Essential Duas for Each Step of Hajj

Hajj, the ultimate spiritual and faith-reviving journey for Muslims, comes with exceptional opportunities to get closer to the Almighty. Imagine being at His home, worshipping Him, and pouring your heart out. This is the perfect way to get all your sins forgiven and your heart's desires fulfilled. Even though you have to make all the personal Duas and supplications of your choice during this spiritual retreat, there are some essential Duas for each step of Hajj that will multiply your reward. 

People going for Hajj or Umrah carry their Dua lists with them. This enables them to remember the Sunnah Duas and supplications and those they don’t want to miss out on. Are you among the thousands of UK citizens who have booked Hajj packages from the UK this year? If so, you should start preparing your Duas list as well. Let’s talk about some of the most essential Duas for each step of Hajj that you must not miss. 

Essential Duas to Add to Your Hajj Supplications List 

Dua for the Niyah

The pilgrimage starts with making the Niyah. Even though you have made your intentions clear to perform Hajj, here is a supplication that you can recite to express your Niyah with your tongue, too. 

Arabic: اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أُرِيدُ الْحَجَّ فَيَسِّرْهُ لِي وَتَقَبَّلْهُ مِنِّي

Transliteration: Allāhumma innī urīdul-ḥajja fa-yassirhu lī wa taqabbalhu minnī.

Meaning: O Allah, I intend to perform Hajj, so make it easy and accept it from me.

Talbiyah

Talbiya is the supplication that pilgrims recite while entering the state of Ihram and at various other points during the pilgrimage. You can recite this supplication as much as you want during Hajj rituals. 

Arabic: لَبَّيْكَ اللَّهُمَّ لَبَّيْك، لَبَّيْكَ لَا شَرِيكَ لَكَ لَبَّيْك، إِنَّ الْحَمْدَ وَالنِّعْمَةَ لَكَ وَالْمُلْك، لَا شَرِيكَ لَكَ

Transliteration: Labbayka Allāhumma labbayk, labbayka lā sharīka laka labbayk, innal-ḥamda wan-ni‘mata laka wal-mulk, lā sharīka lak.

Meaning: Here I am, O Allah, here I am. Here I am. You have no partner, so here I am. Verily, all praise, grace, and sovereignty belong to You. You have no partner.

(Sahih Muslim 1184a)

Dua to Recite During Tawaf

Performing Tawaf around the Holy Kaabah is one of the primary rituals of both Hajj and Umrah. Even though you can recite whatever supplications you want, here is the one that Prophet Muhammad (SAW) recited. Many pilgrims recite this supplication while performing Tawaf around the Holy Kaabah. 

Arabic: رَبَّنَا آتِنَا فِي الدُّنْيَا حَسَنَةً وَفِي الآخِرَةِ حَسَنَةً وَقِنَا عَذَابَ النَّارِ

Transliteration: Rabbana ātinā fī al-dunyā ḥasanah wa fī al-ākhirati ḥasanah wa qinā ‘adhāban-nār.

Meaning: Our Lord! Grant us good in this world and good in the Hereafter, and save us from the punishment of the Fire.

(Sunan Abi Dawud 1892)

Duas to Recite During Sa’i

Another one of the common rituals of both pilgrimages is Sa’i. Here are some essential Duas you must remember while performing Sa’i. 

At Safa and Marwah, start with:

Arabic: إِنَّ الصَّفَا وَالْمَرْوَةَ مِن شَعَائِرِ اللَّهِ...

(Recite full verse 2:158 if possible, or say:)

Transliteration: Innaṣ-Ṣafā wal-Marwata min sha‘ā'irillāh...

Then say:

Arabic: أَبْدَأُ بِمَا بَدَأَ اللَّهُ بِهِ

Transliteration: Abda'u bimā bada'a Allāhu bih.

Meaning: I begin with what Allah began with.

You may also repeat this dua on each hill:

Arabic: اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ، اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ، اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ، لا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ، لَهُ الْمُلْكُ وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ، وَهُوَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ

You can add your personal Duas in between, too. 

Duas to Recite at Mount Arafat

All the Hajj pilgrims must spend a day on Mount Arafat. This Hajj ritual is all about indulging in the remembrance of Allah Almighty and supplicating as much as you can. During this ritual, you can pour your hearts out in front of the Almighty. This is the day to make all your personal Duas, but here are some supplications you can recite. 

Arabic: اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِي وَارْحَمْنِي وَاهْدِنِي وَارْزُقْنِي وَعَافِنِي

Transliteration: Allāhumma ighfir lī warḥamnī wahdinī warzuqnī wa ‘āfinī.

Meaning: O Allah, forgive me, have mercy on me, guide me, provide for me, and grant me well-being.

Also, recite frequently:

Arabic: لا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ، لَهُ الْمُلْكُ وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ، وَهُوَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ

Transliteration: Lā ilāha illa Allāh waḥdahu lā sharīka lah, lahu al-mulku wa lahu al-ḥamdu wa huwa ‘alā kulli shay'in qadīr.

(Hisn al-Muslim 237)

Dua to Say at Muzadalifah

After staying at Mount Arafat, pilgrims head to Muzdalifah for the next Hajj ritual. Let’s tell you about a Dua that you can recite during this step of Hajj.

Arabic: 

اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ. لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ اللَّهُ. اللَّهُ اَحَدٌ

Transliteration: 

Allaahu 'Akbar. Laa 'ilaaha 'illallaah. Allaahu 'Ahad

Meaning:

Allah is the Greatest. There is none worthy of worship but Allah. Allah is One

(Hisn al-Muslim 238)

Dua to Say While Throwing Each Pebble at Jamarat

Another Hajj ritual is the stoning of the devil. Pilgrims collect pebbles at Muzalifah and throw them at the stone pillars. Here is a supplication that you recite while throwing each pebble at Jamarat, the stone pillars. The Prophet (SAW) said this supplication while throwing each pebble at Jamarat. 

Arabic: اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ

Transliteration: Allāhu Akbar

Meaning:

Allah is the greatest. 

(Hisn al-Muslim 239)

After stoning the devil, you can step aside and make your personal Duas. 

Duas to Recite During Qurbani

All the Hajj pilgrims must slaughter an animal as a sacrifice to the Almighty, following the footsteps of Prophet Ibrahim (AS). Although there are no specific supplications to recite during this time, here are some you can add to your Hajj supplications list. 

Arabic: اللَّهُمَّ تَقَبَّلْ مِنِّي كَمَا تَقَبَّلْتَ مِنْ إِبْرَاهِيمَ وَإِسْمَاعِيلَ

Transliteration: Allāhumma taqabbal minnī kamā taqabbalta min Ibrāhīma wa Ismā‘īl.

Meaning: O Allah, accept it from me as You accepted it from Ibrahim and Isma’il.

Here is another Dua. 

Arabic: 

بِسْمِ اللّٰهِ وَاللّٰهُ أَكْبَرُ [اَللّٰهُمَّ مِنْكَ وَلَكَ] اَللّٰهُمَّ تَقَبَّلْ مِنِّيْ

Transliteration:

Bismillahi wa Allahu Akbar, [Allahumma minka wa laka] Allahumma taqabbal minni.

Meaning:

With the Name of Allah, Allah is the Most Great! [O Allah, from You and to You.] O Allah, accept it from me.

(Hisn al-Muslim 246)

Dua to Recite After Shaving or Trimming Hair

This is the final ritual of Hajj, after which you will be rid of the obligations of the state of Ihram. It marks the completion of your pilgrimage. You can make a few supplications after shaving or trimming your hair. 

Arabic: اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِي وَلِمَنْ حَلَقَ

Transliteration: Allāhumma ighfir lī wa liman ḥalaq.

Meaning: O Allah, forgive me and those who shaved.

Dua to Say While Returning Home

Once you have performed all the Hajj rituals and will soon return home, here is a supplication you can recite for additional rewards. 

Arabic: 

آيِبُونَ تَائِبُونَ عَابِدُونَ لِرَبِّنَا حَامِدُونَ

Transliteration:

Āyibūna tā’ibūna ‘ābidūna li rabbinā ḣāmidūna

Meaning:

(We are those) who return, who repent, who worship our Lord, who praise.

(Riyad as-Salihin 987)

Summing Up

If you have hired the services of an Islamic travel agency that is helping you plan your Hajj, you might not have to worry about all the bookings. Therefore, you can focus more on preparing yourself for the pilgrimage. One of the most vital preparations is to learn and enlist essential Duas for each step of Hajj to ensure that you don’t miss out on any chance to yield exceptional rewards and blessings. You can recite the Duas mentioned in this blog or any other supplications.