345. Dua for Safa Marwa
When the Prophet (ﷺ) approached mount as-Safaa he would recite:
Dua for Safa Marwa in Arabic
إِنَّ الصَّفَا وَالْمَرْوَةَ مِنْ شَعَآئِرِ اللَّهِ
Dua for Safa Marwa English Transliteration
Inna assafa wal-marwata min shaAAa-iri Allah
Dua for Safa Marwa English Translation
Indeed, as-Safa and al-Marwah are among the symbols of Allah. [1]
And then say: I begin by that which Allah began. so he started with as-Safaa and climbed it until he could see the Ka'bah, he then faced it and said:
لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ، لَهُ الْمُلْكُ وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ وَهُوَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ، لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ، أَنْجَزَ وَعْدَهُ، وَنَصَرَ عَبْدَهُ، وَهَزَمَ الْأَحْزَابَ وَحْدَهُ
Laa 'ilaaha 'illAllahu wahdahu laa shareeka lahu, lahul-mulku wa lahul-hamdu wa Huwa 'alaa kulli shay'in Qadeer, laa 'ilaaha 'illAllahu wahdahu, 'anjaza wa'dahu, wa nasara 'abdahu, wa hazamal 'ahzaaba wahdahu.
None has the right to be worshipped but Allah alone, Who has no partener, His is the dominion and His is the praise, and He is Able to do all things. None has the right to be worshipped but Allah alone, He fulfilled His Promise, He aided His slave, and He alone defeated Confederates.
Benefits of Dua for Safa Marwa
This dua for safa marwa reminds every Muslim that these places are special signs from Allah, making the heart full of respect and hope during the sa’i.
- Saying dua for safa marwa helps Muslims remember Allah’s signs and mercy.
- Safa and marwa dua brings Barakah in every step and keeps amal strong in sa’i.
- Dua at safa and marwa lifts Iman and fills the heart with hope for Allah’s help.
- Safa marwa dua reminds Muslims to follow the sunnah and trust Allah’s wisdom.
- Making dua for safa and marwa keeps zikr Allah alive in every Muslim’s heart.
When to Recite Dua for Safa Marwa
This dua for safa marwa reminds you that safa and marwa are signs of Allah, bringing Barakah and Iman as you follow the hajj guide and make zikr Allah during your walk between the two hills.
- At the start of sa’i, recite dua for safa marwa when you reach the foot of safa.
- While standing on safa, say the safa and marwa dua to remember Allah’s signs.
- Before walking from safa to marwa, use this dua for safa and marwa for Barakah.
- When you reach marwa, repeat the dua at safa and marwa to keep your zikr Allah.
- After finishing the rounds, remember the safa marwa dua to thank Allah for His help.
How to Perform Dua for Safa Marwa
When you walk between Safa and Marwa during Umrah or Hajj, this dua for safa marwa reminds you that these hills are signs from Allah. Reciting this quranic dua brings Barakah and keeps your heart close to Allah’s mercy.
- Stand at Safa, face the Kaaba, and recite the dua for safa marwa with full Iman.
- As you walk between safa and marwa, keep saying this safa marwa dua in your heart.
- When you reach Marwa, pause and repeat the dua at safa and marwa to remember Allah.
- During each round, let your tongue move with this masnoon dua and ask for Barakah.
- After finishing all rounds, thank Allah for letting you do this amal and make more dua Muslim.
Summary
The dua for safa marwa is recited by Muslims while doing safa and marwa during Hajj or Umrah. This dua, inna assafa wal-marwata min shaa’iri Allah, reminds every Muslim that safa and marwa are special signs from Allah. It is a masnoon dua and is part of the duas from Quran.
Saying the safa marwa dua brings Barakah and helps keep Iman strong. The dua at safa and marwa is easy for all Muslims and is a big part of the Islamic prayers. This dua in Islam shows how Muslims remember Allah’s signs during these blessed acts.