Prayer for the journey

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اَللّٰهُ أَكْبَرُ اَللّٰهُ أَكْبَرُ اَللّٰهُ أَكْبَرُ ❁ سُبْحَانَ الَّذِي سَخَّرَ لَنَا هَذَا وَمَا كُنَّا لَهُ مُقْرِنِيْنَ وَإِنَّا إِلٰى رَبِّنَا لَمُنْقَلِبُوْنَ ❁ اَللّٰهُمَّ إِنَّا نَسْأَلُكَ فِيْ سَفَرِنَا هٰذَا الْبِرَّ وَالتَّقْوٰى، وَمِنَ الْعَمَلِ مَا تَرْضَى ❁ اَللّٰهُمَّ هَوِّنْ عَلَيْنَا سَفَرَنَا هٰذَا وَاطْوِ عَنَّا بُعْدَهُ ❁ اَللّٰهُمَّ أَنْتَ الصَّاحِبُ فِي السَّفَرِ، وَالْخَلِيْفَةُ فِي الْأَهْلِ ❁ اَللّٰهُمَّ إِنِّيْ أَعُوْذُ بِكَ مِنْ وَعْثَاءِ السَّفَرِ، وَكَآبَةِ الْمَنْظَرِ، وَسُوْءِ الْمُنْقَلَبِ فِي الْمَالِ وَالْأَهْلِ❁

Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar. Subhanallathi sakharalana hadha wama kunna lahu muqrineen, wa inna ila rabbina lamunqaliboon. Allahumma, inna nass’aluka fee safarina haadha al-birra wat-taqwa, wa-minal ‘amali ma tarda. Allahumma hawwin ‘alayna safarana haadha wat-wi ‘anna bu’dahu. Allahumma, antas-sahibu fis-safar, wal-khalifatu fil-ahl. Allahumma, inni a’udhu bika min wa’tha-is-safar, wa ka-abatil-manzar, wa su’il-munqalabi fil male-wal- ahil.

“Allah is Greatest, Allah is Greatest, Allah is Greatest. Glory be to Him who made this subjugated for us, although we were unable to do so ourselves. And indeed, to our Lord we shall return. O Allah, in this journey of ours we ask You for righteousness and piety, and for deeds which are pleasing to You. O Allah, make this journey easy for us, and shorten its distance for us. O Allah, You are the Companion on the journey and the Protector of the family. O Allah, I seek refuge in You from the hardships of travel, from having a change of heart and being in a bad predicament, and I seek refuge from an evil return in my wealth and family.”

When one reaches Miqaat — the last boundary one must not cross without making the Niyyat — and has changed into the ihram clothes, one can make the Niyyat to enter the state of ihram. For travelers who arrive in Saudi Arabia by plane:

  • If you travel first to Medina, you cross Miqaat on the way to Makkah. When you are going for Umrah
  • If you go to Makkah first, you cross Miqaat about 30 minutes before landing in Jeddah. They will announce it

Masjid-e-Aisha serves as Miqaat only for those already in Makkah who wish to perform Umrah again.

Niyyat for Umrah

اَللَّهُمَّ إِنِّيْ أُرِيْدُ الْعُمْرَةَ فَيَسِّرْهَا لِيْ وَتَقَبَّلْهَا مِنِّيْ

Allahumma innee ureedul umrata fa-yassirhaa lee wa taqabbal-haa minnee.

“O Allah, I intend to perform Umrah — make it easy for me and accept it from me.”

Talbiyyah

Talbiyyah is to be recited at least three times after the Niyyat has been made.

لَبَّيْكَ اَللَّهُمَّ لَبَّيْكَ ❁ لَبَّيْكَ لَا شَرِيْكَ لَكَ لَبَّيْكَ ❁

إِنَّ الْحَمْدَ وَالنِّعْمَةَ لَكَ وَالْمُلْكَ ❁ لَا شَرِيْكَ لَكَ❁

Labbayk-Allahumma labbayk. Labbayka laa-sharika laka-labbayk. Innal-hamdah wanni’amata laka wal-mulk, laa sharika lakk.

“Here I am, O Allah, here I am. Here I am; You have no partner, here I am. Indeed, all praise, blessings and sovereignty belong to You. You have no partner.”

When Arriving in Makkah

اَللَّهُمَّ هَذَا حَرَمُكَ وَأَمْنُكَ فَحَرِّمْنِي عَلَى النَّارِ ❁ وَأَمِنِّي مِنْ عَذَابِكَ يَوْمَ تَبْعَثُ عِبَادَكَ ❁ وَاجْعَلْنِي مِنْ أَوْلِيَائِكَ وَأَهْلِ طَاعَتِكَ ❁

Allahumma hadha haramuka wa amnuka fa-harrimni’ala-n-nar, wa aaminni min’adhabika yawma tab’athu’ibadak, wa-j’alni min awliya’ika wa ahli ta’atik.

“O Allah, this is Your Sanctuary and security; so forbid me from the Fire, and protect me from Your punishment on the Day You resurrect Your servants. And make me among Your friends and among those who obey You.”

When entering Masjid al-Haram

أَعُوْذُ بِاللهِ الْعَظِيْمِ❁وَبِوَجْهِهِ الْكَرِيْمِ❁

وَسُلْطَانِهِ الْقَدِيْمِ❁مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيْمِ❁

A’udhu bi-llahil-azim, wa bi-wajhihi-l-karim, wa sultanihi-l-qadim, mina-sh-shaytanir-rajim.

“I seek refuge with Allah, the Magnificent, and by His Noble Face, and by His Eternal Sovereignty, from the accursed Satan.”

Since one enters Haram with the intention of performing Umrah, Tahiyyat al-Masjid is not recited.

When seeing the Kaaba for the first time

اَللّٰهُ أَكْبَرُ❁ اَللّٰهُ أَكْبَرُ ❁ لَآ اِلٰهَ اِلَّا اللّٰهُ

Allahu akbar. Allahu akbar. La ilaha illa-llah.

“Allah is Greatest. Allah is Greatest. There is no god but Allah.”

اَللّٰهُمَّ زِدْ هَذَا الْبَيْتَ تَشْرِيفًا وَّتَعْظِيمًا وَّتَكْرِيمًا وَّمَهَابَةً❁

وَزِدْ مَنْ شَرَّفَهٗ وَّكَرَّمَهٗ مِمَّنْ حَجَّهٗ أَوِ اعْتَمَرَهُ تَشْرِيفًا وَّتَكْرِيماً وَّتَعْظِيمًا وَّبِرًّا❁

Allahumma zid hadha-l-bayta tashrifan wa ta’ẓiman wa takriman wa mahabatan, wa zid man sharrafahu wa karramahu mimman hajjahu awi-tamarahu
tashrifan wa takriman wa ta’ziman wa birra.

“O Allah, increase this House in honor, greatness, dignity, and awe, and also increase those who honor and revere it among those who perform Hajj or Umrah — in honor, dignity, greatness and righteousness.”

اَللّٰهُمَّ أَنْتَ السَّلَامُ وَمِنْكَ السَّلَامُ، حَيِّنَا رَبَّنَا بِالسَّلَامِ❁

Allahumma antasalamu wa minka-s-salam, hayyina Rabbanaa bis-salam.

“O Allah, You are Peace and from You comes peace; grant us life, our Lord, in peace.”

Niyyat for Tawaf

اَللَّهُمَّ  إِنِّيْ أُرِيْدُ طَوَافَ بَيْتِكَ الْحَرَامِ فَيَسِّرْهُ لِيْ وَتَقَبَّلْهُ مِنِّيْ❁

Allahumma inni uridu l-tawwafa baytika l-harami fa yassirhu li wa taqabbalhu minni.

“O Allah, I intend to perform Tawaf of Your Sacred House, so make it easy for me and accept it from me.”

When starting Tawat at Al-Hajr-e-Aswad

بِسْمِ اللّٰهِ وَاللّٰهُ أَكْبَرُ❁

Bismillahi wallahu akbar.

“In the name of Allah, and Allah is Greatest.”

Between each round one may pray to Allah in one’s own way, in one’s own language. Remember that men must not cover their right shoulder during tawaf, and walk thirftly the first 3 rounds (raml)

Between Rukn-e-Yamani and Hajr-e-Aswad

رَبَّنَا آتِنَا فِي الدُّنْيَا حَسَنَةً وَفِي الْآخِرَةِ حَسَنَةً وَقِنَا عَذَابَ النَّارِ❁

Rabbanaaa aatina fid dunyaa hasanatanw wa fil aakhirati hasanatanw wa qinaa azaaban Naar.

“Our Lord, give us good in this world and good in the Hereafter, and protect us from the punishment of the Fire.”

When Completing the 7 Rounds of Tawaf

أَنْتَ وَلِيُّنَا فَاغْفِرْ لَنَا وَارْحَمْنَا ۖ وَأَنْتَ خَيْرُ الْغَافِرِيْنَ ❁
وَاكْتُبْ لَنَا فِي هٰذِهِ الدُّنْيَا حَسَنَةً وَفِي الْآخِرَةِ إِنَّا هُدْنَا إِلَيْكَ❁

Anta waliyyunaa faghfir lanaa warhammnnaa wa Anta khairul ghaafireen. Waktub lanaa fee haazi hid dunya hasanatan wa fil Aakhirati inna hudnaaa ilaik.

“You are our Helper, forgive us and have mercy on us. And You are the best of forgivers. And grant us goodness in this world and in the Hereafter; indeed we turn to You.”

When Passing Maqam-e-Ibrahim the last time

وَاتَّخِذُوْا مِنْ مَّقَامِ إِبْرَاهِيْمَ مُصَلًّى❁

Wattakhizoo mim Maqaami Ibraaheema musallaaa

“And take the Station of Ibrahim as a place of prayer.”

Pray 2 Rakah Wajib Nafl for Tawaf

After you finish Tawaf, find a place after passing Maqam-e-Ibrahim. Preferably recite Surat Al-Kafirun and Surat Al-Ikhlas after Surat Al-Fatiha.

Find a free spot where you are not disturbing others so you can pray calmly. 

Drink ZamZam

Proceed to the zoned area for Masa, and drink ZamZam while reciting:

اَللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا وَرِزْقًا وَاسِعًا وَعَمَلًا مُتَقَبَّلًا وَشِفَاءً مِّنْ كُلِّ دَاءٍ❁

Allahumma inni as’aluka ‘ilman nafi’an, wa rizqan wasi’an, wa ‘amalan mutaqabbalan, wa shifa’an min kulli da’.

“O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, abundant provision, a deed accepted, and healing from every disease.”

Saee

You shall now perform Saee, which involves walking seven times between the hills of Safa and Marwa. Men should walk briskly or run between the green lights. Women er exempted

On the Way to Safa and Marwa

إِنَّ ٱلصَّفَا وَٱلْمَرْوَةَ مِن شَعَآئِرِ ٱللَّهِ ۖ فَمَنْ حَجَّ ٱلْبَيْتَ أَوِ ٱعْتَمَرَ فَلَا جُنَاحَ عَلَيْهِ أَن يَطَّوَّفَ بِهِمَا ۚ وَمَن تَطَوَّعَ خَيْرًۭا فَإِنَّ ٱللَّهَ شَاكِرٌ عَلِيمٌ❁

Innas Safaa wal-Marwata min sha’aaa’iril laahi faman hajjal Baita awi’tamara falaa junaaha ‘alaihi ai yattawwafa bihimaa; wa man tatawwa’a khairan fa innal laaha Shaakirun’Aleem

“Indeed, Safa and Marwa are among the symbols of Allah. So whoever performs Hajj or Umrah to the House — there is no wrongdoing in walking between them. And whoever does good voluntarily, then indeed Allah is Appreciative, All-Knowing.”

أَبْدَأُ بِمَا بَدَأَ اللهُ بِهِ❁

Abda’u bima bad’allahu bihi.

“I begin with that which Allah has begun with.”

Recited at both Safa and Marwa

اَللّٰهُ أَكْبَرُ❁ اَللّٰهُ أَكْبَرُ❁ اَللّٰهُ أَكْبَرُ❁ وَلِلّٰهِ الْحَمْدُ❁

Allahu akbar, Allahu akbar, Allahu akbar, wa lillahil-hamdo.

“Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest. And to Allah belongs all praise.”

لَا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا اللهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيْكَ لَهُ❁لَهُ الْمُلْكُ وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ يُحْيِیْ وَيُمِيْتُ❁

وَهُوَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ❁

Laa ilaaha illal laahu wahdahoo laa shareeka lahoo, lahu-l mulko, walahul hamdu, yuhyee wayumeetu, wahuwa , alaa kulli shay’in qadeer.

“There is no god except Allah alone without partner. To Him belongs the Dominion, to Him praise. He gives life and causes death, and He has power over all things.”

لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللهُ وَحْدَهُ❁ اَنْجَزَ وَعْدَهُ وَنَصَرَ عَبْدَهُ وَهَزَمَ الأَحْزَابَ وَحْدَهُ❁

Laa ilaaha illal laahu wahdahoo, anjaza wa’dahu wa nasara ‘abdahu wa hazamal-ahzaba wahdah.

“There is no god except Allah alone. He fulfilled His promise, supported His servant, and defeated the confederates alone.”

One thus walks 7 laps between Safa and Marwa. One lap is counted as one trip from Safa to Marwa or from Marwa to Safa. That is, 7 times back and forth between Safa and Marwa.

When finishing Saee

One may conclude Saee by praying 2 Rakahs Nawafil to complete the Umrah. Preferably recite Surat Al-Kafirun and Surat Al-Ikhlas after Surat Al-Fatiha. After completing this one may make any extra prayer one desires.

When leaving Masjid al-Haram

بِسْمِ اللهِ وَالصَّلَاةُ وَالسَّلَّامُ عَلَى رَسُولِ اللهِ❁ اَللّٰهُمَّ إَنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ مِنْ فَضْلِكَ❁

Bismillahi, wa s-salatu wa s-salamu ‘ala rasuli llah. Allahumma inni as’aluka min fadlik.

“In the name of Allah, and peace and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allah. O Allah, I ask You for Your bounty.”

Halq or Taqsir

To exit ihram, both men and women must cut their hair. Men may shave or shorten, while women should trim only a small amount (about 2 cm).