The most excellent of all hajj and umrah azkar is the dua of the Day of Arafah, described by the Prophet ﷺ as the best of all supplications — a brief statement of Allah's oneness and greatness repeated by the pilgrim standing at Arafah on the greatest day of the pilgrimage.
La ilaha illallahu wahdahu la shareeka lah, lahul-mulku wa lahul-hamdu wa huwa 'ala kulli shay'in qadeer.
📖 Virtue (Arabic source text)
قال النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم: خير الدعاء دعاء يوم عرفة، وخير ما قلتُ أنا والنبيون من قبلي: لا إله إلا الله وحده لا شريك له، له الملك وله الحمد وهو على كل شيء قدير.
رواه الترمذي، وحسنه الألباني
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Meaning
There is no deity except Allah, alone, without partner. To Him belongs sovereignty, to Him belongs all praise, and He is capable of all things.
When to recite
It is recited on the Day of Arafah, the 9th of Dhul-Hijjah, during the standing at Arafah, and it is recommended to repeat it abundantly throughout the day, as the Prophet ﷺ described it as the best supplication ever offered, by himself and the prophets before him.
About this dhikr
This dhikr is part of Hajj & Umrah Azkar as documented in Hisnul Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), and is recited 1 time.
How many times should this dhikr be recited?
This dhikr is recited 1 time, as narrated in Hisnul Muslim. Use the smart counter on this page to track your repetitions.
Why is the dua of the Day of Arafah considered the best supplication?
Because the Prophet ﷺ said the best of all supplications is the supplication of the Day of Arafah, and the best thing he and the prophets before him ever said was this statement of Allah's oneness.
Exactly when is this dua said?
It is said on the 9th of Dhul-Hijjah during the standing at Arafah, the greatest pillar of Hajj.
Is this dua recommended for non-pilgrims on the Day of Arafah too?
Yes, it is recommended for every Muslim to say this statement abundantly on the Day of Arafah, whether they are performing Hajj or not.