The journey to visit the sacred places of Umrah is a valuable spiritual experience. Small booklets are brought by many of those who go on pilgrimage to aid them in reciting special du’as for each circuit of Tawaf and Sa’ee, respectively. It is important to note, though, that there are no set du’as per each round. It is an once in a once-in-a-lifetime trip for many UK Muslims. Spending three days on a pilgrimage is a great blessing, and let’s be honest, if you have the following umrah dua list in your possession, you’re in a better place. The dhikr that was narrated by the Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wassallam) that he (saw) either commanded or recited or taught while performing the tawaf, there is no such thing as it, in tawaf, the dhikr may be anything from the Quran and Sunnah, what many people mention of a specific dhikr that is to be recited under the mizab (downspout) and so on, is without any basis.
Why is the Umrah Dua List important?
The fundamental essence of Umrah is prayer—called Dua—which is heartfelt prayer. An action performed in Makkah is for Allah’s forgiveness, mercy, and blessings. You are not just a guest of the family when you do Umrah; you are the guest of Allah Himself. Therefore, be sure to list of your duas before you travel from the UK. Make a list of duas for umrah your family, friends, parents, and anything else dear to your heart. If you are unable to remember all the words, that’s okay. Allah listens to all languages and all whispers.
A brief recap of the Du’a that you should say before starting your Journey:
Before departing for the holy lands, it is important to spiritually prepare. The recitation of Dua as Safar calls for Allah’s protection and guidance on the way to Umrah.
| بِسْمِ اللَّهِ، تَوَكَّلْتُ عَلَى اللَّهِ، وَلَا حَوْلَ وَلَا قُوَّةَ إِلَّا بِاللَّهِ |
| Transliteration: Bismillah, tawakkaltu alallah, wa la hawla wa la quwwata illa billah. |
| Translation: Allah, I trust in Allah. There is nothing stronger than Allah, and there is no power but His. |
When riding a car/plane:
| سُبْحَانَ الَّذِي سَخَّرَ لَنَا هَذَا وَمَا كُنَّا لَهُ مُقْرِنِينَ وَإِنَّا إِلَى رَبِّنَا لَمُنْقَلِبُونَ |
| Transliteration: Subhana-lladhi sakhkhara lana hadha wa ma kunna lahu muqrineen, wa inna ila Rabbina lamunqaliboon. |
| Translation: Glory be to Him Who has subjected this to us, and we could not have subdued it. And indeed, to our Lord we will return. |

Dua for Making Intention (Niyyah) for Umrah:
The state of Ihram is the state that you enter when you are about to begin Umrah. The Miqat (boundary for Ihram) is called for most flights to the UK approximately 1.5-2 hours before arrival in Jeddah or Madinah. Pay attention to the announcement, it is important!
| اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّيْ أُرِيْدُ الْعُمْرَةَ فَيَسِّرْهَا لِيْ وَتَقَبَّلْهَا مِنِّيْ |
| Transliteration: Allahumma innee ureedul ‘umrata fayasserhaa lee wa taqabbalhaa minnee. |
| Translation: O Allah, truly I want to perform the Umrah, so please make it easy for me and accept it from me. |
Talbiyah for Umrah:
The Talbiyah is sunnah to be recited as many times as possible during the Umrah Dua List or Hajj. Men should say it aloud, women should say it quietly, so that the non-Mahram men can’t hear them.
| لَبَّيْكَ اللَّهُمَّ لَبَّيْكَ، لَبَّيْكَ لَا شَرِيكَ لَكَ لَبَّيْكَ، إِنَّ الْحَمْدَ وَالنِّعْمَةَ لَكَ وَالْمُلْكَ، لَا شَرِيكَ لَكَ |
| Transliteration: Labbayka Allahumma labbayk. Labbayka la sharika laka labbayk. Inna-l-hamda wa-n-ni’mata laka wa-l-mulk, la sharika lak. |
| Translation: Here I am, O Allah, here I am. Here I am, my partner you are not, here I am. Indeed, all praise, grace and sovereignty are Yours. There is no partner. |
Dua Entering Masjid Al-Haram:
When you enter Masjid Al Haram to perform Umrah, enter with your right foot and say;
| بِسْـمِ الله وَالصَّلاةُ وَالسَّلامُ عَلى رَسولِ الله اللّهُـمَّ افْتَـحْ لي أَبْوابَ رَحْمَتـِك |
| Transliteration: Bismillahi wal hamdulillahi wassalatu a’laa Rasulillah, Allahummaghfirlee zunoobee waf tahlee abwaaba rahmatik. |
| Translation: In the name of God, and prayers and peace be upon the Messenger of God. O God, open for me the doors of Your mercy. |
Du’a for the First See the Kaaba:
The Prophet ﷺ said that when he first saw the Kaaba, he recited these prayers.
| اَللَّهُمَّ زِدْ هَذَا الْبَيْتَ تَشْرِيفاً وَتَعْظِيماً |
| Transliteration: Allahumma zad hadha al-bayta tashrifan wa ta’dhiman. |
| Translation: O Allah, make this House more honored and respected. |
Duas for Tawaf:
At the start of tawaf say:
| بِسْمِ اللهِ اللَّه أكْبَر وللّهِ الْحَمْدُ |
| Transliteration: Bismillahi Allahu Akbar wa lillahil hamd. |
| Translation: “In the Name of Allah, Allah is the Great, and all praise is due to him. |
A Dua between the Corner of Yemeni and Black Stone:
Remember the words and actions of the Prophet (PBUH) as you are walking around in Tawaf. He would recite the following beautiful dua when he would pass between the Yemeni Corner and the Black Stone:
| رَبَّنَا آتِنَا فِيْ الدُنْيَا حَسَنَةً وَّفِيْ الآخِرَةِ حَسَنَةً وَّقِنَا عَذَابَ النَار |
| Transliteration: Rabbana atina fid-dunya hasanatan wa fil-akhirati hasanatan wa qina adhaban-nar. |
| Translation: ‘O Allah, bring us a blessing in this world and a blessing in the next and guard us from the punishment of Hell.’ |

Dua at Maqam Ibrahim:
If space permits, pray two rakah behind Maqam Ibrahim (Stations of Ibrahim) after 7 rounds.
| وَاتَّخِذُوا مِن مَّقَامِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ مُصَلًّى |
| Transliteration: Wattakhidhu min maqami Ibrahima musalla. |
| Translation: And take the Station of Ibrahim as a place of prayer. |
Dua for drinking Zamzam:
Zamzam is more than water; it is a miracle. Pray with hands raised standing facing the Qibla, and pray anything you want. There’s a special dua from the Sunnah:
| اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمَاً نَافِعَاًً وَرِزْقَاً وَاسِعَاًَ وَشِفَاءً مِنْ كُلِّ دَاءٍ |
| Transliteration: Allahumma inni as’aluka ilman nafi’an, wa rizqan wasi’an, wa shifa’an min kulli da’in. |
| Translation: “O Allah, grant me beneficial knowledge, sustenance, and a cure for all illness. |
Du’aa’ for Sa’ee:
| إِنَّ الصَّفَا وَالْمَرْوَةَ مِنْ شَعَائِرِ اللَّهِ |
| Transliteration: Inna-s-Safa wa-l-Marwata min sha’a’irillah. |
| Translation: Yes, Safa and Marwah are indeed some of the symbols of Allah. |
Dhikr at Safa/Marwah:
| 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 الأَحْزَابَ وَحْدَهُ |
| Transliteration: La ilaha illallahu wahdahu la sharika lahu, lahu-l-mulku wa lahu-l-hamdu wa huwa ala kulli shay’in qadir. La ilaha illallahu wahdahu, anjaza wa’dahu, wa nasara abdahu, wa hazama-l-ahzaba wahdahu. |
| Translation: There is no god except Allah, there is no partner. His is the kingdom, His is the praise, and He has power over all things. Allah is our only god. He has kept His word, has made His servant have the victory, and has overcome His enemies by Himself. |
Dua After Completing Umrah:
After Sai, the men shave or cut their hair, and women cut a length of their hair equal to that of a fingertip. This is a dua for this step:
| اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِلْمُحَلِّقِينَ. اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِلْمُحَلِّقِينَ. اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِلْمُقَصِّرِينَ |
| Transliteration: Allahumma-ghfir lil-muhalliqeen. Allahumma-ghfir lil-muhalliqeen. Allahumma-ghfir lil-muqassireen. |
| Translation: O Allah, excuse those who shave their heads. Forgive those who shave their heads, O Allah. O Allah! Forgive those who cut their hair |

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FAQS:
What to say to Safa and Marwa?
You may say Takbir (Allāhu akbar), Tahlil (lā ilāha illā Allāh), and send Salawat upon the Prophet ﷺ. Allāhu akbar, Allāhu akbar, Allāhu akbar, wa li Llāhi l-ḥamd.
How to perform duas in Umrah?
Umrah dua list performed during Umrah is accepted by Allah, especially at blessed places like the Maqam-e-Ibrahim, between Safa and Marwah during Sa’i, the Harj-e-Aswad (the black stone), and the Mataf where Tawaf is performed. The real meaning of worship is Du’a.
What are the first duas mentioned in Umrah?
The Talbiyah is the first dua that is recited upon the entry of Ihram at Miqat, which is recited as “Labbayk Allahumma Labbayk”.
Can I make a personal dua during Umrah?
Absolutely. Tell the Lord your need—pray in any tongue. Allah is pleased with your sincere approach to Him.







