Essential Duas to Read and Reflect on During Umrah
To engage in the holy pilgrimage occasion called the Umrah is one of the most religious things that a Muslim can ever do. With the time that you are about to travel to follow on the footsteps of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon to himself), as well as millions of pilgrims that came before you in this blessed pilgrimage, it is pertinent to know the appropriate dua (supplications) that one should recite in the course of this pilgrimage. These sacred words not only draw you closer to Allah but they also increase the spiritual values of every ritual that you intend to practice in the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah. This guide will give an explanation of some the most important duas in the course of performing Umrah, the recitation of which it does, and when they must be recited. These prayers will go a long way in intensifying your relationship with Allah and deriving optimum spiritual advantages in your Umrah experience whether it is your first time in the pilgrimage or you are making another pilgrimage. The Significance of Dua During Umrah The Umrah pilgrimage is based on prayer and supplication. Even every stage of this holy pilgrimage is presented with the specific possibilities of spiritual reflection and closeness to Allah. The rituals that are to be shared during Umrah are something that cannot be called an easy chore, more than words there are centuries of Islamic tradition and spiritual worth that can be put in value. When pilgrims say these supplications out of sincerity and in a state of comprehension, they turn ordinary rituals into very meaningful worship. The fact that one is in holiest of the earth places accompanied with recitation of these ancient prayers is incomparable and can make an Umrah Package a life changing experience of a believer in relation to his orher relationship with Allah. Making Dua during Umrah: The Guiding Light of Your Religious Path Umrah dua is your foundation to the whole pilgrimage you might be having. This is the root dua and this is the dua that incorporates your motive (niyyah) and the spiritual environment of your trip. Talbiyah is the most significant dua in Umrah, and you will say it during your pilgrimage: “Labbayka Allahumma labbayk labbayka la shareeka laka labbayk inna al-hamda inna al-ni’mata laka wa’l-mulk, la shareeka lak” I am here O Allah; I am here. Lo I am nigh thee, and there is none to they with thee, Lo I am nigh thee. To Theel honor, to Theel rule, to Thee sovereignty, No compeer hast Thou. It is an effective dua of Umrah which should be recited since you enter into a state of Ihram to around to the Kaaba. This repeated supplication results in a meditative session which enables pilgrims to concentrate on the spiritual reason of being there and give in to the will of Allah. Additionally, pilgrims should recite the general dua for Umrah acceptance: ” Allahumma qabbal minni hadha ‘l-umrah w a’inni ‘ala thatmiha “ Meaning, O Allah accept this Umrah of mine and assist me with its fulfillment. Two Verses for Entering the Sacred Mosque (Masjid al-Haram) When you step into Masjid al-Haram, it is when your Umrah process steers in a new direction. As important as the recommended dua of entering any mosque, making the same dua when entering the holiest mosque in Islam becomes more important: “Allahumma iftah li abwab rahmatik” Translation: “O Allah open to me the gates of Your mercy.” When you see the Kaaba for the first time most pilgrims get carried away by emotions. This is the time to make individual petition and thankfulness. Although no particular prescribed dua is written to be recited in this instance, pilgrims tend to recite: “Allahumma ziddahdha thal-bayta tashreefan wa ta zeeman wa takreeban wa mahabbatan, Wa zidd man sharrafahu wa karramahu min man hajjahu aw i tamarahu tashreefan wa ta zeeman wa takreeban wa birran” Translation: O Allah, make this House to increase in honor and reverence and awe and increase those who honor and reverence it among those who observes Hajj or Umrah in honor and reverence and piety and virtue. Duas During Tawaf (Circumambulation) The Tawaf is the center of your Umrah pilgrimage. As you circle the Kaaba seven times, specific duas enhance the spiritual significance of each circuit. While there are no strictly prescribed supplications for each round, certain duas are particularly recommended: For the first three rounds (performed at a brisk pace): Heed Talbiyah, the forgiveness of Allah: “Rabbana atina fi’l-dunyâ hasanatan wa fi lâhiri hasanatan wa qina ‘adhab an-nar” Translation: “Our lord, grant us good in this world and in the hereafter and save us the punishment of the fire.” In between Yemeni Corner and Black Stone: This section holds special significance, and pilgrims should consistently recite the above dua during each circuit. On the other rounds: Personally engage in entreaty, forgiveness and petitions of and on behalf of yourself, family and the rest of Muslim Ummah. Cells at Mecca duas at Maqam Ibrahim and Zamzam The pilgrims complete Tawaf after which they then Say two units (rakahs) of prayer close to Maqam Ibrahim. and this dua for umrah is recommended to recite after the first rak occurs without Surah Al-Kafirun and Surah Al-Ikhlas is recited in the second rak “Rabbana taqabbal-lana inni la-an-ka anta as-samee-u al-aleem wa tub-lana inni la-an-ka at-twabbr al-raheem” Translation: Accept us, Our Lord. yeah, Thou is the Hearing, the Knowing. And into us convert penitentially. Repentance is in fact the Accepting of repentance, and the Merciful.” The Prophet (peace be upon him), when drinking Zamzam taught that u must always face Qibla and say: “Allahumma inni asluka ilman nafi, wa laha, wa jaw saymon wa fissiy nat, wa sysi, wa dha ybillihi, ra thti, nahi va laty. balab yril tsirram lahou, va laha, kulli da Innaka yum allaily wa al-nahro” Translation: O Allah, I request of thee good knowledge, much provision and cure of every disease. Duas