Sacred Moments: Duas to Recite on Your Hajj and Umrah Journey

Sacred Moments: Duas to Recite on Your Hajj and Umrah Journey

Duas give you the golden opportunity to communicate directly with the Almighty. Duas and supplications bring blessings to every action we perform in our daily lives. From as little as eating and going up and down the stairs to standing beside the Holy Kaabah, you can add additional blessings to everything you do by reciting specific duas. Therefore, among other supplications for daily chores, you must also know about Duas to recite on your Hajj and Umrah journey. 

There are no particular duas that you must recite on the pilgrimage. Pilgrims can offer any duas or supplications from the Quran and Sunnah. You are open to recite any dua of your choice. Therefore, pilgrims carry small supplication booklets to recite as many supplications as possible. 

So, if you have booked Hajj packages from Canada, you should get a supplications booklet, too. You can also memorise some of the duas you want to recite more frequently during the journey. 

Duas to Recite on Your Hajj and Umrah Journey 

Hajj and Umrah don’t have any obligatory supplications. There are some special supplications that the Prophet (SAW) recited at every part of his pilgrimage for additional blessings and safety. Considering the supplications from the Sunnah and other rewarding duas, we have listed some of the best duas to recite on your Hajj and Umrah journey. 

Duas to Recite While Travelling

  • Before Starting the Journey

Recite the following dua before starting the journey. 

Dua: 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.”

  • When Boarding a Vehicle 

You might have heard or even memorised the supplication known as the dua of travelling. Many practicing Muslims recite this dua whenever they board their vehicle. 

Recite this dua once you board your vehicle for Hajj or Umrah. 

Dua: Bismillah, walhamdulillah. Subhanal-ladzi sakh-khara lana hadza wa ma kunna lahu muqrinin. Wa inna ila Rabbina lamun-qalibun.

Translation: “In the name of Allah and all praise is for Allah. How perfect He is, the One Who has placed this (transport) at our service, and we ourselves would not have been capable of that. To our Lord, it is our final destiny.”

  • Upon Arriving 

Recite this dua upon arriving at the holy city of Makkah. 

Dua: A’udzu bikalimatillahit-tammati min sharri ma khalaq.

Translation: “I seek refuge in Allah’s perfect words from every evil (that has been created).”

Duas to Recite While Performing the Pilgrimage 

  • While Entering the State of Ihram

Recite this dua while performing the first ritual of Hajj and Umrah, entering the state of Ihram. 

Dua: Subhan Allah, La ilaha ill Allah, Allahu Akbar.

Translation: “Glory be to Allah, there is no god but Allah, Allah is Most Great.”

  • While Making the Intention for Pilgrimage 

Here is the dua you can recite to make an intention for Umrah. 

Dua: Allahumma innee uridul umrah; fayassir haa li wa taqabbalahaa minnee.

Translation: “O Allah! I intend to perform Umrah. Make it easy for me and accept it in Your books.”

  • Talbiya 

Pilgrims recite Talbiya on numerous occasions during their pilgrimage. It has immense rewards, and you can repeat them as often as possible while performing Tawaf or any other Hajj or Umrah ritual. 

The Talbiya is as follows: 

Dua: Labbayka Allahumma Labbayk. Labbayka La Sharika Laka Labbayk. Innal Hamda Wan-ni’mata laka Wal-mulk. La Sharika Lak.

Translation: “Here I am at your service, O Allah, Here I am at Your service. Here I am at Your service; you have no partner; here I am at Your service. Truly, all praise and blessings belong to You, as does sovereignty. You have no partner.”

  • While Entering the Grand Mosque

You can recite this dua while entering Masjid al-Haram.

Dua: Bismillahi wal hamdulillahi wassalatu a’laa Rasulillah, Allahummaghfirlee zunoobee waf tahlee abwaaba rahmatik.

Translation: “I begin in the name of Allah, all praise be to Him, and Blessings be upon the Prophet of Allah; O Allah, forgive my sins and open for me the gates of Your mercy.”

  • For the First Sight of Holy Kaabah

You can recite this dua as you focus on the sacred cubic structure. 

Dua: Allahumma zid hadha l-bayta tashrifan wa ta’dhiman wa takriman wa mahaba(tan), wa zid man sharrafahu wa karramahu mimman hajjahu awtamarahu tashrifan wa takriman wa ta’dhiman wa birra.

Translation: “O Allah, increase this House in honour and esteem, reverence and awe, and increase the one who honours and ennobles it, of those who travel to it for Hajj or Umrah, in honour, esteem, reverence and piety.”

  • For Drinking Zamzam 

You can recite this dua while you drink the holy water of Zamzam to gain additional blessings. 

Dua: Allahumma innee as’aluka ilman na’fiaa, wa rizqa’w wa-si’aa, wa shifa’an min kulli da’aa

Translation: “O Allah, I seek beneficial knowledge, wide sustenance and cure from all ailments from You.”

  • While Performing Saee

This is the supplication you can recite while performing Saee. 

Dua: Innassafaa wal marwata min sha’airillah, faman hajj al baeeta awi’tamara falaa junaaha a’laihi aiyattawwafa bihi maa, wa man tatawwa’a khairan fa innAllaha shaakirun a’leem.

Translation: “Indeed, Safa and Marwah are among the symbols of Allah. Hence, those who perform Hajj or Umrah at the holy Kaabah can safely walk between them without fearing any sin. And Allah Knows and Appreciates him who does any good with a willing heart.” 

  • While Leaving Masjid Al-Haram

Recite this dua while leaving Masjid Al-Haram after completing the pilgrimage rituals. 

Dua: Bismillah — wassalatu wassalamu ala Rasoolillah, allahumma innee as-aluka min fadlik.

Translation: “In the name of Allah, and prayers and peace be upon the Messenger of Allah. O Allah, I ask You from Your favour.”

Another dua is;

Dua: Ayibun, ta’ibun, ‘abidun, sajidun, lirabbina hamidun.
Translation: “We return, repentant, worshipping, prostrating and praising our Lord.”

Summing Up

Hajj and Umrah are spiritual retreats. Whether you're travelling from Toronto, you must spend most of your time in supplication and remembrance of Allah Almighty during this sacred journey. For those who have booked Umrah packages and will go for the pilgrimage soon, it is time to get a supplications booklet. You can also memorise shorter duas that you will be reciting more frequently.


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