Hajj & Umrah Guide — Step by Step with Duas

العُمْرَة

Complete Umrah Guide

The lesser pilgrimage — 4 essential steps to complete Umrah in accordance with the Sunnah

The Virtue of Umrah

Umrah is known as the "minor pilgrimage." Unlike Hajj, it can be performed at any time of the year and is highly recommended in Islam.

"The performance of Umrah is an expiation for the sins committed between it and the previous one, and the reward for Hajj Mabrur (accepted Hajj) is nothing less than Paradise."

— Sahih al-Bukhari 1773, Sahih Muslim 1349

Ihram — Entering the Sacred State

الإحرام

Purification, intention & donning the Ihram garments at the Miqat

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Before reaching the Miqat:

Perform Ghusl (full body ritual wash) — the Prophet ﷺ performed Ghusl for Ihram (Sunan al-Tirmidhi 830)
Men: Wear two white unstitched cloths (Izar and Rida). Remove all sewn clothing — the Prophet ﷺ said: "The muhrim should not wear a shirt, a turban, a hooded cloak, trousers, or leather socks" (Sahih al-Bukhari 1542, Sahih Muslim 1177)
Women: Can wear any modest clothing — their regular clothes serve as their Ihram. Only the niqab (face veil) and gloves are prohibited for women (Sahih al-Bukhari 1838)
Do NOT apply any perfume — perfume is prohibited on body and garments while in Ihram. The Prophet ﷺ commanded regarding a muhrim who died: "Do not perfume him" (Sahih al-Bukhari 1265, Sahih Muslim 1206)
Pray two rak'ahs if it is not a makruh (disliked) time — the Prophet ﷺ prayed two rak'ahs at Dhul Hulayfah before entering Ihram (Sahih Muslim 1218)

At the Miqat — Make your intention (Niyyah):

Face the Qiblah and make the intention for Umrah in your heart. Then recite the Talbiyah:

Talbiyah — التلبية

لَبَّيْكَ اللَّهُمَّ لَبَّيْكَ، لَبَّيْكَ لَا شَرِيكَ لَكَ لَبَّيْكَ، إِنَّ الْحَمْدَ وَالنِّعْمَةَ لَكَ وَالْمُلْكَ، لَا شَرِيكَ لَكَ

Labbayk Allāhumma labbayk, labbayka lā sharīka laka labbayk, inna al-ḥamda wan-ni'mata laka wal-mulk, lā sharīka lak.

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

📖 Sahih al-Bukhari 1549, Sahih Muslim 1184

Continue reciting the Talbiyah frequently from this point until you begin Tawaf. Men should recite it aloud (Sahih al-Bukhari 1548 — the Prophet ﷺ raised his voice with Talbiyah); women should recite softly.

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Ihram Restrictions: Once in Ihram, you must avoid: cutting hair/nails, applying perfume, covering the head (men), wearing gloves or niqab (women — Bukhari 1838; may cover face with cloth when non-mahram men pass), hunting (Quran 5:95), sexual relations, marriage contracts (Muslim 1409), and all obscenity, sin and arguing (Quran 2:197).

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Miqat Locations (Sahih al-Bukhari 1524, Sahih Muslim 1181): Dhul Hulayfah (Abyar Ali) for Madinah travelers, Al-Juhfah (Rabigh) from Syria/West, Qarn al-Manazil for Najd, Yalamlam for Yemen, Dhat Irq from Iraq/East. If flying, enter Ihram before passing your Miqat.

Tawaf — Circling the Ka'bah

الطواف

Seven circuits around the Ka'bah counterclockwise

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Upon entering Masjid al-Haram:

Enter with your right foot and recite the dua for entering the mosque:

Dua for entering the Masjid

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ وَالصَّلَاةُ وَالسَّلَامُ عَلَىٰ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ، اللَّهُمَّ افْتَحْ لِي أَبْوَابَ رَحْمَتِكَ

Bismillāh, waṣ-ṣalātu was-salāmu 'alā Rasūlillāh. Allāhummaf-taḥ lī abwāba raḥmatik.

"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."

📖 Sahih Muslim 713

Performing Tawaf:

Stop the Talbiyah when you reach the Black Stone to begin your first circuit (Sunan al-Tirmidhi 919 — Ibn Abbas (RA) reported the Prophet ﷺ stopped Talbiyah in Umrah when he touched the Stone)
Ensure you have Wudu (ablution) — the Prophet ﷺ performed wudu then went to the Ka'bah and performed Tawaf (Sahih al-Bukhari 1597)
Idtiba' (men): Place the middle of your Rida under the right arm and over the left shoulder, exposing the right shoulder (Abu Dawud 1883)
Begin at the Black Stone (Hajar al-Aswad). If possible, kiss it or touch it. If not, face it and point with your right hand (Sahih al-Bukhari 1611-1613)
Walk counterclockwise keeping the Ka'bah on your left — as the Prophet ﷺ did (Sahih Muslim 1218)
Raml (men only): Walk briskly with short steps in the first three circuits (Sahih Muslim 1261-1262)
Complete 7 full circuits — as the Prophet ﷺ performed (Sahih Muslim 1218)

When facing the Black Stone — each circuit

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ، اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ

Bismillāh, Allāhu Akbar.

"In the name of Allah, Allah is the Greatest."

📖 Sahih al-Bukhari 1613 — narrated by Ibn Umar (RA)

Between the Yemeni Corner and Black Stone

رَبَّنَا آتِنَا فِي الدُّنْيَا حَسَنَةً وَفِي الْآخِرَةِ حَسَنَةً وَقِنَا عَذَابَ النَّارِ

Rabbanā ātinā fid-dunyā ḥasanah, wa fil-ākhirati ḥasanah, wa qinā 'adhāban-nār.

"Our Lord, give us good in this world and good in the Hereafter, and save us from the punishment of the Fire."

📖 Surah Al-Baqarah 2:201 — Abu Dawud 1892

After completing 7 circuits:

Cover both shoulders (men — end of Idtiba', which is only for Tawaf)
Pray 2 rak'ahs behind Maqam Ibrahim if possible, or anywhere in the Masjid — the Prophet ﷺ prayed behind Maqam Ibrahim after his Tawaf (Sahih Muslim 1218)
Recite Surah Al-Kafirun in the 1st rak'ah and Surah Al-Ikhlas in the 2nd (Sahih Muslim 1218 — Hadith of Jabir describing the Prophet's ﷺ Hajj)

Before praying at Maqam Ibrahim

وَاتَّخِذُوا مِن مَّقَامِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ مُصَلًّى

Wattakhidhū min maqāmi Ibrāhīma muṣallā.

"And take the standing place of Ibrahim as a place of prayer."

📖 Surah Al-Baqarah 2:125

Drink Zamzam Water: After praying, go to the Zamzam water area. The Prophet ﷺ said: "The water of Zamzam is for whatever purpose it is drunk for." (Ibn Majah 3062; graded Hasan by al-Albani). Make dua while drinking.

Sa'i — Walking between Safa and Marwah

السعي

Seven laps between the two hills, commemorating Hajar (AS)

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Proceed to Mount Safa to begin Sa'i. This commemorates the act of Hajar (عليها السلام), the mother of Ismail (عليه السلام), who ran between these two hills in search of water for her infant son (Sahih al-Bukhari 3364).

Upon approaching Safa — recite

إِنَّ الصَّفَا وَالْمَرْوَةَ مِن شَعَائِرِ اللَّهِ

Innaṣ-Ṣafā wal-Marwata min sha'ā'irillāh.

"Indeed, Safa and Marwah are among the symbols of Allah."

📖 Surah Al-Baqarah 2:158

Then say: "Abda'u bimā bada'Allāhu bih" — "I begin with what Allah began with." (Sahih Muslim 1218)

Dua at Safa (facing Ka'bah, hands raised)

اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ، اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ، اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ، لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ، لَهُ الْمُلْكُ وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ وَهُوَ عَلَىٰ كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ، لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ، أَنْجَزَ وَعْدَهُ، وَنَصَرَ عَبْدَهُ، وَهَزَمَ الْأَحْزَابَ وَحْدَهُ

Allāhu Akbar, Allāhu Akbar, Allāhu Akbar. Lā ilāha illAllāhu waḥdahu lā sharīka lah, lahul-mulku wa lahul-ḥamdu wa huwa 'alā kulli shay'in qadīr. Lā ilāha illAllāhu waḥdah, anjaza wa'dah, wa naṣara 'abdah, wa hazamal-aḥzāba waḥdah.

"Allah is the Greatest (3x). There is no god but Allah alone, without partner. To Him belongs sovereignty and praise, and He is over all things capable. There is no god but Allah alone. He fulfilled His promise, gave victory to His servant, and defeated the confederates alone."

📖 Sahih Muslim 1218

Performing Sa'i:

Walk from Safa to Marwah = 1 lap. Marwah back to Safa = 2nd lap — the Prophet ﷺ began at Safa (Sahih Muslim 1218)
Complete 7 laps total, ending at Marwah (Sahih Muslim 1218)
Men: Walk briskly / jog between the green markers (the valley floor) — the Prophet ﷺ walked briskly in the valley (Sahih Muslim 1218)
Women walk at a normal pace throughout
Make abundant dua, dhikr, and recite Quran during the walk — the Prophet ﷺ made dua at Safa and Marwah (Sahih Muslim 1218)
Repeat the dua at Safa each time you reach Safa and Marwah (facing Ka'bah)

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Tip: Wudu is recommended but not required for Sa'i. You may rest if tired. There is no specific dua prescribed for each lap — make any personal dua you wish.

Halq or Taqsir — Shaving or Trimming Hair

الحلق أو التقصير

Completion of Umrah and exiting Ihram

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After completing Sa'i:

Men: Shave the entire head (Halq — preferred) or trim the hair equally from all sides (Taqsir) — Allah says: "with heads shaved and [hair] shortened" (Quran 48:27; Sahih al-Bukhari 1728, Sahih Muslim 1302)
Women: Trim approximately a fingertip's length from the ends of their hair (Taqsir only; women do not shave) — the Prophet ﷺ said: "There is no shaving for women; women should only shorten" (Sunan Abu Dawud 1984)

The Prophet's ﷺ supplication for those who shave

اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِلْمُحَلِّقِينَ... اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِلْمُحَلِّقِينَ... اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِلْمُحَلِّقِينَ وَالْمُقَصِّرِينَ

Allāhumma-ghfir lil-muḥalliqīn... Allāhumma-ghfir lil-muḥalliqīn... Allāhumma-ghfir lil-muḥalliqīna wal-muqaṣṣirīn.

"O Allah, forgive those who shave... O Allah, forgive those who shave... O Allah, forgive those who shave and those who trim."

📖 Sahih al-Bukhari 1728, Sahih Muslim 1302

🎉 Your Umrah is now complete! All Ihram restrictions are now lifted. You may change into regular clothes, apply perfume, and resume all normal activities.

It is recommended to make abundant dua, pray nafl (voluntary) prayers, and spend time in worship at the Masjid al-Haram.

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Recommendation: The Prophet ﷺ prayed three times for those who shaved their heads before mentioning those who trimmed. Halq (shaving) is strongly preferred for men performing Umrah, unless they plan to do Hajj soon and want to preserve hair for that.

الحَجّ

Complete Hajj Guide

The fifth pillar of Islam — a comprehensive guide to the 5 days of Hajj (8th–12th Dhul Hijjah)

The Obligation & Virtue of Hajj

Hajj is the fifth pillar of Islam, obligatory once in a lifetime upon every Muslim who is physically and financially able. Allah says: "And pilgrimage to the House is a duty owed to Allah by all people who are able to undertake it" (Quran 3:97).

"Whoever performs Hajj for the sake of Allah and does not commit any obscenity or transgression shall return [free from sins] as on the day his mother bore him."

— Sahih al-Bukhari 1521, Sahih Muslim 1350

Types of Hajj: Tamattu' (Umrah then Hajj — most recommended; the Prophet ﷺ said: "Had I not brought the sacrificial animal, I would have performed Umrah" — Sahih al-Bukhari 1568, Sahih Muslim 1218), Qiran (Umrah and Hajj combined in one Ihram), Ifrad (Hajj only). This guide follows Hajj al-Tamattu'.

Day 1 — Yawm al-Tarwiyah (8th Dhul Hijjah)

Enter Ihram for Hajj

الإحرام للحج

From your accommodation in Makkah

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On the morning of 8th Dhul Hijjah (for Hajj Tamattu' pilgrims who completed Umrah earlier):

Perform Ghusl (full ritual wash) — as the Prophet ﷺ did for Ihram (Sunan al-Tirmidhi 830)
Put on your Ihram garments — same as Umrah (Sahih al-Bukhari 1542)
Make the intention (Niyyah) for Hajj from your accommodation — the Companions entered Ihram for Hajj from their lodgings in Makkah on the 8th (Sahih Muslim 1218)
Recite the Talbiyah and continue reciting it frequently (Sahih al-Bukhari 1549)

Intention & Talbiyah for Hajj

لَبَّيْكَ اللَّهُمَّ حَجًّا

لَبَّيْكَ اللَّهُمَّ لَبَّيْكَ، لَبَّيْكَ لَا شَرِيكَ لَكَ لَبَّيْكَ، إِنَّ الْحَمْدَ وَالنِّعْمَةَ لَكَ وَالْمُلْكَ، لَا شَرِيكَ لَكَ

Labbayk Allāhumma Ḥajjan.

Labbayk Allāhumma labbayk, labbayka lā sharīka laka labbayk, inna al-ḥamda wan-ni'mata laka wal-mulk, lā sharīka lak.

"Here I am O Allah, (performing) Hajj. Here I am, O Allah, here I am..."

📖 Sahih al-Bukhari 1549

Proceed to Mina

التوجه إلى منى

Stay in Mina and pray shortened prayers

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Head to Mina before or after Dhuhr prayer — as the Prophet ﷺ did (Sahih Muslim 1218)
Pray Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha and Fajr in Mina (Sahih al-Bukhari 1653)
Shorten the 4-rak'ah prayers to 2 rak'ahs (Dhuhr, Asr, Isha) but do not combine them — pray each at its own time. This is the Sunnah of the Prophet ﷺ as described in the hadith of Jabir (Sahih Muslim 1218).
Spend the night in Mina — engage in dhikr, Quran recitation, and dua — as the Prophet ﷺ did (Sahih Muslim 1218)

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Staying in Mina on the 8th is a Sunnah, not obligatory. However, following the Sunnah of the Prophet ﷺ is highly recommended.

Day 2 — Yawm 'Arafah (9th Dhul Hijjah) — The Most Important Day

"Hajj is 'Arafah."

— Sunan al-Tirmidhi 889, Sunan an-Nasa'i 3016

This is the most important day of Hajj. Standing at Arafah is the essential pillar — without it, the Hajj is invalid.

Proceed to Arafah after Fajr

الوقوف بعرفة

The standing at Arafah — the pillar of Hajj

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After Fajr in Mina, head to 'Arafah while reciting the Talbiyah (Sahih Muslim 1218)
At Dhuhr time, pray Dhuhr and Asr combined and shortened (2 rak'ahs each, with one Adhan and two Iqamahs) — this is the Sunnah (Sahih Muslim 1218)
Spend the entire afternoon in supplication, dhikr, repentance, and crying to Allah — the Prophet ﷺ remained at Arafah making dua until sunset (Sahih Muslim 1218)
Face the Qiblah, raise your hands, and make abundant dua — the Prophet ﷺ faced the Qiblah and continued making dua (Sahih Muslim 1218)
The Sunnah time of standing is from Dhuhr until sunset. However, standing at Arafah is valid from Dhuhr of the 9th until Fajr of the 10th — anyone who reaches Arafah at any point during this window has caught the Hajj

Best Dua of Arafah — الدعاء يوم عرفة

لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ، لَهُ الْمُلْكُ وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ وَهُوَ عَلَىٰ كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ

Lā ilāha illAllāhu waḥdahu lā sharīka lah, lahul-mulku wa lahul-ḥamdu wa huwa 'alā kulli shay'in qadīr.

"There is no god but Allah alone, without partner. To Him belongs sovereignty and all praise, and He is over all things capable."

📖 Sunan al-Tirmidhi 3585 — The Prophet ﷺ said: "The best supplication is the supplication on the Day of Arafah."

Dua for forgiveness — taught for Laylat al-Qadr, excellent for Arafah

اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّكَ عَفُوٌّ تُحِبُّ الْعَفْوَ فَاعْفُ عَنِّي

Allāhumma innaka 'Afuwwun tuḥibbul-'afwa fa'fu 'annī.

"O Allah, You are the Pardoner, You love to pardon, so pardon me."

📖 Sunan al-Tirmidhi 3513, Ibn Majah 3850 — The Prophet ﷺ taught this dua to Aisha (RA) for Laylat al-Qadr. It is among the most beautiful duas of forgiveness, highly appropriate for Arafah.

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Critical: Ensure you are within the boundaries of Arafah (not in the valley of 'Uranah). Standing at Arafah even for a moment between Dhuhr of 9th and Fajr of 10th is the essential pillar. The Prophet ﷺ said: "Whoever stands at Arafah before Fajr has caught the Hajj" (Abu Dawud 1950, al-Tirmidhi 891). Missing Arafah entirely invalidates the Hajj.

Proceed to Muzdalifah after Sunset

المبيت بمزدلفة

Overnight stay, pray Maghrib & Isha combined, collect pebbles

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After sunset, leave Arafah calmly for Muzdalifah — the Prophet ﷺ departed only after sunset (Sahih Muslim 1218). Continue reciting the Talbiyah.
Upon arrival, pray Maghrib and Isha combined — Maghrib (3 rak'ahs) and Isha (shortened to 2 rak'ahs), with one Adhan and two Iqamahs (Sahih Muslim 1218 — Hadith of Jabir)
Sleep under the open sky — the Prophet ﷺ lay down and slept until Fajr (Sahih Muslim 1218)
Collect 7 pebbles (chickpea-sized) for stoning the next day — you can also collect more later in Mina (Sahih Muslim 1218)
Pray Fajr early at the beginning of its time — the Prophet ﷺ prayed Fajr at its earliest time at Muzdalifah (Sahih al-Bukhari 1683, Sahih Muslim 1218)
After Fajr, face the Qiblah and make dua at al-Mash'ar al-Haram until it is very bright (Sahih Muslim 1218; Quran 2:198 — "Remember Allah at al-Mash'ar al-Haram")
Then depart for Mina before sunrise, reciting the Talbiyah (Sahih Muslim 1218)

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Concession: The elderly, weak, women, and those with difficulty may leave Muzdalifah after midnight (after the moon sets). This was permitted by the Prophet ﷺ (Sahih al-Bukhari 1679).

Day 3 — Yawm al-Nahr (10th Dhul Hijjah) — The Busiest Day

This is Eid al-Adha — the busiest day of Hajj with multiple rites to perform. The order of rites on this day (as per the Sunnah): Stoning → Sacrifice → Shaving → Tawaf al-Ifadah.

"Do (the rites) and there is no harm (in any order)."

— Sahih al-Bukhari 1734-1738, Sahih Muslim 1306 — The Prophet ﷺ was repeatedly asked on the Day of Nahr about doing things before others and each time said "there is no harm"

Stoning Jamrat al-'Aqabah (the large pillar)

رمي جمرة العقبة الكبرى

Throw 7 pebbles at the largest Jamrah

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Stop the Talbiyah before throwing the first pebble
Stone only Jamrat al-'Aqabah (the largest pillar, closest to Makkah)
Throw 7 pebbles, one at a time
Say "Allāhu Akbar" with each throw
Throw from the bottom of the valley, with Mina on your right and Makkah on your left (if possible)
Time: After sunrise is the Sunnah (Sahih al-Bukhari 1671; Sahih Muslim 1296 — the Prophet ﷺ stoned after sunrise). After Fajr is permissible for those with excuse.

With each pebble

اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ

Allāhu Akbar

"Allah is the Greatest"

📖 Sahih al-Bukhari 1750, Sahih Muslim 1296

Animal Sacrifice (Hady)

ذبح الهدي

Obligatory for Tamattu' and Qiran pilgrims

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Obligatory for Hajj Tamattu' and Qiran pilgrims
A sheep/goat (one person) or share in a cow/camel (up to 7 people)
Say "Bismillāh, Allāhu Akbar" at the time of slaughter
If unable to afford it, fast 3 days during Hajj + 7 days upon returning home = 10 days total — "…and whoever cannot find [a sacrifice] — then a fast of three days during Hajj and seven when you have returned. Those are ten complete [days]" (Quran 2:196)
The sacrifice can be done any time during the Days of Tashreeq (10th-13th)
Most pilgrims arrange this through official Hajj sacrifice programs/vouchers

Dua at the time of sacrifice

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ وَاللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ، اللَّهُمَّ مِنْكَ وَلَكَ، اللَّهُمَّ تَقَبَّلْ مِنِّي

Bismillāhi wallāhu Akbar, Allāhumma minka wa lak, Allāhumma taqabbal minnī.

"In the name of Allah, and Allah is the Greatest. O Allah, this is from You and for You. O Allah, accept this from me."

📖 Sahih Muslim 1967

Halq or Taqsir — Shaving/Trimming

الحلق أو التقصير

First partial release from Ihram (Tahallul al-Awwal)

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Men: Shave the entire head (Halq — preferred) or trim equally
Women: Trim a fingertip's length from the ends
After this, you have achieved Tahallul al-Awwal (first release)
Everything becomes permissible except intimate relations with your spouse
You may now change into regular clothes, apply perfume, etc.

Tawaf al-Ifadah & Sa'i

طواف الإفاضة والسعي

The essential Tawaf of Hajj — a pillar (rukn)

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Go to Masjid al-Haram in Makkah
Perform Tawaf al-Ifadah — 7 circuits around the Ka'bah (same as Umrah Tawaf, but NO Idtiba' or Raml)
Pray 2 rak'ahs behind Maqam Ibrahim
Perform Sa'i — 7 laps between Safa and Marwah (same method as Umrah)
This Tawaf is a pillar (rukn) of Hajj — it cannot be skipped
After this, you achieve Tahallul al-Thani (full release) — all Ihram restrictions are lifted
This can be delayed to the 11th or 12th if needed

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Note: The procedure for Tawaf and Sa'i is the same as described in the Umrah section above. Refer to those detailed steps and duas.

Return to Mina for the Night

العودة إلى منى

Spend the nights of Tashreeq in Mina

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Return to Mina and spend the night there. Staying overnight in Mina on the nights of the 11th and 12th is obligatory (wajib).

Day 4 — 1st Day of Tashreeq (11th Dhul Hijjah)

Stoning All Three Jamarat

رمي الجمرات الثلاث

7 pebbles at each of the three pillars, after Dhuhr

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After Dhuhr (the Prophet ﷺ did not stone before zawal/midday — Sahih al-Bukhari 1746), stone all three Jamarat in order:

1. Jamrat al-Sughra (smallest, furthest from Makkah): Throw 7 pebbles, saying "Allāhu Akbar" with each. Then stand aside facing Qiblah and make long dua.
2. Jamrat al-Wusta (middle): Throw 7 pebbles with takbir. Stand aside and make long dua.
3. Jamrat al-'Aqabah (largest, closest to Makkah): Throw 7 pebbles with takbir. Do NOT stand for dua after this one — leave directly.

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Sunnah: The Prophet ﷺ would stand for a long time making dua after the first and second Jamrah, but would leave immediately after stoning the third (Sahih al-Bukhari 1751-1753).

Spend the Night in Mina

المبيت بمنى

Continue dhikr and worship

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Spend the night in Mina — this is obligatory
Engage in dhikr, takbir, Quran, and dua
Recite the Takbirat of Tashreeq after every obligatory prayer:

Takbirat of Tashreeq — after each Salah

اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ، لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ، وَاللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ، وَلِلَّهِ الْحَمْدُ

Allāhu Akbar Allāhu Akbar, lā ilāha illAllāh, wallāhu Akbar Allāhu Akbar, wa lillāhil-ḥamd.

"Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest. There is no god but Allah. Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest, and to Allah belongs all praise."

📖 Reported from the Companions — recited from Fajr of 9th Dhul Hijjah to Asr of 13th

Days 5–6 — 2nd & 3rd Days of Tashreeq (12th–13th Dhul Hijjah)

Stoning the Three Jamarat (12th)

رمي الجمرات — اليوم الثاني

Same procedure as 11th — after Dhuhr

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Repeat the stoning of all three Jamarat as on the 11th (after Dhuhr):

Jamrat al-Sughra → 7 pebbles + dua
Jamrat al-Wusta → 7 pebbles + dua
Jamrat al-'Aqabah → 7 pebbles, no dua

Option: Depart Mina or Stay for 13th

النفر الأول أو الثاني

Leave before Maghrib (12th) or stay for the 13th

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Allah says in the Quran:

Quranic guidance on departing

فَمَن تَعَجَّلَ فِي يَوْمَيْنِ فَلَا إِثْمَ عَلَيْهِ وَمَن تَأَخَّرَ فَلَا إِثْمَ عَلَيْهِ لِمَنِ اتَّقَىٰ

Faman ta'ajjala fī yawmayni falā ithma 'alayh, wa man ta'akhkhara falā ithma 'alayh, limanit-taqā.

"Whoever hastens (departure) in two days, there is no sin upon him; and whoever delays, there is no sin upon him — for the one who fears Allah."

📖 Surah Al-Baqarah 2:203

Option 1 — Early departure (Nafr al-Awwal): After stoning on the 12th, leave Mina before sunset. If the sun sets while you are still in Mina, you must stay for the 13th.
Option 2 — Stay for 13th (Nafr al-Thani — preferred): Spend the night, stone all three Jamarat again on the 13th, then depart. This is more rewarding.

Tawaf al-Wada' (Farewell Tawaf)

طواف الوداع

The final act before leaving Makkah

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Before leaving Makkah, perform Tawaf al-Wada' (Farewell Tawaf)
This is obligatory for all Hajj pilgrims — it should be the last act before departing
7 circuits around the Ka'bah, no Idtiba', no Raml, no Sa'i
Pray 2 rak'ahs after Tawaf
Exemption: Women in their menstrual period are excused from Tawaf al-Wada' (Sahih al-Bukhari 1755)

Dua when leaving Masjid al-Haram

اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ مِنْ فَضْلِكَ

Allāhumma innī as'aluka min faḍlik.

"O Allah, I ask You of Your bounty."

📖 Sahih Muslim 713

🎉 Congratulations — Your Hajj is Complete!

May Allah accept your Hajj and make it Hajj Mabrur. May you return purified as on the day you were born.

حَجٌّ مَبْرُورٌ وَذَنْبٌ مَغْفُورٌ

الأدعية والأذكار

Essential Duas & Adhkar

Key supplications from the Quran and Sunnah for your pilgrimage journey

Dua for Travelling

دعاء السفر

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Dua when beginning the journey

اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ، اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ، اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ، سُبْحَانَ الَّذِي سَخَّرَ لَنَا هَٰذَا وَمَا كُنَّا لَهُ مُقْرِنِينَ وَإِنَّا إِلَىٰ رَبِّنَا لَمُنقَلِبُونَ، اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّا نَسْأَلُكَ فِي سَفَرِنَا هَٰذَا الْبِرَّ وَالتَّقْوَىٰ، وَمِنَ الْعَمَلِ مَا تَرْضَىٰ، اللَّهُمَّ هَوِّنْ عَلَيْنَا سَفَرَنَا هَٰذَا وَاطْوِ عَنَّا بُعْدَهُ، اللَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ الصَّاحِبُ فِي السَّفَرِ، وَالْخَلِيفَةُ فِي الْأَهْلِ

Allāhu Akbar, Allāhu Akbar, Allāhu Akbar. Subḥān-alladhī sakhkhara lanā hādhā wa mā kunnā lahu muqrinīn, wa innā ilā Rabbinā lamunqalibūn. Allāhumma innā nas'aluka fī safarinā hādha al-birra wat-taqwā, wa minal-'amali mā tarḍā. Allāhumma hawwin 'alaynā safaranā hādhā waṭwi 'annā bu'dah. Allāhumma anta aṣ-ṣāḥibu fis-safar, wal-khalīfatu fil-ahl.

"Allah is Greatest (3x). Glory to Him who has subjected this to us, and we could never have it by our efforts, and to our Lord we shall return. O Allah, we ask You on this journey for goodness and piety and deeds that please You. O Allah, make this journey easy for us and shorten its distance. O Allah, You are the Companion on the journey and the Successor over the family."

📖 Sahih Muslim 1342 — Surah Az-Zukhruf 43:13-14

Talbiyah

التلبية

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The call of the pilgrim

Labbayk Allāhumma labbayk, labbayka lā sharīka laka labbayk, inna al-ḥamda wan-ni'mata laka wal-mulk, lā sharīka lak.

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

📖 Sahih al-Bukhari 1549, Sahih Muslim 1184

Duas During Tawaf

أدعية الطواف

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Between Yemeni Corner & Black Stone

رَبَّنَا آتِنَا فِي الدُّنْيَا حَسَنَةً وَفِي الْآخِرَةِ حَسَنَةً وَقِنَا عَذَابَ النَّارِ

Rabbanā ātinā fid-dunyā ḥasanah, wa fil-ākhirati ḥasanah, wa qinā 'adhāban-nār.

"Our Lord, give us good in this world and good in the Hereafter, and save us from the punishment of the Fire."

📖 Surah Al-Baqarah 2:201

General dua — recite anytime during Tawaf

سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ وَالْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ وَلَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَاللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ وَلَا حَوْلَ وَلَا قُوَّةَ إِلَّا بِاللَّهِ

SubḥānAllāh, walḥamdu lillāh, wa lā ilāha illAllāh, wallāhu Akbar, wa lā ḥawla wa lā quwwata illā billāh.

"Glory be to Allah, praise be to Allah, there is no god but Allah, Allah is the Greatest, and there is no power or strength except with Allah."

📖 Sahih Muslim 2137 — The Prophet ﷺ said: "The most beloved words to Allah are four: SubhanAllah, Alhamdulillah, La ilaha illAllah, Allahu Akbar."

Dua at Safa & Marwah

الدعاء عند الصفا والمروة

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At Safa and Marwah (facing Ka'bah)

اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ، اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ، اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ. لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ، لَهُ الْمُلْكُ وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ وَهُوَ عَلَىٰ كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ. لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ، أَنْجَزَ وَعْدَهُ، وَنَصَرَ عَبْدَهُ، وَهَزَمَ الْأَحْزَابَ وَحْدَهُ

"Allah is the Greatest (3x). There is no god but Allah alone, without partner. To Him belongs sovereignty and all praise, and He is over all things capable. There is no god but Allah alone. He fulfilled His promise, gave victory to His servant, and defeated the confederates alone."

📖 Sahih Muslim 1218

Dua of Arafah

دعاء يوم عرفة

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Best dua on the Day of Arafah

Lā ilāha illAllāhu waḥdahu lā sharīka lah, lahul-mulku wa lahul-ḥamdu wa huwa 'alā kulli shay'in qadīr.

"There is no god but Allah alone, without partner. To Him belongs sovereignty and all praise, and He is over all things capable."

📖 Sunan al-Tirmidhi 3585

Dua for forgiveness — highly recommended on Arafah

اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي ظَلَمْتُ نَفْسِي ظُلْمًا كَثِيرًا، وَلَا يَغْفِرُ الذُّنُوبَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ، فَاغْفِرْ لِي مَغْفِرَةً مِّنْ عِندِكَ وَارْحَمْنِي، إِنَّكَ أَنْتَ الْغَفُورُ الرَّحِيمُ

Allāhumma innī ẓalamtu nafsī ẓulman kathīrā, wa lā yaghfirudh-dhunūba illā Ant, faghfirlī maghfiratan min 'indika warḥamnī, innaka Antal-Ghafūr ur-Raḥīm.

"O Allah, I have wronged myself greatly, and none forgives sins but You. So grant me forgiveness from You and have mercy on me. You are the Most Forgiving, Most Merciful."

📖 Sahih al-Bukhari 6326, Sahih Muslim 2705 — Taught by the Prophet ﷺ to Abu Bakr (RA)

Takbirat of Tashreeq & Dhikr

تكبيرات التشريق

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After every Salah — 9th to 13th Dhul Hijjah

Allāhu Akbar Allāhu Akbar, lā ilāha illAllāh, wallāhu Akbar Allāhu Akbar, wa lillāhil-ḥamd.

"Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest. There is no god but Allah. Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest, and to Allah belongs all praise."

📖 Recited from Fajr of 9th Dhul Hijjah to Asr of 13th Dhul Hijjah

General Dhikr — recite abundantly

سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ، وَالْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ، وَلَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ، وَاللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ

SubḥānAllāh, walḥamdu lillāh, wa lā ilāha illAllāh, wallāhu Akbar.

"Glory be to Allah, praise be to Allah, there is no god but Allah, and Allah is the Greatest."

📖 Sahih Muslim 2137 — "The most beloved words to Allah"

التحضير

Preparation Guide

Spiritual, physical, and practical preparation for your pilgrimage

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Spiritual Preparation

Purify your heart and renew your intention

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Make sincere Tawbah (repentance) — return to Allah with a pure heart

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Purify your intention (Niyyah) — perform Hajj/Umrah solely for the pleasure of Allah

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Settle all debts or arrange for their payment in your absence

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Seek forgiveness from anyone you have wronged

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Write your will (Wasiyyah) — Sunnah before any journey

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Ensure the money used is halal (lawfully earned)

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Learn the fiqh of Hajj/Umrah — study the rites thoroughly before departure

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Memorize essential duas and adhkar (this guide can help!)

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Increase nafl prayers, fasting, charity, and Quran recitation

Dua for acceptance

اللَّهُمَّ اجْعَلْهُ حَجًّا مَبْرُورًا وَسَعْيًا مَشْكُورًا وَذَنْبًا مَغْفُورًا

Allāhummaj'alhu ḥajjan mabrūran, wa sa'yan mashkūran, wa dhanban maghfūrā.

"O Allah, make it an accepted Hajj, a Sa'i that is appreciated, and sins that are forgiven."

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Practical Packing Checklist

Essential items to bring on your journey

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Documents: Passport, visa, vaccination certificates, hotel bookings, travel insurance, copies of all documents

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Ihram garments: Two white unstitched cloths (men), ihram belt/pouch, comfortable modest clothing (women)

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Medications: Personal prescriptions, pain relievers, sunscreen, lip balm, first-aid kit

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Toiletries: Unscented soap/shampoo (for use in Ihram), miswak/toothbrush, unscented deodorant

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Footwear: Open sandals that do not cover the ankles (men, for Ihram — Sahih al-Bukhari 1543), comfortable walking shoes for non-Ihram times

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Essentials: Small backpack/waist pouch, reusable water bottle, travel prayer mat, umbrella (for sun), phone charger/power bank

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Spiritual items: Quran (pocket-size), dua book, this guide (save offline!), tasbeeh/counter

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Money: Saudi Riyals, credit/debit card, money for Hady (sacrifice)

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Ihram Restrictions — What to Avoid

Prohibitions once you enter the state of Ihram

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Cutting hair or nails — from any part of the body (consensus of the scholars based on Quran 2:196)

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Applying perfume — to body or clothing; use unscented products (Sahih al-Bukhari 1838)

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Men: Covering the head — with anything attached; umbrella for shade is fine (Sahih al-Bukhari 1542; and the hadith of the man who died in Ihram: "Do not cover his head" — Bukhari 1267)

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Men: Wearing sewn/fitted clothing — only the two Ihram sheets; no shirt, turban, hooded cloak, or trousers (Sahih al-Bukhari 1542)

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Women: Wearing gloves or niqab — but may cover face with cloth when non-mahram men pass (Sahih al-Bukhari 1838)

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Sexual relations — and all that leads to it (Quran 2:197 — "no rafath during Hajj")

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Marriage contracts — cannot marry, give in marriage, or propose during Ihram (Sahih Muslim 1409)

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Hunting land animals — or assisting in hunting (Quran 5:95-96)

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Arguing, fighting, and sinful speech — "There should be no obscenity, no transgression, and no arguing during Hajj" (Quran 2:197; Sahih al-Bukhari 1521)

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Miqat Locations

Designated stations for entering Ihram

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The Miqat are the designated boundary points beyond which a pilgrim must not pass without entering the state of Ihram. The Prophet ﷺ designated five Miqat locations:

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Dhul Hulayfah (Abyar Ali): For people of Madinah — approx. 450km from Makkah (furthest Miqat)

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Al-Juhfah (near Rabigh): For people of Syria, Egypt, North Africa, and the West — approx. 183km from Makkah

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Qarn al-Manazil (As-Sayl al-Kabir): For people of Najd — approx. 94km from Makkah

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Yalamlam (As-Sa'diyyah): For people of Yemen — approx. 54km from Makkah

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Dhat Irq: For people of Iraq and the East — approx. 94km from Makkah

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Air travellers: Enter Ihram before your plane passes your designated Miqat. Many airlines announce when approaching the Miqat. It is better to prepare Ihram before boarding and make your Niyyah and Talbiyah when the pilot announces the Miqat point.

Evidence for the Miqat

وَقَّتَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ﷺ لِأَهْلِ الْمَدِينَةِ ذَا الْحُلَيْفَةِ، وَلِأَهْلِ الشَّامِ الْجُحْفَةَ، وَلِأَهْلِ نَجْدٍ قَرْنَ الْمَنَازِلِ، وَلِأَهْلِ الْيَمَنِ يَلَمْلَمَ

Waqqata Rasūlullāhi ﷺ li-ahlil-Madīnati Dhal-Ḥulayfah, wa li-ahlish-Shāmi al-Juḥfah, wa li-ahli Najdin Qarn al-Manāzil, wa li-ahlil-Yamani Yalamlam.

"The Messenger of Allah ﷺ designated Dhul Hulayfah for the people of Madinah, Al-Juhfah for the people of Syria, Qarn al-Manazil for the people of Najd, and Yalamlam for the people of Yemen."

📖 Sahih al-Bukhari 1524, Sahih Muslim 1181