Key Takeaways
- There are no compulsory fixed duas for each Tawaf round – pray in any language.
- Learn the Talbiyah by heart before you travel.
- Recite “Rabbana atina…” between the Yemeni Corner and the Black Stone.
- Arafah is the best day for dua – prepare a personal list in advance.
In this article
Hajj and Umrah are journeys of dua. While you can pray in any language from the heart, learning the duas taught by the Prophet ﷺ adds blessing and focus. Save this page on your phone to use during your journey.
Small booklets with a special dua for each Tawaf round are popular, but there is no authentic fixed dua per round. Pray for what is in your heart – in Urdu, Hindi, English or Arabic.
1. Dua for Travelling
سُبْحَانَ الَّذِي سَخَّرَ لَنَا هَذَا وَمَا كُنَّا لَهُ مُقْرِنِينَ، وَإِنَّا إِلَى رَبِّنَا لَمُنْقَلِبُونَ
Subhanal-ladhi sakhkhara lana hadha wa ma kunna lahu muqrineen, wa inna ila Rabbina lamunqaliboon.
Glory be to the One who has subjected this to us, for we could never have done it ourselves. And surely to our Lord we shall return. (Qur’an 43:13–14)
2. Intention for Umrah
لَبَّيْكَ اللَّهُمَّ عُمْرَةً
Labbayk Allahumma ‘Umrah.
Here I am, O Allah, for Umrah.
For Hajj say: “Labbayk Allahumma Hajjan”.
3. The Talbiyah
لَبَّيْكَ اللَّهُمَّ لَبَّيْكَ، لَبَّيْكَ لَا شَرِيكَ لَكَ لَبَّيْكَ، إِنَّ الْحَمْدَ وَالنِّعْمَةَ لَكَ وَالْمُلْكَ، لَا شَرِيكَ لَكَ
Labbayk Allahumma labbayk, labbayka la shareeka laka labbayk, innal-hamda wan-ni‘mata laka wal-mulk, la shareeka lak.
Here I am, O Allah, here I am. Here I am, You have no partner, here I am. Surely all praise, blessings and dominion belong to You. You have no partner. (Sahih al-Bukhari, Sahih Muslim)
4. Entering the Masjid
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ وَالصَّلَاةُ وَالسَّلَامُ عَلَى رَسُولِ اللَّهِ، اللَّهُمَّ افْتَحْ لِي أَبْوَابَ رَحْمَتِكَ
Bismillah, was-salatu was-salamu ‘ala Rasulillah. Allahumma-ftah li abwaba rahmatik.
In the name of Allah, and peace and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allah. O Allah, open for me the doors of Your mercy. (Muslim, Abu Dawud)
5. Starting Each Round of Tawaf
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ وَاللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ
Bismillahi Allahu Akbar.
In the name of Allah, Allah is the Greatest. Said while facing or pointing towards the Black Stone.
6. Between the Yemeni Corner and the Black Stone
رَبَّنَا آتِنَا فِي الدُّنْيَا حَسَنَةً وَفِي الْآخِرَةِ حَسَنَةً وَقِنَا عَذَابَ النَّارِ
Rabbana atina fid-dunya hasanatan wa fil-akhirati hasanatan wa qina ‘adhaban-nar.
Our Lord, give us good in this world and good in the Hereafter, and protect us from the punishment of the Fire. (Qur’an 2:201)
7. At Safa and Marwah
When approaching Safa at the start of Sa‘i, recite: “Innas-Safa wal-Marwata min sha‘a’irillah” (Qur’an 2:158). Then face the Kaaba, raise your hands and say three times:
لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ، لَهُ الْمُلْكُ وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ، وَهُوَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ، لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ، أَنْجَزَ وَعْدَهُ، وَنَصَرَ عَبْدَهُ، وَهَزَمَ الْأَحْزَابَ وَحْدَهُ
La ilaha illallahu wahdahu la shareeka lah, lahul-mulku wa lahul-hamd, wa huwa ‘ala kulli shay’in qadeer. La ilaha illallahu wahdah, anjaza wa‘dah, wa nasara ‘abdah, wa hazamal-ahzaba wahdah.
None has the right to be worshipped but Allah alone, without partner. His is the dominion and the praise, and He has power over all things. None has the right to be worshipped but Allah alone; He fulfilled His promise, supported His servant and defeated the confederates alone. (Muslim)
Make your own dua between these repetitions. Do the same at Marwah.
8. When Drinking Zamzam
The Prophet ﷺ said, “Zamzam water is for whatever it is drunk for.” (Ibn Majah). Many scholars mention this dua:
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا وَاسِعًا، وَشِفَاءً مِنْ كُلِّ دَاءٍ
Allahumma inni as’aluka ‘ilman nafi‘a, wa rizqan wasi‘a, wa shifa’an min kulli da’.
O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, abundant provision and a cure for every illness.
9. On the Day of Arafah
لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ، لَهُ الْمُلْكُ وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ، وَهُوَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ
La ilaha illallahu wahdahu la shareeka lah, lahul-mulku wa lahul-hamd, wa huwa ‘ala kulli shay’in qadeer.
The best dua is the dua of the Day of Arafah, and the best of what I and the Prophets before me have said is this. (Tirmidhi)
10. Leaving the Masjid
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ مِنْ فَضْلِكَ
Allahumma inni as’aluka min fadlik.
O Allah, I ask You of Your bounty. Leave with your left foot. (Muslim)
Prepare Your Personal Dua List
Before you travel, write down the duas you want to make – for yourself, your parents, family, friends who asked you to pray for them, and the Ummah. When you stand before the Kaaba or at Arafat, emotions can be overwhelming; a list helps you remember everyone.
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Travel Point Team
Hajj & Umrah Specialists since 2014 · Gorakhpur, Uttar PradeshOur team has guided thousands of pilgrims from Gorakhpur and across India on Hajj and Umrah. These guides are written from first-hand experience to help you prepare with confidence. For religious rulings, please also consult a trusted scholar.
