344. Sunnah of Rami at the Jamarat
The Prophet (ﷺ) used to say when throwing pebbles in three jamarat:
Sunnah of Rami at the Jamarat in Arabic
اَللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ
Sunnah of Rami at the Jamarat English Transliteration
Allahu 'Akbar
Sunnah of Rami at the Jamarat English Translation
Allah is the Most Great.
Then he would move forward a little and stand facing the Qibla and would do Dua with both hands raised in the first Jamra and the second Jamra. But at the time of throwing every pebble at Jamratul Akbaba, he would say ‘Allahu Akbar’ and return without staying there.
Hadith about the Dua
Arabic Text
حَدَّثَنَا عُثْمَانُ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا طَلْحَةُ بْنُ يَحْيَى، حَدَّثَنَا يُونُسُ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، عَنْ سَالِمٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ ـ رضى الله عنهما ـ أَنَّهُ كَانَ يَرْمِي الْجَمْرَةَ الدُّنْيَا بِسَبْعِ حَصَيَاتٍ، يُكَبِّرُ عَلَى إِثْرِ كُلِّ حَصَاةٍ، ثُمَّ يَتَقَدَّمُ حَتَّى يُسْهِلَ فَيَقُومَ مُسْتَقْبِلَ الْقِبْلَةِ فَيَقُومُ طَوِيلاً، وَيَدْعُو وَيَرْفَعُ يَدَيْهِ، ثُمَّ يَرْمِي الْوُسْطَى، ثُمَّ يَأْخُذُ ذَاتَ الشِّمَالِ فَيَسْتَهِلُ وَيَقُومُ مُسْتَقْبِلَ الْقِبْلَةِ فَيَقُومُ طَوِيلاً وَيَدْعُو وَيَرْفَعُ يَدَيْهِ، وَيَقُومُ طَوِيلاً، ثُمَّ يَرْمِي جَمْرَةَ ذَاتِ الْعَقَبَةِ مِنْ بَطْنِ الْوَادِي، وَلاَ يَقِفُ عِنْدَهَا ثُمَّ يَنْصَرِفُ فَيَقُولُ هَكَذَا رَأَيْتُ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَفْعَلُهُ.
Narrated Salim: Ibn `Umar used to do Rami of the Jamrat-ud-Dunya (the Jamra near to the Khaif mosque) with seven small stones and used to recite Takbir on throwing every pebble. He then would go ahead till he reached the level ground where he would stand facing the Qibla for a long time to invoke (Allah) while raising his hands (while invoking). Then he would do Rami of the Jamrat-ul-Wusta (middle Jamra) and then he would go to the left towards the middle ground, where he would stand facing the Qibla. He would remain standing there for a long period to invoke (Allah) while raising his hands, and would stand there for a long period. Then he would do Rami of the Jamrat-ul-Aqaba from the middle of the valley, but he would not stay by it, and then he would leave and say, "I saw the Prophet (ﷺ) doing like this." [Bukhari: 1751]
Benefits of Takbir at the Jamarat in Hajj
Saying Allahu Akbar at the jamarat in hajj makes the heart strong and helps every Muslim follow the sunnah while stoning the devil.
- Allahu akbar at jamarat in hajj reminds Muslims of Allah’s power and help.
- Takbir during stoning of the devil brings Barakah and keeps amal pure for Muslims.
- Saying allahu akbar at jamarat bridge helps Muslims focus on zikr Allah and hajj dua.
- Takbeer at hajj rituals gives more reward and lifts Iman in every Muslim’s heart.
- Allahu akbar at jamarat in hajj keeps the mind on Allah’s greatness and kingdom.
When to Recite Sunnah of Rami at the Jamarat
This takbir at the jamarat in hajj is a strong way to show your Iman, follow the hajj guide, and bring Barakah while doing the stoning of the devil and other hajj rituals with full heart.
- As you throw each pebble at the jamarat in hajj, say allahu akbar for every throw.
- While standing on the jamarat bridge, repeat the takbeer to follow the hajj rituals.
- After finishing the stoning of the devil, use allahu akbar to thank Allah for His help.
- Before moving to the next jamarat, recite takbeerat to keep your zikr Allah strong.
- When feeling weak during rami, remember allahu akbar for strength and Barakah.
How to Perform Sunnah of Rami at the Jamarat
When doing jamarat in hajj, saying allahu akbar is a main part of the hajj rituals. This takbir is a masnoon dua that brings Barakah and keeps your heart close to zikr Allah. Every Muslim should follow this sunnah with full Iman and hope for Allah’s mercy.
- As you throw each pebble at the jamarat bridge, say allahu akbar with a strong voice.
- After stoning of the devil, let your lips softly repeat this takbeer for more reward.
- When you finish your rami, thank Allah for letting you do this hajj dua and ask for Barakah.
- If you feel weak, quietly say allahu akbar and ask Allah for help in your amal and prayers.
- While waiting your turn, keep your tongue busy with this masnoon dua and remember Allah’s greatness.
Summary
The jamarat in hajj has a special sunnah where Muslims say allahu akbar while doing the stoning of the devil. This takbir is a masnoon dua and is part of the hajj rituals at the jamarat bridge. It is a simple hajj dua but full of meaning for every Muslim.
Saying takbeer at jamarat in hajj brings Barakah and helps keep Iman strong. This zikr Allah is easy to say and is a big part of the hajj guide. The dua in Islam at jamarat shows how Muslims remember Allah’s greatness during these important days.