Umrah Duas: The Complete Step-by-Step List (With Free PDF Reference)

Every Umrah has a rhythm – Ihram, Talbiyah, Tawaf, Sa’i, and Halq or Taqsir – and each step carries its own dua. Knowing these supplications in advance, rather than fumbling through a booklet mid-Tawaf, is what turns a rushed ritual into a moment of real presence with Allah.

This guide walks through every Umrah dua in the order you’ll actually need them: from the moment you leave your hotel to the final steps out of Masjid al-Haram. Each one includes the Arabic text, a transliteration, and an English translation, along with the context of when and why it’s recited. At the end, you’ll find a complete summary table you can screenshot or save as a quick-reference Umrah dua PDF for your phone.

A note before we begin: outside of a handful of specific, authentically reported duas – at Miqat, during Tawaf, at Maqam Ibrahim, at Safa and Marwah – there is no fixed dua required for every step. Scholars are unanimous that personal supplication, in any language, is not just permitted but encouraged. The Arabic duas below are the ones with the strongest basis in the Sunnah; use them as an anchor, then speak to Allah in your own words too.

What Are Umrah Duas, and Why Do They Matter?

Umrah duas are the specific prayers and supplications recited at each stage of the Umrah pilgrimage – starting Ihram, entering Makkah, circling the Kaaba during Tawaf, walking between Safa and Marwah during Sa’i, and completing the pilgrimage. They’re drawn from the Qur’an and the authentic Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, and they exist to keep the pilgrim’s heart engaged with the meaning of the ritual, not just its motions.

Umrah is sometimes called the “lesser pilgrimage” because it’s shorter than Hajj and can be performed at any time of year, but its spiritual weight is significant – the Prophet ﷺ described it as an expiation for the sins committed between one Umrah and the next. The duas are what make that inward, not just outward.

 Download the Complete Umrah Dua PDF (Arabic, English & Transliteration)

Before You Leave: The Travel Dua

Whether you’re being driven from King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, from your hotel in Makkah, or from Madinah, it’s Sunnah to recite a dua for travel once you’re seated in the vehicle:

Arabic: اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ، اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ، اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ، سُبْحَانَ الَّذِي سَخَّرَ لَنَا هَٰذَا وَمَا كُنَّا لَهُ مُقْرِنِينَ وَإِنَّا إِلَىٰ رَبِّنَا لَمُنقَلِبُونَ

Transliteration: Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar. Subhana-lladhi sakhkhara lana hadha wa ma kunna lahu muqrineen, wa inna ila Rabbina la-munqaliboon.

Translation: “Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest. Glory to the One who has subjected this to us, and we could not have done so ourselves. Indeed, to our Lord we will return.”

Many pilgrims traveling by road between Jeddah, Makkah, and Madinah use this time productively – reciting Talbiyah, listening to Qur’an, or reviewing their dua list before arrival. If you’re being driven directly from the airport, this is also the natural point to confirm with your driver where and when you’ll stop to change into Ihram, since the Miqat boundary must be crossed already in Ihram.

Step 1: Ihram and the Niyyah (Intention)

Before crossing the Miqat – the designated boundary points around Makkah (such as Dhu’l-Hulayfah for those coming via Madinah, or Yalamlam/Qarn al-Manazil for other directions) – pilgrims perform ghusl, wear the Ihram garments (two unstitched white cloths for men; modest, ordinary clothing for women), and make their niyyah.

Arabic: اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أُرِيدُ الْعُمْرَةَ فَيَسِّرْهَا لِي وَتَقَبَّلْهَا مِنِّي

Transliteration: Allahumma inni uridul-‘umrata fa-yassirha li wa taqabbalha minni.

Translation: “O Allah, I intend to perform Umrah. Make it easy for me and accept it from me.”

Many drivers on the Jeddah–Makkah and Madinah–Makkah routes will stop at a designated Miqat facility so passengers can shower, change, and pray two rak’ahs of Ihram before continuing. This is a normal part of the journey, and it’s worth building extra time into your schedule for it rather than rushing.

Step 2: The Talbiyah

Immediately after the niyyah, pilgrims begin reciting the Talbiyah – repeatedly, and out loud for men – continuing all the way until they begin Tawaf.

Arabic: لَبَّيْكَ اللَّهُمَّ لَبَّيْكَ، لَبَّيْكَ لَا شَرِيكَ لَكَ لَبَّيْكَ، إِنَّ الْحَمْدَ وَالنِّعْمَةَ لَكَ وَالْمُلْكَ، لَا شَرِيكَ لَكَ

Transliteration: Labbayka Allahumma labbayk, labbayka la sharika laka labbayk, inna-l-hamda wa-n-ni’mata laka wa-l-mulk, la sharika lak.

Translation: “Here I am, O Allah, here I am. Here I am, You have no partner, here I am. Truly all praise, favor, and sovereignty belong to You. You have no partner.”

This is arguably the most recognizable sound of Umrah – buses and taxis moving along the roads into Makkah, filled with pilgrims reciting it quietly or aloud. It’s recommended to send salawat (blessings) upon the Prophet ﷺ after the Talbiyah and to make personal dua for yourself, your family, and other Muslims.

Step 3: Entering Masjid al-Haram

Upon arriving in Makkah, it’s Sunnah to enter Masjid al-Haram through Bab al-Salam (the Gate of Peace) where possible, stepping in with the right foot first.

Arabic: بِسْمِ اللَّهِ، وَالصَّلَاةُ وَالسَّلَامُ عَلَىٰ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ، اللَّهُمَّ افْتَحْ لِي أَبْوَابَ رَحْمَتِكَ

Transliteration: Bismillah, was-salatu was-salamu ‘ala Rasulillah. Allahumma-ftah li abwaba rahmatik.

Translation: “In the name of Allah, and peace and blessings upon the Messenger of Allah. O Allah, open the doors of Your mercy for me.”

Step 4: Seeing the Kaaba for the First Time

When the Kaaba comes into view, scholars encourage pausing, raising the hands, and making sincere personal dua – this moment, along with the moment of drinking Zamzam, is widely regarded as one when supplications are especially likely to be answered. There’s no single fixed wording; pray in whatever language and words come from the heart. Some pilgrims also recite:

Arabic: اللَّهُمَّ زِدْ هَٰذَا الْبَيْتَ تَشْرِيفًا وَتَعْظِيمًا وَتَكْرِيمًا وَمَهَابَةً

Transliteration: Allahumma zid hadha-l-bayta tashrifan wa ta’ziman wa takriman wa mahabah.

Translation: “O Allah, increase this House in honor, magnificence, nobility, and awe.”

Step 5: Tawaf – Circling the Kaaba

Tawaf is the act of walking around the Kaaba seven times, counter-clockwise, keeping it on your left. It begins at the corner marked by the Black Stone (Al-Hajar Al-Aswad).

Making the intention for Tawaf:

Arabic: اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أُرِيدُ طَوَافَ بَيْتِكَ الْحَرَامِ فَيَسِّرْهُ لِي وَتَقَبَّلْهُ مِنِّي

Transliteration: Allahumma inni uridu tawafa baytika-l-harami fa-yassirhu li wa taqabbalhu minni.

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

At the Black Stone (starting each of the seven circuits):

If you can touch or kiss it, say “Bismillah, Allahu Akbar.” If the crowd makes that impossible – which is common – simply raise your right hand toward it from a distance and say the same:

Arabic: بِسْمِ اللَّهِ، اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ

Transliteration: Bismillah, Allahu Akbar.

Translation: “In the name of Allah, Allah is the Greatest.”

Between the Yemeni Corner and the Black Stone (recited during each circuit):

This is the most well-known Tawaf dua, recited by the Prophet ﷺ himself between these two points on every circuit:

Arabic: رَبَّنَا آتِنَا فِي الدُّنْيَا حَسَنَةً وَفِي الْآخِرَةِ حَسَنَةً وَقِنَا عَذَابَ النَّارِ

Transliteration: Rabbana atina fid-dunya hasanatan wa fil-akhirati hasanatan wa qina ‘adhaban-nar.

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

For the rest of each circuit, there’s no obligatory wording – recite Qur’an, dhikr (tasbeeh, tahmeed, takbeer), send salawat on the Prophet ﷺ, or simply speak to Allah about whatever is on your heart. Many pilgrims prepare a short personal dua list in advance so they’re not searching for words mid-Tawaf.

Step 6: Two Rak’ahs at Maqam Ibrahim

After completing seven circuits, pilgrims pray two short rak’ahs, ideally near Maqam Ibrahim (the Station of Abraham), though during crowded periods any spot within Masjid al-Haram is acceptable. It’s Sunnah to recite Surah Al-Kafirun in the first rak’ah and Surah Al-Ikhlas in the second.

Arabic: وَاتَّخِذُوا مِن مَّقَامِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ مُصَلًّى

Transliteration: Wattakhidhu min maqami Ibrahima musalla.

Translation: “And take the Station of Abraham as a place of prayer.” (Qur’an 2:125)

Step 7: Drinking Zamzam Water

After the two rak’ahs, pilgrims drink Zamzam water – another moment traditionally regarded as a time when dua is accepted. The Prophet ﷺ said Zamzam water serves whatever purpose it is drunk for, so pilgrims often ask specifically for what they need most.

Arabic: اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا، وَرِزْقًا وَاسِعًا، وَشِفَاءً مِنْ كُلِّ دَاءٍ

Transliteration: Allahumma inni as’aluka ‘ilman nafi’an, wa rizqan wasi’an, wa shifa’an min kulli da’in.

Translation: “O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, ample provision, and healing from every illness.”

Step 8: Sa’i – Walking Between Safa and Marwah

Sa’i commemorates Hajar’s search for water for her infant son, Isma’il – walking briskly between the two hills of Safa and Marwah seven times, starting at Safa and ending at Marwah.

Beginning Sa’i at Safa:

Arabic: إِنَّ الصَّفَا وَالْمَرْوَةَ مِن شَعَائِرِ اللَّهِ

Transliteration: Inna-s-Safa wal-Marwata min sha’a’iri-llah.

Translation: “Indeed, Safa and Marwah are among the symbols of Allah.” (Qur’an 2:158)

At the top of Safa (and again at Marwah, if the Kaaba is visible), face the Kaaba’s direction, raise your hands, and recite takbeer three times, followed by:

Arabic: لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ، لَهُ الْمُلْكُ وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ وَهُوَ عَلَىٰ كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ

Transliteration: La ilaha illallahu wahdahu la sharika lah, lahu-l-mulku wa lahu-l-hamdu wa huwa ‘ala kulli shay’in qadir.

Translation: “There is no god but Allah alone, with no partner. His is the dominion, His is all praise, and He has power over all things.”

Between the two green markers (for men, a brisk pace is Sunnah where possible; women walk at a normal pace throughout), any personal dua is appropriate.

Step 9: Halq or Taqsir – Completing Umrah

The final ritual is cutting the hair: men may shave completely (Halq, considered more virtuous) or trim it (Taqsir); women trim a fingertip’s length from the ends. Once this is done, all Ihram restrictions are lifted and Umrah is complete.

Leaving Masjid al-Haram

When leaving, step out with the left foot first and recite:

Arabic: بِسْمِ اللَّهِ، وَالصَّلَاةُ وَالسَّلَامُ عَلَىٰ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ، اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ مِن فَضْلِكَ

Transliteration: Bismillah, was-salatu was-salamu ‘ala Rasulillah. Allahumma inni as’aluka min fadlik.

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

Complete Umrah Dua List (Quick-Reference Table)

Stage	When to Recite	Purpose
Travel dua	Getting into the taxi/vehicle	Seeking ease and protection on the journey
Niyyah for Ihram	At or before Miqat	Declaring intention to perform Umrah
Talbiyah	Continuously from Ihram until Tawaf begins	Affirming submission to Allah
Entering the mosque	Stepping into Masjid al-Haram	Asking Allah to open the doors of mercy
Seeing the Kaaba	First sight of the Kaaba	Personal dua at an accepted moment
Niyyah for Tawaf	Before starting the seven circuits	Dedicating the Tawaf to Allah alone
At the Black Stone	Start of each of the 7 circuits	Following the Sunnah of the Prophet ﷺ
Between Yemeni Corner & Black Stone	Every circuit	Asking for good in this life and the next
At Maqam Ibrahim	After Tawaf, before two rak’ahs	Referencing the Qur’anic instruction
Drinking Zamzam	After the two rak’ahs	Asking for specific blessings
Starting Sa’i	Beginning at Safa	Declaring Safa and Marwah as symbols of Allah
At Safa & Marwah	Atop each hill, 7 times total	Tahlil and personal supplication
Halq/Taqsir	After completing Sa’i	Marks completion of Umrah
Leaving the mosque	Exiting Masjid al-Haram	Asking from Allah’s bounty

Save this table as a screenshot, or copy it into a notes app, and you’ll have a functional Umrah dua PDF substitute that works offline – useful given that Wi-Fi inside Masjid al-Haram isn’t always reliable.

Practical Tips From Experience on the Ground

A few things that make a genuine difference for pilgrims arriving from Jeddah Airport, Madinah, or elsewhere:

• Prepare before you’re inside the Haram, not during. The crowds around Tawaf and Sa’i make it hard to read a booklet or scroll a phone. Memorize or bookmark your duas in advance during the drive from the airport or hotel.
• Carry a small, physical dua card as backup. Phone batteries drain fast in the heat, and mosque Wi-Fi is inconsistent during peak Umrah season and Ramadan.
• Build in time for the Miqat stop. If you’re traveling from Jeddah or Madinah by road, changing into Ihram, showering, and praying two rak’ahs takes real time – a rushed Miqat stop is one of the most common sources of stress for first-time pilgrims.
• Know your Ihram boundary if you’re combining Ziyarat with Umrah. Visiting Ziyarat sites in Madinah, Taif, or around Makkah before or after Umrah doesn’t require re-entering Ihram unless you’re beginning a fresh Umrah.
• Families and elderly pilgrims should plan for slower pacing. Sa’i and Tawaf both involve significant walking distance; a private vehicle with air conditioning waiting nearby after Umrah, rather than navigating public transport in Ihram or post-ritual fatigue, makes a meaningful difference.
• Peak seasons change the logistics, not the duas. During Ramadan and the weeks leading into Hajj, Masjid al-Haram becomes extremely crowded. The rituals and their duas stay the same, but expect longer Tawaf and Sa’i times, and coordinate pickup times with your driver accordingly.

This is also where reliable transportation quietly matters. A calm, air-conditioned ride from King Abdulaziz International Airport to your hotel in Makkah, or a driver who already knows the Miqat stop routine, means you arrive at Masjid al-Haram able to focus on these duas – instead of arriving stressed from traffic, lost directions, or a rushed change into Ihram. That’s the whole reason a private Umrah taxi service exists: not to add anything to the ritual, but to remove friction from everything around it.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is there a fixed dua for every round of Tawaf?

No. Only the dua recited between the Yemeni Corner and the Black Stone (“Rabbana atina…”) has a strong basis in the Sunnah for every circuit. The rest of each round is open to Qur’an recitation, dhikr, or personal dua in any language.

2. Can I make dua in my own language during Umrah?

Yes. Scholars agree that personal supplication in any language is valid and encouraged, particularly during Tawaf, at Safa and Marwah, and after drinking Zamzam. Arabic duas from the Qur’an and Sunnah are recommended where you know them, but sincerity matters more than language.

3. What is the Talbiyah and when do I stop reciting it?

The Talbiyah (“Labbayka Allahumma labbayk…”) is recited continuously from the moment of Ihram until you begin Tawaf. Men recite it aloud; women recite it quietly.

4. Do I need a printed Umrah dua PDF, or is memorizing enough?

Either works. Many pilgrims keep a printed card or saved PDF as backup, since phone signal and battery life can be unreliable inside Masjid al-Haram, especially during Ramadan and peak Umrah season.

5. What dua do I say when I first see the Kaaba?

There’s no single obligatory wording – this moment is considered one when dua is especially likely to be accepted, so raise your hands and speak to Allah sincerely, in Arabic or your own language.

6. Is there a specific dua for drinking Zamzam water?

Yes, though it isn’t obligatory. A commonly recited dua asks for beneficial knowledge, ample provision, and healing (see Step 7 above). Many pilgrims also use this moment for personal requests.

7. What do I recite before starting Sa’i?

“Inna-s-Safa wal-Marwata min sha’a’iri-llah” (“Indeed, Safa and Marwah are among the symbols of Allah”), recited when approaching Safa to begin the seven circuits.

8. Do women recite the Talbiyah and Tawaf duas the same way as men?

The wording is identical for men and women. The difference is volume and pace: women recite the Talbiyah quietly rather than aloud, and walk at a normal pace throughout Sa’i and Tawaf rather than the brisk pace recommended for men during specific portions.

9. What happens if I forget a dua during Tawaf or Sa’i?

Nothing invalidates your Umrah. The duas enhance the ritual; they aren’t conditions for its validity. If you forget the exact wording, continue with sincere personal dua or general dhikr.

10. Where should I recite the travel dua for Umrah?

As soon as you’re seated in the vehicle taking you toward Makkah or the Miqat – whether that’s a private taxi from Jeddah Airport, a hotel transfer, or an intercity ride from Madinah.

11. Can I combine Ziyarat visits with my Umrah duas and rituals?

Yes. Visiting sites like Masjid Quba, Mount Uhud, or Jabal al-Nour is a separate act of visitation (Ziyarat) and doesn’t require its own Ihram or fixed duas, though many pilgrims recite personal supplications at these historic sites.

12. How long does it typically take to complete all the Umrah rituals?

Excluding travel time, most pilgrims complete Ihram, Tawaf, Sa’i, and Halq/Taqsir in two to four hours outside of peak season; during Ramadan or the weeks before Hajj, crowding can extend this to five hours or more.

13. Is the Umrah dua for Ihram niyyah the same for Hajj?

No – the wording of the intention differs based on whether you’re declaring Umrah, Hajj, or a combined intention (Qiran or Tamattu’). This guide covers the Umrah-specific niyyah only.

14. Do children performing Umrah need to recite these duas?

Children are not obligated to recite specific duas, though parents often guide them through simplified versions of the Talbiyah and Tawaf dua as part of their early religious education.

15. What should I do if I can’t reach the Black Stone to start Tawaf?

Simply face it, raise your right hand, and say “Bismillah, Allahu Akbar” from wherever you are in the crowd – physically touching it isn’t required.

Final Thoughts

The rituals of Umrah are simple in structure but deep in meaning, and the duas are what carry that meaning from the Miqat all the way to the moment your hair is cut and Ihram ends. Learn the handful of authentic duas above, keep this list handy as your personal Umrah dua PDF, and leave room in your own words for whatever is genuinely on your heart – that combination is what scholars consistently point to as the heart of an accepted Umrah.

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