ENRICH YOUR SPIRITUAL JOURNEY WITH THESE 6 SHORT DUAS ON UMRAH

Umrah is a spiritually awakening journey. It is a perfect time to connect strongly with Allah and rekindle your faith. This trip offers Muslims a chance to cleanse themselves from their sins. Apart from the basic rituals of Umrah, devotees can indulge in worship by making supplications. Whether small or big, these supplications hold great value for every pilgrim. They can address your personal needs and deepen your belief in the Supreme Being. This blog will share some of the most powerful yet short duas you can make to make your Umrah experience truly uplifting.

Top 6 Duas to Enrich Your Spiritual Journey

Supplications are the most beautiful aspect of worship. These are a pure form of submission to the Divine Power. Making duas not only brings a believer closer to God but also makes him lighthearted as he shares his worries with Him. This section will shed light on some of the short yet impactful supplications you can make during Umrah.

1.   Dua for Forgiveness

Human beings err in life countless times. There is always a chance to amend your ways. God Almighty offers believers the chance to repent for their wrongdoings. During Umrah, it is vital to make pure intentions of not repeating the same sin before making supplication. With a clear intention, an individual can seek forgiveness from Allah. Whether or not your supplication is accepted by God, it is a must to make an effort to sincerely apologise for your mistakes. You can make supplication while performing Umrah. While there is no fixed ruling on the specific kind of verses you must recite to attain forgiveness, you can still read the following.

“أستغفر الله وأتوب إليه”

I seek forgiveness from Allah and repent to Him.)

2.   Dua for First Sight of Kaaba

Muslims carry a deep wish in their hearts to see the Holy Kaaba. Viewing the holy structure is a mesmerising moment. It gives the devotees a sense of closeness to God Almighty, strengthening their faith. However, there exists a myth about acceptance of dua right away when someone lays his eyes on the Kaaba for the first time. Such a ruling has no significance in the Islamic roots and is merely an innovation by scholars. The acceptance and rejection of any supplication is in the power of God Almighty and He knows the best. Pilgrims can recite the following dua after seeing the holy structure for the first time.

“اَللَّهُمَّ زِدْ هَذَا الْبَيْتَ تَشْرِيفاً وَتَعْظِيماً وَتَكْرِيماً وَمَهَابَةً، وَزِدْ مَنْ شَرَّفَهُ وَكَرَّمَهُ مِمَّنْ حَجَّهُ أَوْ اعْتَمَرَهُ تَشْرِيفاً وَتَكْرِيماً وَتَعْظِيماً وَبِرّاً”

3.   Dua for Entering Ihram

Ihram is important as it marks the first step towards performing Umrah. Whether Muslims are travelling via an economic package in November or special Ramadan Umrah packages, it is a must for everyone to adorn it. The significance of Ihram extends far from wearing clothes. It is a matter of purifying the body and the mind from all worldly desires. Wearing an Ihram is an act of spiritual cleansing.

The uniformity of wearing the same type of Ihram discards all the titles of differences. It sends the message that pilgrims from all walks of life are equal in the eyes of Allah. And that no one holds any kind of superiority over the other in terms of wealth or any other social standing. After putting on this clothing, you can make the following supplication.

“اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أُرِيدُ الْعُمْرَةَ؛ فَيَسِّرْهَا لِي وَتَقَبَّلْهَا مِنِّي.”

4.   Dua for Drinking ZamZam

ZamZam is considered a holy water for Muslims for its rich historical significance. This water is said to have healing properties. It is sourced from a spring well located in the Grand Mosque of Mecca where it will continue to sprout till the End of Times. Muslims around the world quench their thirst in the hot summer from Zamzam. Moreover, they believe that this water can cure their illness, however, there is a conflict of agreement on this idea by religious experts. Pilgrims can indulge in the act of making dua to drink this sacred water. 

“اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمَاً نَافِعَاًً وَرِزْقَاً وَاسِعَاًَ وَشِفَاءً مِنْ كُلِّ دَاءٍ”

5.   Dua for Rituals

Rituals include making Tawaf (circling Kaaba seven times) and climbing Safaa and Marwa (two points where Hazrat Hajra ran for water). While there is no ruling on reciting any specific duas during the Tawaf, you can still do personal duas for your own family and loved ones. Moreover, it is not mandatory to make duas in Arabic language only, you can offer a supplication in your local language as well as long as you are aware of the meaning behind the verses.

6.   Dua for Leaving Mosque

After the completion of Umrah, Muslims often leave the mosque without saying any final duas. It is vital to recite the following dua before leaving the Grand Mosque.

“بِسْمِ اللّهِ وَالصَّلاَةُ وَالسَّلاَمُ عَلَى رَسُولِ اللّهِ، اَللَّهُـمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ مِنْ فَضْـلِكَ”

“In the name of Allah, and prayers and peace be upon the Messenger of Allah. O Allah, I

 ask You for Your favour”

Final Words

This blog has shared some of the powerful yet short duas that a pilgrim can make during Umrah. Each supplication is a reminder that we humans are nothing without our Creator. Making duas is an act to submit oneself wholely in front of the Divine Power. It is a way to make our lives more fulfilling and righteous.

Before Umrah, pilgrims can make a list of duas to make their trip more uplifting. Whether you wish to travel in Ramadan or book a November Umrah package, finding a suitable travel deal is always a struggle. With Muslims Holy Travel, you can get customised Umrah packages at an affordable rate. With more than a decade long experience, we offer worry-free trips to the pilgrims.