A distinctive part of the hajj and umrah azkar, this dhikr is said atop al-Safa and al-Marwah during the sa'i, combining takbeer and tahlil with a declaration of Allah's fulfilled promise and victory, repeated three times at each hill with personal dua in between.
Allahu akbar, Allahu akbar, Allahu akbar, la ilaha illallahu wahdahu la shareeka lah, lahul-mulku wa lahul-hamdu wa huwa 'ala kulli shay'in qadeer, la ilaha illallahu wahdah, anjaza wa'dah, wa nasara 'abdah, wa hazamal-ahzaba wahdah.
📖 Virtue (Arabic source text)
يُقال على الصفا وعلى المروة ثلاث مرات، ويدعو بين ذلك، وإذا دنا من الصفا قرأ: ﴿إِنَّ الصَّفَا وَالْمَرْوَةَ مِنْ شَعَائِرِ اللَّهِ﴾ وقال: أبدأ بما بدأ الله به.
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Meaning
Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest. 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. There is no deity except Allah, alone; He fulfilled His promise, granted victory to His servant, and defeated the confederates alone.
When to recite
It is recited while standing atop al-Safa and al-Marwah at the start of each leg of the sa'i between them, repeated three times at each hill, with the pilgrim making personal dua between repetitions.
About this dhikr
This dhikr is part of Hajj & Umrah Azkar as documented in Hisnul Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), and is recited 3 times.
How many times should this dhikr be recited?
This dhikr is recited 3 times, as narrated in Hisnul Muslim. Use the smart counter on this page to track your repetitions.
When is this dhikr said during sa'i?
It is said upon ascending al-Safa and al-Marwah, three times at each hill, with personal dua made between each repetition.
How many circuits does the sa'i between Safa and Marwah consist of?
The sa'i is seven circuits, starting at al-Safa and ending at al-Marwah, and this dhikr is said at the start of each one.
What is recommended before this dhikr when approaching al-Safa?
It is recommended to recite the verse 'Indeed, al-Safa and al-Marwah are among the symbols of Allah,' then say: I begin with what Allah began with.