Dua and Dhikr to Recite During Every Stage of Umrah

As we know, dua is important for Muslims, and making dua during Umrah is something else. Dua is the essence of every worship. And every Muslim dreams of performing Umrah at least once in their lifetime. As you do Umrah, each step lets you praise Allah  (Dhikr)  and make your special prayers (Dua). This blog has easy steps for Umrah, so you know what prayers to say and when. Whether it’s your first time or you’ve been before. It will help you focus on your prayers and strengthen your faith.

Dua and Dhikr to Recite During Umrah 

Preparing for Your Umrah Journey

Your spiritual journey for Umrah starts before you even get to Makkah. It begins with your intention (what you plan to do). If you want Umrah Packages from the UK, try clarifying your intentions. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, “Actions are judged by intentions” (Bukhari, Muslim).

What to Read:

Dua for your Journey: 

 “Subhanalladhi sakhkhara lana hadha wa ma kunna lahu muqrinin. Wa inna ila Rabbina lamunqalibun.”

 ( Qur’an, Surah Az-Zukhruf 13–14)

Translation: “Glory to Him Who has subjected this to us, and we could never have it by our efforts. And indeed, to our Lord, we will surely return.”

Talbiyah intention for Umrah:

“Labbaik Allahumma Umrah”

Translation:  Here I am, O Allah, intending to perform Umrah.

Ask Allah to forgive you, apologise to people, and go with a clean heart and mind.

Entering the State of Ihram

To go into Makkah for Umrah, you must be in a holy state called Ihram. You start it at a place called the Miqat. There are five main gates, depending on where you’re coming from.

Key actions:

• Wear Ihram (for men: two unstitched white clothes, and for women, modest clothing).
• Make your niyyah (intention) for Umrah.
• Begin reciting the Talbiyah: 

“Labbaik Allahumma labbaik, labbaika laa sharika laka labbaik. Innal hamda wan-ni’amata laka wal-mulk, laa sharika lak.”

Translation: Here I am, O Allah, here I am. Here I am. You have no partner. Surely, all praise, grace, and sovereignty belong to You. You have no partner.

You should say these words often from the Miqat until you walk around the Kaaba (Tawaf).

Entering Masjid al-Haram

When you enter the Grand Mosque in Makkah, look down to show you are humble and go in with respect.

Dua when you enter the mosque:

“Allahumma iftah li abwaba rahmatik.”

Translation: O Allah, open for me the doors of Your mercy.

When you first see the Kaaba, it’s good to stop and make any personal prayers you wish. Many scholars say this is a special time for prayers to be accepted.

Performing Tawaf (Circling the Kaaba)

Tawaf means you walk 7 times around the Kaaba,  counter-clockwise around the Kaaba.

During Tawaf:

• You don’t need to say a special prayer for each circle. You can read from the Quran, say ‘Talbiyah’, or just pray for anything.
• The Prophet (peace be upon him) said to say this when you’re between the Yemeni corner and the Black Stone:

“Rabbana atina fid-dunya hasanah wa fil-akhirati hasanah wa qina ‘adhab an-nar.”

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

You can use this prayer repeatedly or talk to God in your own way, in any language.

Praying Behind Maqam Ibrahim

When you complete your Tawaf, it is Sunnah to pray two Rak’ahs behind Maqam Ibrahim (if there’s space).

Suggested recitation in prayer:

• First Rak’ah: Surah Al-Kafirun
• Second Rak’ah: Surah Al-Ikhlas

Then, drink Zamzam water and make a dua after drinking. This is believed to be a moment when duas are accepted. 

The Prophet said, 

“The water of Zamzam is for whatever it is drunk for.”

(Ibn Majah).

Sa’i Between Safa and Marwah

Sa’i is a special walk. You have to walk seven times between Safa and Marwah. It’s done to remember Hajar, who was Prophet Ibrahim’s wife. She ran between these hills, looking for water for her son, Ismail.

At Safa, recite:

Inna as-Safa wal-Marwah min sha’a’irillah”

 (Surah Al-Baqarah: 158)

Translation: (Indeed, Safa and Marwah are among the symbols of Allah)

Then say:

“Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, La ilaha illa Allah, wahdahu la sharika lah”

Translation: Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest; there is no deity but Allah, Alone without a partner.

You can also make your dua’s while walking, especially at each end of the Sa’i.

Shaving or Trimming Hair (Halq or Taqsir)

This part of the journey shows you are humble and ready for a fresh start. Men can either shave all their hair off or just trim it short. Women only need to cut a bit from the very end of their hair, like a little snip.

Say:

“Allahumma taqabbal minni.”

Translation: O Allah, accept this from me.

After Completing Umrah

Once your hair is cut, your Umrah is done! You can then take off your Ihram and go back to normal.

But try to keep your connection strong with Allah. You can do this by saying Dhikr like:

• “Subhanallah” – Glory be to Allah
• “Alhamdulillah” – Praise be to Allah
• “Allahu Akbar” – Allah is the Greatest
• “Astaghfirullah” – I seek forgiveness from Allah

Final Thoughts

Every part of Umrah is a time to feel close to God. You don’t need to learn many long Arabic prayers. What matters is that you pray from your heart. Just talk from your heart. Say what you know. And always remember why you came: to get closer to God. If you are planning your Umrah from London or from somewhere else, it doesn’t matter. Umrah is a big reminder of what’s truly important in life. Make every step count!