The Whole journey of Umrah is for worshipping Allah SWT, who is most merciful and bountiful. Muslims recite most of the Surahs from the Holy Quran during Umrah pilgrimage. Whereas they also recite Duas and other praising ‘Kalimaat’ taught by the beloved Prophet Muhammad PBUH. Muslims believe that Surah of the Holy Quran is more pleasing to Allah and help to achieve closeness to Allah, renewal of faith and earning rewards for this life and the afterlife. All major worship of Allah is interlinked during the Umrah pilgrimage. Recitation of the Holy Quran is very crucial during the Umrah rituals. The scholars of Islam say that Muslims should recite Surah Fatiha during Umrah rituals. Whereas, after its recitation they can recite any Surah, they want to begin with the intention of Dua, praise of Allah and for the gain of rewards. Muslims mostly say Talbiyah as a Dua during Offering Umrah. Our beloved Prophet PBUH has taught pilgrims of his Umrah to recite it during the pilgrimage.
Talbiyah:
لَبَّيْكَ اللَّهُمَّ لَبَّيْكَ، لَبَّيْكَ لَا شَرِيكَ لَكَ لَبَّيْكَ، إِنَّ الْحَمْدَ وَالنِّعْمَةَ لَكَ وَالْمُلْكَ، لَا شَرِيكَ لَكَ
Translation:
“Here I am, O Allah, here I am. Here I am, you have no partner, and here I am. Verily all praise, grace and sovereignty belong to you. You have no partner.”
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Recitation of Surah in all rituals of Umrah
During each ritual of Umrah, pilgrims offer different the Surah and Dua as mentioned in the Hadith books of Muslims. Recitation of these Surahs can enhance the beauty and spirituality of the Umrah pilgrimage. They also recite some short Surahs in five prayers daily. Primary and major Dua is Talbiyah that they recite collectively during Tawaf, which indicates unity and brotherhood among Muslim pilgrims.
Surah after wearing Ihram: Muslims offer prayer after wearing Ihram and they ought to recite Surah in this prayer, hence these pilgrims can recite Surah Ikhlas, Surah Falq, and Surah Nas and Ayatul Kursi. Muslims also recite “Labbayk Allahumma Labbayk” while making Niyyah of Umrah.
- Surah while entering Holy Kaaba: Muslim pilgrims have adopted the custom of pilgrimage of local pilgrims, they usually pray Surah al-Kafiron, Surah al-Ikhlas and 128 Ayat of Surah al-Baqarah while entering the most sacred place of Mecca, Al Haram. They also say out loud, Taliyah upon entering the sacred land of the holy Kaaba.
Surah/Dua while seeing the Holy Kaaba: Muslims recite specific Dua while they see first time the Holy Kaaba. Muslim recite this dua out of love and devotion. Its translation is:
“O Allah, increase this house in honor, dignity, reverence and awe. And increase those who honor it and revere it, whether performing Hajj or Umrah, in honor, nobility, dignity, and righteousness.”
Surah/Dua during performing Tawaf and Sai: Muslims usually recite short Surah from the Holy Quran during Tawaf. They also offer Duas from Hadith and Zikar in remembrance of Allah. Usually they offer Surah Al-Fatiha, Surah Al-Ikhlas, Surah Al-Falaq, Surah An-Nas, Surah Al-Kafiron, Ayatal-kursi and different Duas from Surah Al-Baqarah.
Surah/Dua on completion of Umrah: Upon completion of Umrah, after shaving head, Muslims say gratitude of Allah. And they recite specific Dua:
ٱلْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ ٱلَّذِي بَلَّغَنِي عُمْرَتِي وَتَقَبَّلَهَا مِنِّي
“All Praise is due to Allah who enabled me to complete my Umrah and accept it from me.”
Important Surah from the Holy Quran to Recite
Muslim Recite several Surahs from the Holy Quran according to the Teachings of the Holy Prophet PBUH. His actions during Umrah pilgrimage show that they recite Surah Kieran in first Rakkah and Surah Al-Ikhlas in the second Rakkah of the two Rakkah prayer after getting into the state of Ihram. Islamic Travel also teaches Muslims to perform Umrah pilgrimage according to teachings of the Holy Prophet PBUH. Pilgrims can fulfill the Sunnah of beloved Prophet and recite all-important Surahs and Duas during Umrah journey in this coming winter by booking our December Umrah packages with full guidelines at each step of Umrah. Other Important Surah that Muslim pilgrims should recite during Umrah trip include:
Surah Al-Fatihah: It is considered as basic and foundational Surah of praying in front of Allah. Pilgrims offer this Surah in every Rakkah of obligatory five times prayers.
Ayat ul-Kursi: Muslims recite most powerful and sacred Ayat of Surah Al-Baqarah during Umrah pilgrimage, the Ayatul Kursi. They recite this Ayat during circumambulation around Holy Kaaba.
Surah Al-Ikhlas: Surah Al-Ikhlas and other short Surah Muslims recite in prayers as well as in Zikar of Allah while they are sitting in the court of the Holy Kaaba. The translation of these Surah elaborates the power and dignity of Allah. They pilgrims intentionally subdue in his court with humble behavior.