336. Talbiyah For Hajj (Labaik Allahuma Labaik Dua)
Talbiyah For Hajj in Arabic
لَبَّيْكَ اللَّهُمَّ لَبَّيْكَ، لَبَّيْكَ لَا شَرِيكَ لَكَ لَبَّيْكَ، إِنَّ الْحَمْدَ، وَالنِّعْمَةَ، لَكَ وَالْمُلْكَ، لَا شَرِيكَ لَكَ
Talbiyah For Hajj English Transliteration
Labbayk Allaahumma labbayk, labbayka laa shareeka laka labbayk, 'innal-hamda, wanni'mata, laka wal mulk, laa shareeka lak.
Talbiyah For Hajj English Translation
I am here at Your service, O Allah, I am here at Your service. I am here at Your service, You have no partener, I am here at Your service. Surely the praise, and blessings are Yours, and the dominion. You have no partener.
Narrated Ibn 'Umar: I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), reciting this talbiyyah with his hair tied together. (The Dua is motioned above) He did not utter more words than this.
Hadith about the Dua
Arabic Text
حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ يُوسُفَ، أَخْبَرَنَا مَالِكٌ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عُمَرَ ـ رضى الله عنهما ـ أَنَّ تَلْبِيَةَ، رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم لَبَّيْكَ اللَّهُمَّ لَبَّيْكَ، لَبَّيْكَ لاَ شَرِيكَ لَكَ لَبَّيْكَ، إِنَّ الْحَمْدَ وَالنِّعْمَةَ لَكَ وَالْمُلْكَ، لاَ شَرِيكَ لَكَ.
Narrated `Abdullah bin `Umar: The Talbiya of Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) was: 'Labbaika Allahumma labbaik, Labbaika la sharika Laka labbaik, Inna-l-hamda wan-ni'mata Laka walmulk, La sharika Laka' (I respond to Your call O Allah, I respond to Your call, and I am obedient to Your orders, You have no partner, I respond to Your call All the praises and blessings are for You, All the sovereignty is for You, And You have no partners with you. Sahih al-Bukhari 1549 [Bukhari, 1549, Muslim 2/841, No. 1184]
Benefits of talbiyah hajj
- Talbiyah hajj brings peace and purpose to the journey of hajj and umrah
- Reminds of the unity of Allahand affirms His oneness during hajj and umrah
- Sets the heart and mind in focus for hajj rituals and umrah pilgrimage
- Builds a sense of belonging among all pilgrims reciting the talbiyah together
- Prepares the soul for the sacred acts by repeating labbaik allahumma labbaik
- Fulfills a key sunnah in hajj and umrah, as practiced by the Prophet Muhammad
- Helps maintain the intention of devotion in all steps of how to perform hajj
When to Recite talbiyah hajj
- Talbiyah hajj is recited at special times through the pilgrimage
- After entering ihram for men or women for hajj or umrah, start reciting labbayk allahumma labbayk
- While traveling between meeqat and the holy sites during hajj and umrah
- When making any movement towards the next ritual in the hajj journey
- During the days of hajj and umrah, especially after prayers and as you approach the Kaaba
- When feeling the need to renew your intention for hajj and umrah pilgrimage
How to Perform talbiyah hajj
- Talbiyah hajj is easy and meaningful for every muslim
- Enter ihram for men or women with a clean heart and clear intention for hajj or umrah
- Recite labaik allahuma labaik full dua aloud if you can, softly if you cannot, as part of hajj and umrah rituals
- Keep repeating talbiyah as you move from one hajj ritual to another and during umrah pilgrimage
- Pause the talbiyah hajj dua only when reaching the Kaaba or after finishing the main rites
Summary
Talbiyah For Hajj (Labaik Allahuma Labaik Dua) is special for every muslim joining the hajj and umrah pilgrimage. Reciting labbayk allahumma labbayk honors the oneness of Allah, reminding every believer of their purpose and unity with others on the journey.
This hajj dua is an important part of the hajj rituals and brings a sense of belonging among pilgrims. Repeating talbiyah hajj guides the heart and mind, making every step of the pilgrimage meaningful and fulfilling. It stays a key part of every muslim prayer during hajj and umrah.