate the means to perform Hajj:
“O Allah facilitate ease for me in this intention that I have to perform Hajj. O the Almighty do not make it complicated for me to proceed for Hajj/pilgrimage and allow me to complete the act with goodness and prosperity.”
Dua for Saving Up for Hajj and Umrah
Dua for Saving Up for Hajj and Umrah
This dua is meant for those who aspire to perform Hajj or Umrah but are currently saving up or seeking the financial means to do so. It’s a prayer asking for Allah’s assistance in facilitating the financial aspects:
“O Allah! Suffice me with what You have made lawful instead of what You have made unlawful, and make me independent of all others besides You.”
Another dua is:
“O Allah, forgive me, have mercy on me, guide me, and provide for me.”
These duas embody the spiritual and practical aspects of preparing for Hajj and Umrah, reflecting the believer’s reliance on Allah for both intention and provision. They are based on the Islamic principles of supplicating for one’s needs, and asking for Allah’s guidance, provision, and facilitation of good deeds.
In Islamic tradition, there’s a wide acceptance of making personal duas, in one’s own words, for any sincere desire or need, including the wish to perform Hajj and Umrah.
Muslims are encouraged to make dua in any language and to express their specific needs and desires to Allah, as He understands all languages and knows the intentions behind all requests. The essence of dua is in its sincerity, faith, and trust in Allah’s wisdom and timing.
Dua for Intention to Make Hajj
For the intention (niyyah) to perform Hajj, which is a crucial step before embarking on this spiritual journey, the following dua can be made. This supplication reflects the pilgrim’s commitment and seeks Allah’s acceptance and help in fulfilling this important pillar of Islam:
Allahumma Innee Ureedul Hajja fa Yassir-hu lee wa Taqabbal-hu Minnee.
Translation:
“O Allah, I intend to perform Hajj, so make it easy for me and accept it from me.”
It’s important to note that making the niyyah (intention) for Hajj is a personal moment between the believer and Allah. The intention is made in the heart, and articulating it through dua adds to the spiritual preparation for the pilgrimage.
Dua for Travelling
For those embarking on the journey of Hajj, the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) taught a specific dua for traveling, which can also be recited when setting out for Hajj. This supplication seeks protection, guidance, and ease during the journey:
Transliteration: Bismillah, tawakkaltu ‘alallah, wa la hawla wa la quwwata illa billah.
Translation:
“I begin with the Name of Allah; I trust in Allah; there is no altering of conditions but by the Power of Allah.”
This dua, while general, is particularly poignant when setting out for such a significant journey as Hajj, reflecting the pilgrim’s reliance on Allah for safety, success, and protection throughout the pilgrimage.
It encompasses both the spiritual and worldly aspects of travel, asking for a safe journey and the well-being of those left behind.
Dua Upon Arrival
Upon arriving in Mecca for Hajj or Umrah, it is recommended that dua be made, expressing gratitude and seeking blessings and protection on this sacred journey. Although there isn’t a specific dua solely for the moment of arrival in Mecca, the following supplication embodies humility and seeks protection against all evils.
Transliteration: A’udzu bikalimatillahit-tammati min sharri ma khalaq.
Translation:
“I seek refuge in perfect words of Allah from every evil (that has been created).”
Dua Before Entering Ihram
Before entering the state of Ihram, which is the sacred state a pilgrim must enter before performing the rituals of Hajj or Umrah, it is recommended that one recite the following:
Tasbeeh:
Translation: Subhan Allah (glory be to Allah)
You might enter Ihram at the airport within your home country, aboard your flight, or en route to Makkah. Ihram represents a critical component of your Umrah journey. Below is a supplication you can recite as you enter into this sacred state.
Transliteration: Allāhumma innī urīdu l-‘umrata fa yassirhā lī wa taqabbalhā minnī
Translation:
“O Allah, I intend to perform Umrah, so accept it from me and make it easy for me.”
Du’a for Talbiyah for Hajj and Umrah (Intention to Begin Your Worship)
The Talbiyah is a specific supplication recited by pilgrims during Hajj and Umrah when they are in the state of Ihram. It is a declaration of responding to the call of Allah to perform the pilgrimage.
The Talbiyah is recited frequently throughout the pilgrimage, starting from the time the pilgrim enters the state of Ihram until they start the Tawaf (circumambulation of the Kaaba). It is a profound expression of monotheism, submission, and a deep spiritual connection to Allah. Here is the Talbiyah:
Transliteration: Labbayka Allāhumma labbayk. Labbayk lā shareeka laka labbayk. Inna al-ḥamda, wa n-‘imata, Laka wal mulk. Lā shareeka lak.
Translation:
“Here I am, O Allah, here I am, here I am. You have no partner, here I am. Verily all praise and blessings are Yours, and all sovereignty. You have no partner.”
Dua for Tawaf
For Tawaf, while there are no fixed supplications prescribed for each circuit around the Kaaba, it’s encouraged to engage in personal dua, dhikr (remembrance of Allah), and recitation of Quranic verses that resonate with you.
Ibn Majah (RA) reported that Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and his companions would recite the following supplications during their Tawaf:
Arabic:
سُبْحَان الِلّه وَ الْحَمْدُ لِلّهِ وَلآ اِلهَ اِلّا اللّهُ، وَاللّهُ اَكْبَرُ وَلا حَوْلَ وَلاَ قُوَّة اِلَّا بِاللّهِ الْعَلِىّ الْعَظِيْم َ
Transliteration: Subḥāna llāhi wa l-ḥamdu lillāhi wa lā ilāha illa llāh(u), wa llāhu akbar(u), wa lā ḥawla wa lā quwwata illā billāhi l-’aliyyi l-’aẓīm.
Translation: Glory be to Allah. All Praise is due to Allah. There is no god besides Allah. Allah is the Greatest. There is no power or might except with Allah, the Most High and the Most Great.
Arabic:
للَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الْعَفْوَ وَالْعَافِيَةَ فِي الدُّنْيَا وَالآخِرَةِ
Transliteration: Allāhumma innī as’aluka l-’afwa wa l-’āfīyata fi d-dunyā wa l-ākhirah.
Translation: O Allah, I ask You for forgiveness and safety in the worldly life and Hereafter.
Throughout the Tawaf, you may also make personal supplications. Remember, Tawaf is a deeply personal act of worship, and it’s an opportunity to connect with Allah, express your innermost desires, fears, thankfulness, and aspirations.
It’s encouraged to use this time to communicate personally with Allah, in whatever language or words resonate with you the most.
Dua When Seeing the Kaaba
When you first set eyes on the Kaaba, it’s a profound moment of spiritual significance, a time many pilgrims have described as overwhelmingly emotional and deeply moving.
This moment is an opportunity for heartfelt supplication, as it’s believed that duas made upon seeing the Kaaba are not rejected. Here’s a suggested dua that captures the essence of this moment:
Arabic:
اللَّهُمَّ زِدْ هَذَا البَيْتَ تَشْريفًا وَتَعْظِيمًا وَتَكْرِيمًا وَمَهَابَةً، وَزِدْ مِن شَرَّفَهُ وكَرمَهُ مِمَّنْ حَجَّه أو اعْتَمَرَه تَشْرِيفًا وَتَكْرِيمًا وَتَعْظِيمًا وَبِرًّا
Translation: “O Allah! Increase this House in honour and reverence and nobility and awe, and increase those who honour and revere it as pilgrims for Hajj and Umrah in nobility and goodness and status and righteousness.” (Ibn ‘Abd al-Barr, Ibn Taymiyyah)
Dua for Entering a Masjid
When entering a mosque, it’s a beautiful practice in Islam to recite a dua, seeking blessings and peace. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) taught us a specific supplication to say upon entering a mosque, which seeks the mercy of Allah and His protection from wrongdoings. Here is the dua:
اللَّهُمَّ افْتَحْ لِي أَبْوَابَ رَحْمَتِكَ
Translation: “O Allah, open the doors of Your mercy for me.”
Dua to Recite When Near the Hajr-E-Aswad
One particular supplication is traditionally recommended upon reaching the Black Stone (Hajar al-Aswad) at the start of each circuit, acknowledging the sanctity of the act and invoking Allah’s greatness:
بِسْمِ اللهِ وَاللهُ أَكْبَرُ
Translation: “In the name of Allah, and Allah is the Greatest.”
Duas to Recite At the Yemeni Corner Of the Kaaba
According to the Mustadrak of al-Hakim, it is documented that when one recites the specified Dua at the Yemeni corner, seventy thousand angels respond with “Amin” to it.
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْكُفْرِ وَالْفَاقَةِ وَمَوَاقِفِ الْخِزْيِ فِيْ الْدُنْيَا وَالآخِرَةِ
Translation: “O Allah, I take refuge in You from disbelief, poverty, and from any humiliation in this world and the next.”
Dua for the Day of Arafah
The Day of Arafah holds profound significance in Islam, occurring on the 9th day of the Islamic month of Dhu al-Hijjah during the annual Hajj pilgrimage. Pilgrims gather in the plain of Arafah, located near Mecca, to perform one of the essential rituals of Hajj. On the auspicious Day of Arafah, Muslims often recite the following supplication:
لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ لَهُ الْمُلْكُ وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ بِيَدِهِ الْخَيْرُ يُحْيِي وَيُمِيتُ وَهُوَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ
Translation: “There is no God but Allah alone, with no partner or associate, His is the dominion, to Him all praise is due, all goodness is in His hand, He grants life and death and He has power overall things. ” (Al-Tirmidhi)
Dua for Drinking Zamzam Water
Zamzam water holds a revered place in Islamic tradition and is considered among the most sacred sources of water for Muslims worldwide.
The act of drinking Zamzam water is considered a blessed and spiritually significant practice for Muslims.
The supplication for drinking Zamzam water is:
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا، وَعَمَلًا مُتَقَبَّلًا
Translation: “O Allah! I ask you for beneficial knowledge, and pure sustenance, and accepted actions.” (Ibn Majah)
Dua for Leaving the Masjid
As Muslims conclude their time in the mosque, they recite a dua before leaving. It symbolizes the transition from the sacred space of the mosque back into daily life, carrying with them the spiritual nourishment gained from prayer and devotion.
بِسْمِ اللّهِ وَالصَّلاَةُ وَالسَّلاَمُ عَلَى رَسُولِ اللّهِ، اَللَّهُـمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ مِنْ فَضْـلِكَ، اَللَّهُـمَّ اعْصِمْنِـي مِنَ الشَّيْـطَانِ الرَّجِـيمِ
Translation: “In the name of Allah, and prayers and peace be upon the Messenger of Allah. O Allah, I ask You from Your favour. O Allah, guard me from the accursed devil.”
Dua for Sa’ee
As pilgrims perform the Sa’i, the ritual of walking between the hills of Safa and Marwa, they often recite the following supplication:
إِنِّي أَبْدَأُ بِمَا بَدَأَ اللَّهُ بِهِ
Translation: “Verily, I start with what Allah has started with.”
This prayer acknowledges the origin of the Sa’i ritual, which commemorates the desperate search for water by Hajar (Hagar), the wife of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham), between the hills of Safa and Marwa in the desert, as described in Islamic tradition.
Dua When Approaching Safa and Marwa
As you head towards the Safa hill, situated within Masjid al-Haram, aligned with the Hajar al-Aswad, it is recommended to recite the following supplication. These supplications should be recited only once before beginning the Sa’i ritual and not at the commencement of each lap:
إِنَّ الصَّفَا وَالْمَرْوَةَ مِن شَعَائِرِ اللَّهِ
Translation: “Indeed, Safa and Marwa are from the Signs of Allah.”
أَبْدَأُ بِمَا بَدَأَ اللهُ بِهِ
Translation: “I begin with that which Allah has begun with.”
Duas to Recite At the Top of Safa and Marwa
Reciting the following supplication at Safa is a Sunnah. After reciting it, you’re encouraged to make your own supplications. Repeat the dua a total of three times, interspersing your personal supplications between each repetition, following the tradition of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).
Upon reaching the hill of Marwa, face the direction of the Kaaba, raise your hands in supplication, and repeat the same supplications recited at Safa. This marks the completion of one lap of the Sa’i ritual.
اَللّٰهُ أَكْبَرُ، اَللّٰهُ أَكْبَرُ، اَللّٰهُ أَكْبَرُ، وَلِلّٰهِ الْحَمْدُ
Translation: “Allah is the greatest; Allah is the greatest; Allah is the greatest, and to Allah belongs all praise.”
لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لاَ شَرِيكَ لَهُ، لَهُ الْمُلْكُ وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ يُحْيِي وَيُمِيتُ، وَهُوَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ
Translation: “There is no deity except Allah, alone without a partner. To Him belongs the Dominion, and to Him belongs all praise. He gives life and death and He has power over everything.”
لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اَللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ، اَنْجَزَ وَعْدَهُ وَنَصَرَ عَبْدَهُ وَهَزَمَ اَلْأَحْزَابَ وَحْدَهُ
Translation: “There is no deity except Allah alone. He fulfilled His promise, supported His slave and defeated the Confederates alone.”
After reciting this Dua, you may recite your own supplications.
Read the Dua a total of three times, making your own supplications in between each time, as was the Sunnah of the Prophet ﷺ.