Dua between Safa and Marwa is one of the desirable things that pilgrims must do, but what do you have to say?
Dua Between Safa and Marwa
According to the hadith that came on the authority of the Prophet (pbuh), When he came close to al-Safa, he said:
“Indeed, al-Safa and al-Marwa are among the symbols of Allah,
Begin with what Allah began with”, then He saw the Ka’aba and turned towards the qiblah,
so he said “There is no god but Allah, and Allah is great”
then said:
“There is no God but Allah, He has no partner, He is the dominion and He is the praise, and He is over all things capable He defeated the parties alone,
then he prayed between that, he said the Dua 3 times. [narrated by Muslim]
“فَلَمَّا دَنَا مِنَ الصَّفَا قَرَأَ: {إنَّ الصَّفَا والْمَرْوَةَ مِن شَعَائِرِ اللَّهِ} أَبْدَأُ بما بَدَأَ اللَّهُ به فَبَدَأَ بالصَّفَا، فَرَقِيَ عليه، حتَّى رَأَى البَيْتَ فَاسْتَقْبَلَ القِبْلَةَ، فَوَحَّدَ اللَّهَ وَكَبَّرَهُ،
وَقالَ: لا إلَهَ إلَّا اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لا شَرِيكَ له، له المُلْكُ وَلَهُ الحَمْدُ وَهو علَى كُلِّ شيءٍ قَدِيرٌ، لا إلَهَ إلَّا اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ، أَنْجَزَ وَعْدَهُ، وَنَصَرَ عَبْدَهُ، وَهَزَمَ الأحْزَابَ وَحْدَهُ ثُمَّ دَعَا بيْنَ ذلكَ، قالَ: مِثْلَ هذا ثَلَاثَ مَرَّاتٍ” [رواه مسلم]
Other Dua Between Safa and Marwa
The pilgrim may Dua for whatever he wants and for the amount he wants, for example,
“Oh God, turner of the hearts, keep our hearts firm on your religion”
اللهم يا مقلب القلوب ثبِّت قلوبنا على دينك
“Oh God, I ask you for the necessities of your mercy and the resolves of your forgiveness, safety from every sin, victory in paradise, and salvation from hell”
اللهم إني أسألك موجبات رحمتك وعزائم مغفرتك والسلامة من كل إثم والفوز بالجنة والنجاة من النار
“Oh God, I ask you from all good, what I knew of it and what I did not know, and I seek refuge in you from all evil, what I knew from it and what I did not know”
اللهم إني أسألك من الخير كله ما علمت منه وما لم أعلم وأعوذ بك من الشر كله ما علمت منه وما لم أعلم.
The Meaning Behind Safa and Marwa
Safa and Marwa are two mountains located in the city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia,
The two are especially sacred to Muslims since it is believed that Prophet Ibrahim (pbuh) was commanded by Allah to sacrifice his son, Isma’il (pbuh), on the summit of the Marwa mountain,
The story of Prophet Ibrahim (pbuh) and his son is an important part of the Muslim faith and this is why Sai is a pillar of Umrah;
Commemorating the memory of Ibrahim (pbuh), his wife Hajar, and their son Ismail(pbuh), and their obedience to Allah’s command and hastening to it.
Common Practices During Walking Between Safa and Marwa
When Muslims make the Sai between Safa and Marwa, they typically adhere to the following practices:
- Carrying a Dua book or Qur’an for reading.
- Reciting certain verses from the Qur’an.
- Saying Dua’s.
- Walking at a moderate pace.
FAQs
Q: What is the purpose of Dua between Safa and Marwa?
A: The purpose of Dua between Safa and Marwa is to seek forgiveness from Allah and honor the faith of Prophet Ibrahim (pbuh),
In Addition, it is the third pillar of the Umrah pillars.
Q: What is the significance of Safa and Marwa?
A: Safa and Marwa are two mountains located in the city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia,
They are especially sacred to Muslims since it is believed that Prophet Ibrahim (pbuh) was commanded by Allah to sacrifice his son, Isma’il (pbuh),
on the summit of the Marwa mountain.
In Conclusion,
The dua between Safa and Marwa is an important part of the Muslim faith and an integral part of the spiritual journey to Umrah,
While the act itself may not be easy, the rewards of forgiveness from Allah and His blessings are indeed worth the effort.
