Umrah Duas
The overview guide to the order of the Umrah supplications, from intention to sa'y; the only text that must be recited is the talbiyah.
Umrah and Hajj Duas: Dua Guides in Order, from Ihram to the Return
What to recite at each step of Umrah and Hajj is one of the questions pilgrims ask most before they set out. On this page we have arranged all of our dua guides in the order of the worship itself: ihram and the talbiyah, entering the mosque and the first sight of the Kaaba, tawaf, sa’y, Zamzam, Madinah and the Rawdah, the days of Hajj, and the journey and return. We do not repeat the texts of the duas here; each card takes you to the guide where you will find the wording, the meaning and the source.
As our guides relate, the only text that must be recited in Umrah is the talbiyah. According to Türkiye’s High Council of Religious Affairs, reciting the book duas word for word is not required; one may say the duas one knows, and those who struggle with the Arabic may recite the translation. On religious matters we follow the sources of the Presidency of Religious Affairs (Diyanet) and do not present our own view as a ruling. Choose the step you need and read the dua in its own guide.
Ihram and talbiyah Entering the mosque Tawaf Sa’y Zamzam Madinah and the Rawdah Days of Hajj Journey and return FAQ
Start with the Overview
Ihram and the Talbiyah
Intention for Ihram
How the intention is made for Umrah and Hajj: it is made in the heart, and it is also good to say it with the tongue.
The Talbiyah
Recited with the intention at the miqat: its meaning, its ruling and when it ends in Umrah and in Hajj.
Entering the Mosque and Seeing the Kaaba
Dua for Entering the Mosque
The duas for entering and leaving the mosque, the tahiyyat al-masjid prayer and entering Masjid al-Haram.
Dua on Seeing the Kaaba
No set text is required at first sight; the takbir, the tahlil, salawat and a sincere supplication in your own words are sufficient.
Tawaf
Tawaf and Its Supplications
Seven circuits starting in line with the Black Stone, the tawaf prayer and what is recited during tawaf.
Places Where Duas Are Accepted
The surroundings of the Kaaba, Safa and Marwah, Arafat and Masjid an-Nabawi; the status of the narrations and the etiquette of dua.
Sa’y
Safa, Marwa and Sa'y
The ruling on sa'y and how it is performed, the green lights and today's mas'a.
Zamzam
Zamzam Dua
How to drink Zamzam and what to recite; one begins with the basmalah and makes supplication in the pauses for breath.
Madinah and the Rawdah
Rawdah Dua
No specific supplication is required in the Rawdah; salawat, istighfar and personal supplications after the prayer performed there.
Greeting the Martyrs of Uhud
The greeting, the dua for visiting graves and the etiquette; visitors greet the martyrs and pray from outside.
The Days of Hajj
Hajj Duas
The key remembrances at Arafat, Muzdalifah and Mina: the talbiyah, the declaration of tawhid, takbir with every pebble and the tashriq takbir.
Dua of the Day of Arafah
The declaration the Prophet described as "the best of duas", with the fast of Arafah and the takbirs of Tashriq.
The Qurbani Dua
The verses recited at the sacrifice, the basmala and the takbir, and the dua of acceptance made after the slaughter.
Journey and Return
Travel Dua
The supplication recited when setting off on a journey, with when to recite it and notes on the traveller's prayer.
What to Say to Someone Going for Umrah
Farewell and welcome phrases: prayers for the acceptance of the worship and good wishes for the journey.
Prayer While Travelling
Shortening the four-rak'ah obligatory prayers to two on the Umrah and Hajj journey, in Makkah and Madinah.
To see the places where these duas are recited, city by city, visit our Holy Sites Guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a dua that must be recited in Umrah?
The only text that must be recited in Umrah is the talbiyah said when entering ihram; other duas are Sunnah or formulas taught in catechism books. The order is set out in our Umrah duas guide.
Do the duas have to be recited in Arabic?
As our Umrah duas guide relates, according to Türkiye’s High Council of Religious Affairs reciting the book duas word for word is not required; one may say the duas one knows, and those who struggle with the Arabic may recite the translation.
Which dua is recited on first seeing the Kaaba?
There is no specific supplication text that must be recited at the moment of first seeing the Kaaba. The takbir, the tahlil, salawat and a sincere supplication in your own words are sufficient. See our guide to the dua on seeing the Kaaba.
When does the talbiyah begin and end?
The talbiyah is recited together with the intention at the miqat and repeated throughout the journey. In Umrah it stops when one enters Masjid al-Haram and begins tawaf; in Hajj it ends when the first stone is thrown at the Jamrat al-Aqabah on the first day of Eid.
Is there a special dua for the Rawdah?
There is no specific supplication that must be recited in the Rawdah. The practice known as the Rawdah dua consists of salawat, the seeking of forgiveness and the personal supplications made after the prayer performed there.
