Essential Hajj and Umrah Duas Arabic Transliteration & Meaning الأدعية الأساسية للحج والعمرة: النص العربي، والكتابة بالحروف اللاتينية (الترجمة الصوتية)، والمعنى باللغة الإنجليزية
Performing Hajj and Umrah is a blessed journey of faith, devotion, and obedience to Allah. Throughout the pilgrimage, every step offers an opportunity to remember Allah, seek His mercy, and make sincere supplication (dua). While certain duas are authentically prescribed in the Sunnah for specific rituals, pilgrims are also encouraged to make personal supplications from the heart in any language at many stages of Hajj and Umrah. Below is a collection of the essential Hajj and Umrah duas, presented in Arabic with transliteration and English meaning, to help you perform your pilgrimage with greater confidence, devotion, and spiritual focus.
يُعَدُّ أداءُ الحجِّ والعمرةِ رحلةً مباركةً مليئةً بفرصِ العبادةِ، وذكرِ اللهِ تعالى، والدعاءِ الصادق. وقد وردت في السنة النبوية أدعيةٌ مأثورةٌ تُقال في مواضعَ محددةٍ من مناسك الحج والعمرة، كما يُستحبُّ للحاجِّ والمعتمرِ أن يُكثرَ من الدعاءِ بما شاء من خيرِ الدنيا والآخرة، وبأيِّ لغةٍ يفهمها، في المواضع التي لم يَرِدْ فيها دعاءٌ مخصوص. وفيما يلي مجموعةٌ من أهمِّ الأدعيةِ الأساسيةِ للحجِّ والعمرة، مع النصِّ العربي، وكتابتها بالحروف اللاتينية (الترجمة الصوتية)، ومعانيها باللغة الإنجليزية، لتكون عونًا لكلِّ حاجٍّ ومعتمرٍ على أداءِ مناسكه بخشوعٍ وطمأنينةٍ وتقربٍ إلى الله تعالى.
1. Talbiyah (After Entering Ihram)
Arabic
لَبَّيْكَ اللَّهُمَّ لَبَّيْكَ، لَبَّيْكَ لَا شَرِيكَ لَكَ لَبَّيْكَ، إِنَّ الْحَمْدَ وَالنِّعْمَةَ لَكَ وَالْمُلْكَ، لَا شَرِيكَ لَكَ
Transliteration
Labbayka Allahumma Labbayk, Labbayka La Sharika Laka Labbayk. Innal Hamda Wan Ni’mata Laka Wal Mulk. La Sharika Lak.
Meaning
“Here I am, O Allah, here I am. Here I am, You have no partner. Truly, all praise, blessings, and sovereignty belong to You. You have no partner.”
2. Dua Before Beginning the Journey
Arabic
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ تَوَكَّلْتُ عَلَى اللَّهِ، لَا حَوْلَ وَلَا قُوَّةَ إِلَّا بِاللَّهِ
Transliteration
Bismillahi tawakkaltu ‘ala Allah, la hawla wa la quwwata illa billah.
Meaning
“In the name of Allah, I place my trust in Allah. There is no power and no strength except through Allah.”
3. Travel Dua (Dua al-Safar)
Arabic
سُبْحَانَ الَّذِي سَخَّرَ لَنَا هَذَا وَمَا كُنَّا لَهُ مُقْرِنِينَ وَإِنَّا إِلَى رَبِّنَا لَمُنقَلِبُونَ
Transliteration
Subhanalladhi sakhkhara lana hadha wa ma kunna lahu muqrinin wa inna ila Rabbina lamunqalibun.
Meaning
“Glory be to Him Who has subjected this to us, though we could never have accomplished it by ourselves. Surely to our Lord we will return.”
(Quran 43:13–14)
4. Dua When Entering Masjid al-Haram
Arabic
اللَّهُمَّ افْتَحْ لِي أَبْوَابَ رَحْمَتِكَ
Transliteration
Allahumma iftah li abwaba rahmatik.
Meaning
“O Allah, open for me the doors of Your mercy.”
5. Dua When Seeing the Kaaba
Arabic
اللَّهُمَّ زِدْ هَذَا الْبَيْتَ تَشْرِيفًا وَتَعْظِيمًا وَتَكْرِيمًا وَمَهَابَةً
Meaning
“O Allah, increase this House in honor, dignity, respect, and reverence.”
6. Dua During Tawaf
There is dua prescribed for each circuit of Tawaf.
Arabic
رَبَّنَا آتِنَا فِي الدُّنْيَا حَسَنَةً وَفِي الْآخِرَةِ حَسَنَةً وَقِنَا عَذَابَ النَّارِ
Transliteration
Rabbanā ātinā fid-dunyā ḥasanah, wa fil-ākhirati ḥasanah, wa qinā ʿadhāban-nār.
English Meaning
“Our Lord, grant us good in this world and good in the Hereafter, and protect us from the punishment of the Fire.”
(Surah Al-Baqarah 2:201)
During Tawaf you may:
- Recite the Quran
- Remember Allah (Dhikr)
- Send blessings upon Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
- Make personal duas in any language
7. Dua Between the Yemeni Corner and the Black Stone
Arabic
رَبَّنَا آتِنَا فِي الدُّنْيَا حَسَنَةً وَفِي الْآخِرَةِ حَسَنَةً وَقِنَا عَذَابَ النَّارِ
Transliteration
Rabbana Atina Fid-Dunya Hasanatan Wa Fil-Akhirati Hasanatan Wa Qina ‘Adhaban-Nar.
Meaning
“Our Lord, grant us good in this world and good in the Hereafter, and protect us from the punishment of the Fire.”
(Quran 2:201)
8. Dua at Maqam Ibrahim
Arabic
وَاتَّخِذُوا مِن مَّقَامِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ مُصَلًّى
Transliteration
Wattakhidhū min maqāmi Ibrāhīma muṣallā.
English Meaning
“And take the standing place of Ibrahim as a place of prayer.”
(Surah Al-Baqarah 2:125)
After completing Tawaf, offer two Rak’ahs behind Maqam Ibrahim if possible, then make sincere personal duas asking Allah for:
- Forgiveness
- Guidance
- Mercy
- Good health
- Paradise
Pilgrims commonly recite this verse upon approaching Maqam Ibrahim before offering the two rak’ahs.
9. Dua at Multazam
The area between the Black Stone and the Kaaba’s door is known as Al-Multazam.
Arabic
رَبَّنَا آتِنَا فِي الدُّنْيَا حَسَنَةً وَفِي الْآخِرَةِ حَسَنَةً وَقِنَا عَذَابَ النَّارِ
Transliteration
Rabbanā ātinā fid-dunyā ḥasanah, wa fil-ākhirati ḥasanah, wa qinā ʿadhāban-nār.
English Meaning
“Our Lord, grant us good in this world and good in the Hereafter, and protect us from the punishment of the Fire.”
(Surah Al-Baqarah 2:201)
It is a blessed place where many scholars mention that supplications are especially hoped to be accepted.
Make heartfelt personal duas for:
- Yourself
- Your family
- Your parents
- The Muslim Ummah
10. Dua at Safa and Marwah
Arabic
إِنَّ الصَّفَا وَالْمَرْوَةَ مِن شَعَائِرِ اللَّهِ
Then recite:
اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ، اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ، اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ
لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ، لَهُ الْمُلْكُ وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ، وَهُوَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ
Then make your personal duas.
11. Dua During Sa’i
There is dua for each lap between Safa and Marwah.
Arabic
إِنَّ الصَّفَا وَالْمَرْوَةَ مِن شَعَائِرِ اللَّهِ ۖ فَمَنْ حَجَّ الْبَيْتَ أَوِ اعْتَمَرَ فَلَا جُنَاحَ عَلَيْهِ أَن يَطَّوَّفَ بِهِمَا ۚ وَمَن تَطَوَّعَ خَيْرًا فَإِنَّ اللَّهَ شَاكِرٌ عَلِيمٌ
Then say:
Arabic
أَبْدَأُ بِمَا بَدَأَ اللَّهُ بِهِ
Transliteration
Abda’u bimā bada’allāhu bih.
English Meaning
“I begin with what Allah has begun with.”
Spend your time:
- Praising Allah
- Reciting Dhikr
- Reading the Quran
- Making sincere personal duas
12. Dua After Drinking Zamzam
Arabic
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا وَاسِعًا، وَشِفَاءً مِنْ كُلِّ دَاءٍ
Transliteration
Allahumma inni as’aluka ‘ilman nafi’an, wa rizqan wasi’an, wa shifa’an min kulli da’.
Meaning
“O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, abundant provision, and healing from every illness.”
13. Dua at Mina
While staying in Mina, spend your time making sincere duas asking Allah for:
Arabic
رَبَّنَا آتِنَا فِي الدُّنْيَا حَسَنَةً وَفِي الْآخِرَةِ حَسَنَةً وَقِنَا عَذَابَ النَّارِ
Transliteration
Rabbanā ātinā fid-dunyā ḥasanah, wa fil-ākhirati ḥasanah, wa qinā ʿadhāban-nār.
English Meaning
“Our Lord, grant us good in this world and good in the Hereafter, and protect us from the punishment of the Fire.”
(Surah Al-Baqarah 2:201)
- Forgiveness
- Mercy
- Guidance
- Good health
- Righteous children
- Paradise
There is no specific authentic dua prescribed for Mina.
14. Dua at Arafat
The Prophet ﷺ said:
“The best supplication is the supplication on the Day of Arafah.” (Jami’ al-Tirmidhi)
The best remembrance is:
Arabic
لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ، لَهُ الْمُلْكُ وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ وَهُوَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ
Transliteration
La ilaha illallahu wahdahu la sharika lah, lahul mulku wa lahul hamdu wa huwa ‘ala kulli shay’in qadeer.
Meaning
“There is no god but Allah alone, without partner. To Him belongs all sovereignty and praise, and He has power over all things.”
15. Dua at Muzdalifah
Allah says:
“…Remember Allah at Al-Mash’ar Al-Haram…”
(Quran 2:198)
Spend the night remembering Allah and making sincere personal duas.
16. Dua During Rami (Stoning the Jamarat)
With each pebble, say:
Arabic
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ، اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ
Transliteration
Bismillah, Allahu Akbar.
Meaning
“In the name of Allah. Allah is the Greatest.”
17. General Dua During Hajj and Umrah
Arabic
رَبِّ اغْفِرْ وَارْحَمْ وَأَنْتَ خَيْرُ الرَّاحِمِينَ
Transliteration
Rabbighfir warham wa anta khayrur rahimin.
Meaning
“My Lord, forgive me and have mercy upon me. You are the Best of those who show mercy.”
18. Dua for Forgiveness
Arabic
أَسْتَغْفِرُ اللَّهَ وَأَتُوبُ إِلَيْهِ
Transliteration
Astaghfirullaha wa atubu ilayh.
Meaning
“I seek Allah’s forgiveness and turn to Him in repentance.”
19. Dua for Acceptance
Arabic
اللَّهُمَّ تَقَبَّلْ مِنَّا، إِنَّكَ أَنْتَ السَّمِيعُ الْعَلِيمُ، وَتُبْ عَلَيْنَا، إِنَّكَ أَنْتَ التَّوَّابُ الرَّحِيمُ
Transliteration
Allahumma taqabbal minna innaka Antas-Sami’ul-‘Alim, wa tub ‘alayna innaka Antat-Tawwabur-Rahim.
Meaning
“O Allah, accept from us. Indeed, You are the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing. Accept our repentance. Indeed, You are the Most Accepting of Repentance, the Most Merciful.”
20. Dua After Completing Hajj or Umrah
Arabic
رَبَّنَا تَقَبَّلْ مِنَّا إِنَّكَ أَنْتَ السَّمِيعُ الْعَلِيمُ
Transliteration
Rabbana taqabbal minna innaka Antas-Sami’ul-‘Alim.
Meaning
“Our Lord, accept this from us. Indeed, You are the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing.”
(Quran 2:127)
Bonus Daily Dhikr During Hajj & Umrah
Recite these frequently throughout your pilgrimage:
- SubhanAllah (Glory be to Allah)
- Alhamdulillah (All praise is due to Allah)
- Allahu Akbar (Allah is the Greatest)
- La ilaha illallah (There is no god but Allah)
- Astaghfirullah (I seek Allah’s forgiveness)
- SubhanAllahi wa bihamdihi, SubhanAllahil-‘Azim (Glory be to Allah and praise be to Him. Glory be to Allah, the Most Great.)
- La hawla wa la quwwata illa billah (There is no power nor strength except with Allah.)
Conclusion
The greatest act during Hajj and Umrah is sincere remembrance of Allah and heartfelt supplication. While a few authentic duas are specifically reported in the Sunnah, many stages of the pilgrimage have no fixed prescribed supplication. During those moments, make personal duas in any language, asking Allah for forgiveness, guidance, mercy, good health, righteous offspring, provision, and acceptance.
May Allah accept your Hajj and Umrah, forgive your sins, answer your duas, and grant you a blessed return. Ameen.
تَقَبَّلَ اللهُ حَجَّكُمْ وَعُمْرَتَكُمْ، وَغَفَرَ ذُنُوْبَكُمْ، وَاسْتَجَابَ دُعَاءَكُمْ، وَرَزَقَكُمْ عَوْدَةً مَبَارَكَةً. آمِيْن.