342. Takbir when passing the black stone
Takbir when passing the black stone in Arabic
اَللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ
Takbir when passing the black stone English Transliteration
Allahu 'Akbar
Takbir when passing the black stone English Translation
Allah is the Most Great.
Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) performed Tawaf (of the Ka`ba) ending a camel (at that time the Prophet [ﷺ] had foot injury). Whenever he came to the Corner (having the Black Stone) he would point out towards it with a thing in his hand and say, "Allahu-Akbar." (The dua is Mentioned above)
Hadith about the Dua
Arabic Text
حَدَّثَنَا مُسَدَّدٌ، حَدَّثَنَا خَالِدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، حَدَّثَنَا خَالِدٌ الْحَذَّاءُ، عَنْ عِكْرِمَةَ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ ـ رضى الله عنهما ـ قَالَ طَافَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِالْبَيْتِ عَلَى بَعِيرٍ، كُلَّمَا أَتَى الرُّكْنَ أَشَارَ إِلَيْهِ بِشَىْءٍ كَانَ عِنْدَهُ وَكَبَّرَ. تَابَعَهُ إِبْرَاهِيمُ بْنُ طَهْمَانَ عَنْ خَالِدٍ الْحَذَّاءِ.
Narrated Ibn `Abbas: The Prophet (ﷺ) performed Tawaf of the Ka`ba riding a camel, and every time he came in front of the Corner (having the Black Stone), he pointed towards it with something he had with him and said Takbir. [Bukhari: 1613, 1632]
Benefits of Takbir When Passing the Black Stone
Saying Allahu Akbar at the black stone during tawaf fills the heart with Allah’s greatness and brings more reward for every muslim making hajj or umrah.
- Allahu akbar at hajar al aswad reminds muslims of Allah’s power and kingdom.
- Takbir during tawaf brings Barakah in every step and keeps amal strong for muslims.
- Saying this takbeer at black stone helps muslims focus on zikr allah and hajj dua.
- Allahu akbar meaning lifts Iman and makes hearts soft for Allah’s mercy and help.
- Takbir at hajj pilgrimage gives muslims more reward and keeps the mind on Allah.
When to Recite Dua During Tawaf
This dua during tawaf is a short takbir showing Allah’s greatness, bringing Barakah and Iman to your tawaf, and making your heart remember Allah with every step near the black stone.
- When reaching the black stone, say allahu akbar before starting each tawaf round.
- While passing hajar al aswad, raise your voice with takbir for more reward.
- At the start of every new circle, use the takbeer to begin your tawaf with zikr allah.
- During umrah or hajj, repeat allahu akbar at the black stone for Barakah and ease.
- After finishing tawaf, remember Allah with takbir to keep your heart full of Iman.
How to perform Takbir when passing the Black Stone
Saying allahu akbar at the black stone is a simple but strong dua during tawaf. This takbir shows your love for Allah and is a sunnah for every Muslim doing hajj or umrah. It brings Barakah and keeps your heart close to zikr allah.
- When you reach hajar al aswad, raise your hand and say allahu akbar with full Iman.
- As you pass the black stone, let your lips softly say this takbir for tawaf.
- If you touch or point to hajar al aswad, say allahu akbar and feel the meaning in your heart.
- After each round, remember this masnoon dua and thank Allah for letting you do this amal.
- If you forget, quietly say allahu akbar and ask Allah to accept your hajj dua and prayers.
Summary
The dua during tawaf called Takbir when passing the black stone is simple but full of meaning. Muslims say allahu akbar at hajar al aswad to show Allah is the Most Great. This masnoon dua is part of the hajj dua and umrah dua, and it is a big part of the hajj pilgrimage.
Saying this dua for tawaf brings Barakah and reminds Muslims of Allah’s power. The takbeer is a strong zikr Allah and helps keep Iman strong. This dua in Islam is easy to say but has deep meaning for every Muslim who does tawaf.