A Muslim traveling to perform Umrah may increase remembrance and supplication, asking Allah for ease, acceptance, and guidance throughout the pilgrimage.
Among the supplications that may be said while traveling is:
“O Allah, I ask You on this journey of mine for righteousness and piety, and for deeds that please You.”
When entering Ihram for Umrah, the pilgrim makes the intention and says:
“Labbayka Allahumma Umrah.”
The pilgrim may also ask Allah to make the Umrah easy and accept it, saying:
“O Allah, make my Umrah easy for me and accept it from me.”
Dua When Entering the Mosque and Seeing the Kaaba
When entering the Sacred Mosque, a Muslim may say the established supplication for entering a mosque:
“In the name of Allah, and peace and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allah. O Allah, open for me the gates of Your mercy.”
When seeing the Kaaba, the Muslim may increase remembrance and supplication. Among the commonly recited supplications is:
“O Allah, increase this House in honor, greatness, awe, and reverence.”
The pilgrim may also ask Allah for whatever is good in this world and the Hereafter.
Duas During Tawaf
During Tawaf, the pilgrim remembers Allah and makes whatever supplications are easy for them. Among the words recited when beginning Tawaf are:
“In the name of Allah, Allah is the Greatest. O Allah, believing in You and affirming Your Book.”
There is no requirement for a different fixed supplication for every circuit of Tawaf. A pilgrim may make personal supplications for matters of this life and the Hereafter.
Dua Between the Yemeni Corner and the Black Stone
One of the well-known supplications recited between the Yemeni Corner and the Black Stone is:
“Our Lord, give us good in this world and good in the Hereafter, and protect us from the punishment of the Fire.”
This comprehensive Quranic supplication asks Allah for goodness in both worlds and protection from the Fire.
Duas During Sa'i Between Safa and Marwah
During Sa'i between Safa and Marwah, the pilgrim increases remembrance and supplication. Among the words of remembrance are:
“Allah is the Greatest. There is no deity worthy of worship except Allah alone, without partner. To Him belongs the dominion and to Him belongs all praise, and He has power over all things.”
Another supplication that may be said during Sa'i is:
“My Lord, forgive and have mercy, and overlook what You know. Indeed, You are the Most Mighty, Most Generous.”
The pilgrim may also make other permissible supplications, asking Allah for mercy, forgiveness, acceptance, and ease.
Are There Specific Duas for Every Circuit of Tawaf and Sa'i?
A pilgrim is not required to follow a specific supplication for every individual circuit of Tawaf or Sa'i. They may remember Allah, recite Quran, and make beneficial supplications according to what is easy for them.
The essential point is sincerity, attentiveness, and observing the proper rulings and etiquette of the rites.
Umrah Duas at a Glance
- During travel: “O Allah, I ask You on this journey of mine for righteousness and piety, and for deeds that please You.”
- At Ihram: “Labbayka Allahumma Umrah.”
- When entering the mosque: “O Allah, open for me the gates of Your mercy.”
- During Tawaf: “In the name of Allah, Allah is the Greatest. O Allah, believing in You and affirming Your Book.”
- Between the Yemeni Corner and the Black Stone: “Our Lord, give us good in this world and good in the Hereafter, and protect us from the punishment of the Fire.”
- During Sa'i: “Allah is the Greatest. There is no deity worthy of worship except Allah alone, without partner...”
- A supplication during Sa'i: “My Lord, forgive and have mercy, and overlook what You know. Indeed, You are the Most Mighty, Most Generous.”
What should I say when traveling for Umrah?
You may say: “O Allah, I ask You on this journey of mine for righteousness and piety, and for deeds that please You.”
What is said when entering Ihram for Umrah?
The pilgrim says: “Labbayka Allahumma Umrah” and then continues with the prescribed Talbiyah.
What should be said between the Yemeni Corner and the Black Stone?
A well-known supplication is: “Our Lord, give us good in this world and good in the Hereafter, and protect us from the punishment of the Fire.”
Is a specific dua required for every Tawaf circuit?
No. The pilgrim may remember Allah and make permissible supplications during Tawaf.
What can be said during Sa'i between Safa and Marwah?
The pilgrim can recite the established remembrance beginning with “Allah is the Greatest. There is no deity worthy of worship except Allah alone...” and make other permissible supplications.
