Umrah is an act of worship that promises countless rewards and blessings. It is every Muslim’s golden chance to ask for the Almighty’s forgiveness and have all their duas fulfilled. You can open your heart in front of the Almighty and ask for His blessings and guidance in every matter of your life. Therefore, everyone wants to know about the Duas to recite during your Umrah, which promises excellent rewards and pushes you towards more good deeds and acceptance of all your supplications.
If you have also booked your Umrah packages from the UK and will be the lucky ones going to Allah Almighty’s house soon, you might also be curious about the duas and supplications. Even though there are no obligatory duas, here are some of the best ones according to the Quran and Sunnah that you can recite during your spiritual retreat.
10 Essential Duas to Recite During Your Umrah
1. Dua for Traveling
Before embarking on the sacred journey, you should recite a supplication to ensure a faith-reviving and safe journey. Here is a dua for traveling that you can recite before embarking on your faith-reviving retreat.
Dua
Allāhu akbar, Allāhu akbar, Allāhu akbar, subḥāna-l-ladhī sakkhara lanā hādhā wa mā kunnā lahū muqrinīn, wa innā ilā rabbinā la-munqalibūn, Allāhumma innā nas’aluka fī safarinā hādhā-l-birra wa-t-taqwā, wa mina-l-ʿamali mā tarḍā, Allāhumma hawwin ʿalaynā safaranā hādhā wa-ṭ-wi’ ʿannā buʿdah, allāhumma Anta-ṣ-ṣāḥibu fi-s-safar, wa-l-khalīfatu fi-l-ahl, allāhumma innī aʿūdhu bika min waʿthāi-s-safar, wa kaābati-l-manẓar, wa sū’i-l-munqalabi fi-l-māli wa-l-ahl.
Translation
“Allah is the Greatest. Allah is the Greatest. Allah is the Greatest. How perfect is the One Who has given us control over this; we could not have done it ourselves. Truly, it is to our Lord that we are returning. O Allah, we ask You for piety, taqwā and deeds which You will be pleased with on our journey. O Allah, bring us ease in this journey and enable us to cover the distance swiftly. O Allah, You are our and our family’s protector and companion on the journey. O Allah, I seek Your protection from the journey’s difficulties, distressing scenes, and an unfortunate outcome with my wealth and family”.
2. Dua for Intention to Perform an Umrah
Once you have entered the state of Ihram, you can recite this dua to make your intention to perform an Umrah.
Dua
Allahumma innee uridul umrah; fayassir haa li wa taqabbalahaa minnee.
Translation
“O Allah! I intend to perform Umrah. Make it easy for me and accept it in Your books.”
3. Talbiya or the Dua to Make an Intention to Start Worship
Dua
Labbayka Allahumma Labbayk. Labbayka La Sharika Laka Labbayk. Innal Hamda Wan-ni’mata laka Wal-mulk. La Sharika Lak.
Translation
“I am here at your service, O Allah; you have no partner, here I am at Your service. Truly, all praise and blessings belong to You, and so does sovereignty. You have no partner.”
4. Dua for Entering Masjid al-Haram
Dua
Bismillahi wal hamdulillahi wassalatu a’laa Rasulillah, Allahummaghfirlee zunoobee waf tahlee abwaaba rahmatik.
Translation
“Starting with the name of Allah, who is worthy of all the praise and blessings, be upon the Prophet of Allah; O Allah, forgive my sins and open the gates of Your mercy for me.”
5. Duas for Performing Tawaf
Here are some duas you can recite while at the sacred cubic structure.
Dua
Bismillahi Allahu Akbar wa lillahil hamd.
Translation
“Starting with the name of Allah who is the Greatest and worthy of all the praise”.
Dua
Rabbanaa aatinaa fiddunya hasanah wa fil akhirati hasanah wa qinaa aza’ab annaar.
Translation
“Lord, grant us good in this life and good in the hereafter and save us from the punishment of the fire.”
6. Dua to Recite at the Black Stone
Dua
Bismillah Wa-Illahu Akbar
Translation
“Started in the name of God, who is the Greatest”.
7. Dua to Recite From the Yamani Corner to the Black Stone
Dua
Rabbana atina fi-dunya hasanatan wa fil akhirati hasanatan wa qina ‘adhaban-nar.
Translation
“Our Lord, give us goodness in this world and goodness in the Hereafter, and save us from the punishment of the fire”.
8. Dua for Drinking Zamzam Water
Dua
Allahumma innee as’aluka ilman na’fiaa, wa rizqa’w wa-si’aa, wa shifa’an min kulli da’aa
Translation
“O Allah, I seek beneficial knowledge, wide sustenance and cure from all ailments from You.”
9. Dua for Sa’i
This is the dua that you can recite while you are performing Sa’i.
Dua
Innassafaa wal marwata min sha’airillah, faman hajj al baeeta awi’tamara falaa junaaha a’laihi aiyattawwafa bihi maa, wa man tatawwa’a khairan fa innAllaha shaakirun a’leem.
Translation
“Indeed, Safa and Marwah are among the symbols of Allah. Hence, those who perform Hajj or Umrah at the holy Kaabah can safely walk between them without fearing sin. And Allah Knows and Appreciates him who does any good with a willing heart.” (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:158)
10. Dua for Leaving Masjid Al-Haram
Dua
Bismillah — wassalatu wassalamu ala Rasoolillah, allahumma innee as-aluka min fadlik.
Translation
“In the name of Allah, and prayers and peace be upon the Messenger of Allah. O Allah, I ask You from Your favour.”
Summing Up
There are no obligatory duas, supplications, or dhikrs for Umrah, and the Umrah Visa grants you the opportunity to engage in this spiritual journey. You are free to recite whatever your heart desires and whatever makes you feel the closest to Almighty. We have mentioned the Duas to recite during your Umrah, but you can explore more options. You can even get a supplication book. Also, try memorising some of the duas you can recite all the time while you are on your spiritual retreat.
