Umrah prayers begin with the intention made upon entering ihram in the holy cities and continue with the invocations recited while performing the tawaf around the Kaaba and the sa’y between Safa and Marwa. These prayers are sacred supplications passed down to us from the Prophet (peace be upon him) that ensure the worship is completed in a state of spiritual reverence. During your 2026 Umrah journey, you can follow the Arabic and Turkish texts of these prayers in our guide.
Entering Ihram: The Intention and Talbiyah Prayers
The Umrah pilgrimage begins at the miqat boundary with the intention and the talbiyah. After performing the ihram prayer, the intention is made as follows: “O Allah, I intend to perform Umrah for Your sake; make it easy for me and accept it.” It is Sunnah to recite the talbiyah aloud after making the intention.
The Talbiyah Prayer
لَبَّيْكَ اللَّهُمَّ لَبَّيْكَ، لَبَّيْكَ لَا شَرِيكَ لَكَ لَبَّيْكَ، إِنَّ الْحَمْدَ وَالنِّعْمَةَ لَكَ وَالْمُلْكَ، لَا شَرِيكَ لَكَRecitation of the Talbiyah Prayer: "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."
Meaning: “I have come to Your call with my word and my heart, O Allah. You have no partner. Praise is Yours, blessings are Yours, and dominion is Yours.”
Prayers to Recite While Circling the Kaaba
The Tawaf begins at the level of the Black Stone with the words “Bismillahi Allahu Akbar.” During each circuit, one engages in reciting the tasbih, takbir, and tahlil while facing the Kaaba.
Tawaf Prayer Beads
سُبْحَانَ اللهِ وَالْحَمْدُ للهِ وَلَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللهُ وَاللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ وَلَا حَوْلَ وَلَا قُوَّةَ إِلَّا بِاللهِ الْعَلِيِّ الْعَظِيمِMeaning: “I declare Allah free from all defects; all praise is due to Allah. There is no god but Allah, and Allah is the Greatest. Power and strength belong only to Allah.”
Prayer Between the Yemeni Corner and the Black Stone
رَبَّنَا آتِنَا فِي الدُّنْيَا حَسَنَةً وَفِي الْآخِرَةِ حَسَنَةً وَقِنَا عَذَابَ النَّارِMeaning: “Our Lord! Grant us good in this world and good in the Hereafter, and protect us from the torment of the Fire.”
Prayers of Safa and Marwa (Sa’y)
After intending to perform the Sa’y ritual, one should engage in prayer and remembrance of God while walking between Safa and Marwa. It is particularly recommended to recite the following prayer while passing between the green-lit pillars (during the hervele):
The Prayer Recited During Hervele
رَبِّ اغْفِرْ وَارْحَمْ وَاعْفُ وَتَكَرَّمْ، وَتَجَاوَزْ عَمَّا تَعْلَمُ، إِنَّكَ تَعْلَمُ مَا لَا نَعْلَمُ، إِنَّكَ أَنْتَ اللهُ الْأَعَزُّ الْأَكْرَمُMeaning: “O Lord, forgive our sins, have mercy on us, pardon our faults, and bestow Your grace upon us. You certainly know what we do not know; You are the Most Exalted and the Most Generous.”
Frequently Asked Questions About Umrah Prayers
When does the talbiyah end during Umrah?
During the Umrah pilgrimage, the talbiyah ends as soon as the circumambulation of the Sacred Kaaba begins.
What prayers are recited after the Tawaf prayer?
After performing the two-rak'ah tawaf prayer, one may offer supplications for any worldly or spiritual needs, as the heart dictates.
Is it required to recite a specific prayer during the Tawaf?
No, it is not required to recite specific prayers during the tawaf; you may engage in reciting tasbih, takbir, tahlil, and any other prayers you know.
What prayers are recited during the Sa’y?
It is recommended to recite the takbir, the tahlil, the salawat al-sharif, and personal prayers during the sa’y.
Which suras are recited during the ihram prayer?
It is more virtuous to recite Surah al-Kafirun in the first rak'ah of the ihram prayer and Surah al-Ikhlas in the second rak'ah.
