Umrah is a journey of spiritual commitment. During this journey, you commit to strengthening your connection with Allah Almighty, reviving your faith, and having a spiritual cleansing. Dua serves as a powerful tool for you to communicate with the Almighty. Numerous Sunnah duas for travelling to Umrah and staying in Makkah and Madinah will transform your pilgrimage and make it much more immersive.
We look forward to the teachings and actions of our beloved Prophet Muhammad (SAW) in every aspect of our lives. He highlighted the immense significance and rewards of Umrah by performing it four times during his lifetime. While there are no specific duas or supplications prescribed for Umrah, many pilgrims follow the Prophet’s (SAW) Sunnah, knowing that every action he performs carries unmatched value. For today’s pilgrims, October is often regarded as the best month for Umrah, offering pleasant weather, lighter crowds, and a more peaceful spiritual experience.
UK Muslims and people from around the world write all the Sunnah duas in their dua list while they embark on the spiritual retreat. If you have also started looking for Ramadan Umrah Packages, it is time that you learn about Sunnah duas as well.
Sunnah Duas That You Must Add to Your Umrah Dua List
Here are some duas that our beloved Prophet Muhammad (SAW) recited during the Umrah journey.
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Dua When Leaving Home
Umrah requires you to leave your home and travel to the sacred city of Makkah to please Allah Almighty. Put your trust in Him and leave your home supplicating for the mercy of the Almighty on your home and you and your family as you embark on the journey of submission.
Arabic:
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ تَوَكَّلْتُ عَلَى اللَّهِ وَلَا حَوْلَ وَلَا قُوَّةَ إِلَّا بِاللَّهِ
Transliteration:
Bismillāh, tawakkaltu ‘alallāh, wa lā ḥawla wa lā quwwata illā billāh.
Meaning:
“In the name of Allah, I place my trust in Allah, and there is no power nor might except with Allah.”
Source: Sunan Abi Dawood (5095), Jami‘ at-Tirmidhi (3426), Sahih Ibn Hibban (822).
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Dua for Beginning Your Journey
As you embark on the most spiritually reviving journey of your life, begin with the name of the Almighty and seek His guidance throughout your journey. Here is a dua that you can recite as you embark on the pilgrimage journey or ride the vehicle.
Arabic:
سُبْحَانَ الَّذِي سَخَّرَ لَنَا هَٰذَا وَمَا كُنَّا لَهُ مُقْرِنِينَ وَإِنَّا إِلَىٰ رَبِّنَا لَمُنقَلِبُونَ
Transliteration:
Subḥānalladhī sakhkhara lanā hādhā wa mā kunnā lahu muqrinīn. Wa innā ilā rabbinā lamunqalibūn.
Meaning:
“Glory be to Him who has subjected this to us, and we could never have accomplished it. And surely, to our Lord, we shall return.”
Source: Qur’an, Surah Az-Zukhruf (43:13–14).
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Dua for Entering a City (Makkah and Madinah)
The spiritual significance and sanctity of Makkah and Madinah are unmatched. As you enter these glorious cities, it is Sunnah to ask Allah Almighty’s goodness and protection during the journey. This will help you ensure that you have a safe and blessed trip to the sacred house of Allah Almighty, the holy Prophet’s Mosque, and other Islamic landmarks in Makkah and Madinah. You can recite the following dua as you enter Makkah and Madinah.
Arabic:
اللَّهُمَّ اجْعَلْنَا فِيهَا مُقْرَرًا وَارْزُقْنَا مِنْ خَيْرِهَا
Transliteration:
Allāhumma aj‘al lanā fīhā qarāran, warzuqnā min khayrihā.
Meaning:
“O Allah, grant us a place to settle in it and provide us with its goodness.”
Source: Sahih Muslim (2018)
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Dua Upon Entering Makkah for the Pilgrimage
Makkah and its spiritual atmosphere attract millions of pilgrims every year. If you are going to be among the lucky UK Muslims experiencing the spiritual atmosphere of this city soon, we are here with a dua that you can recite as you enter this city. You must practice humility and gratitude as you enter Makkah. Here is a dua reported from the Sahabah, a supplication that helps you seek safety from fire and punishment.
Arabic:
اللَّهُمَّ هَذَا حَرَمُكَ وَأمْنُكَ، فَحَرِّمْنِي عَلَى النَّارِ، وَآمِنِّي مِنْ عَذَابِكَ يَوْمَ تَبْعَثُ عِبَادَكَ
Transliteration:
Allāhumma hādhā ḥaramuka wa amnuka, faḥarrimnī ‘ala-n-nār, wa āminnī min ‘adhābika yawma tab‘athu ‘ibādak.
Meaning:
“O Allah, this is Your Sacred Land and Your place of safety. So forbid me for the Fire and protect me from Your punishment on the Day You resurrect Your servants.”
Source: Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah (No. 7549).
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Dua for Entering the State of Ihram
Ihram is the first ritual of both Hajj and Umrah. This is the state of purity that you must observe before you head over to the glorious Masjid al-Haram for Umrah. The Holy Prophet (SAW) taught us to recite Talbiya during this time. This supplication is as follows.
Arabic:
لَبَّيْكَ اللَّهُمَّ لَبَّيْكَ، لَبَّيْكَ لَا شَرِيكَ لَكَ لَبَّيْكَ، إِنَّ الْحَمْدَ وَالنِّعْمَةَ لَكَ وَالْمُلْكَ، 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, here I am. Surely all praise, blessings, and sovereignty belong to You. You have no partner.”
Source: Sahih al-Bukhari (1549), Sahih Muslim (1184).
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Dua As You Enter Masjid al-Haram
Masjid al-Haram is the centre of worship for the whole of humanity. Every pilgrim enters Masjid al-Haram to fulfill their obligation to the Almighty and perform the primary Hajj and Umrah rituals. There is nothing more surreal than revolving around the Holy Kaabah. Our Holy Prophet (SAW) has taught us a supplication to recite when we enter a mosque. As this is also a mosque, you can also recite the following dua as you enter Masjid al-Haram for the Umrah rituals.
Arabic:
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ، وَالصَّلَاةُ وَالسَّلَامُ عَلَى رَسُولِ اللَّهِ. اللَّهُمَّ افْتَحْ لِي أَبْوَابَ رَحْمَتِكَ
Transliteration:
Bismillāh, waṣ-ṣalātu wa-s-salāmu ‘alā Rasūlillāh. Allāhumma iftaḥ lī abwāba raḥmatika.
Meaning:
“In the name of Allah, peace and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allah. O Allah, open the gates of Your mercy for me.”
Source: Sahih Muslim (713)
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Dua Upon Entering Madinah
Madinah is the sacred city that is associated with the Prophet Muhammad (SAW). He spent a peaceful time of his life here and is now resting peacefully in his tomb. This city is known for its tranquillity, bringing endless peace to the hearts of the believers. Even though visiting Madinah is not a requirement for Hajj or Umrah, every pilgrim makes sure that they see this peaceful city during their pilgrimage.
As you enter this city, do the following things.
- Recite the dua for entering any city.
- Keep your tongue moist with Salat and Salam on the Holy Prophet (SAW).
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Dua for Entering One’s Accommodation (Hotel/Room)
During your time in Makkah and Madinah, you must immerse yourself in as many supplications as you can. You must not miss out on any chance to seek the blessings of the Almighty and purity from the Shaytaan. Here is a Sunnah Dua that you can recite as you enter your hotel room or any home in Makkah or Madinah during your pilgrimage.
Arabic:
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ، اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ خَيْرَ الْمَوْلَجِ وَخَيْرَ الْمَخْرَجِ، بِسْمِ اللَّهِ وَلَجْنَا وَبِسْمِ اللَّهِ خَرَجْنَا وَعَلَى اللَّهِ رَبِّنَا تَوَكَّلْنَا
Transliteration:
Bismillāh. Allāhumma innī as’aluka khayral-mawlaji wa khayral-makhraji. Bismillāhi walajnā wa bismillāhi kharajnā wa ‘alallāhi rabbinā tawakkalnā.
Meaning:
“In the name of Allah. O Allah, I ask You for the goodness of entering and the goodness of leaving. In the name of Allah we enter, in the name of Allah we leave, and upon our Lord we rely.”
Source: Sunan Abi Dawood (5096), Jami‘ at-Tirmidhi (3467)
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Dua for Returning From Umrah/Journey
Umrah is the most rewarding journey. Our beloved Prophet (SAW) made the same supplication that he made at the beginning of Umrah as he returned from the journey. But he made a few additions that are as follows.
Arabic:
آيِبُونَ تَائِبُونَ عَابِدُونَ لِرَبِّنَا حَامِدُونَ
Transliteration:
Ā’ibūna tā’ibūna ‘ābidūna lirabbinā ḥāmidūn.
Meaning:
“Returning, repenting, worshipping, and praising our Lord.”
Source: Sahih Muslim (1344)
Summing Up
Supplicating throughout the Umrah journey brings you a lot closer to Allah Almighty. A Muslim should never miss out on any chance to seek the guidance and blessings of the Almighty. And as you embark on the pilgrimage, you get endless opportunities to do it. This is why, as soon as you start looking for Umrah packages, you should also start making a list of Sunnah duas to recite during the pilgrimage, some of which are mentioned above.
