labbaik allahumma labbaik
Labbaik Allahumma Labbaik is an Arabic phrase commonly used by Muslims during the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca. It translates to “Here I am, O Allah, here I am.”
During the Hajj, Muslims from around the world gather in Mecca to perform a series of religious rituals, including circumambulating the Kaaba and standing in prayer on the plain of Arafat. As they do so, they recite Labbaik Allahumma Labbaik to reaffirm their faith and devotion to Allah.
The phrase can also be used outside of the Hajj context as a form of supplication and expression of one’s willingness to submit to the will of Allah.
لَبَّيْكَ اللَّهُمَّ لَبَّيْكَ، لَبَّيْكَ لاَ شَرِيكَ لَكَ لَبَّيْكَ، إِنَّ الْحَمْدَ، وَالنِّعْمَةَ، لَكَ وَالْمُلْكَ، لاَ شَرِيكَ لَكَ
The Arabic text of Labbaik Allahumma Labbaik is written above.
This is the full Arabic text of Labbaik Allahumma Labbaik, including additional phrases commonly recited during the Hajj:
“لَبَّيْكَ اللَّهُمَّ لَبَّيْكَ، لَبَّيْكَ لاَ شَرِيكَ لَكَ لَبَّيْكَ، إِنَّ الْحَمْدَ، وَالنِّعْمَةَ، لَكَ وَالْمُلْكَ، لاَ شَرِيكَ لَكَ
Here is the transliteration of the Arabic text:
Labbaika Allahumma labbaik, Labbaika la sharika laka labbaik, Innal hamda wan-ni’mata, Laka wal-mulk, La sharika laka.
And here is the English translation:
“Here I am at Your service, O Allah, here I am. Here I am at Your service and You have no partners. Yours alone is All Praise and All Bounty, and Yours alone is The Sovereignty. You have no partners.”
Ten faizlat or benefits associated with it:
Reciting “Labbaik Allahumma Labbaik” has several virtues and benefits in Islam. Here are ten faizlat or benefits associated with it:
- It is a form of dhikr, or remembrance of Allah, which is highly encouraged in Islam.
- It is a way to express one’s devotion and submission to Allah during the Hajj pilgrimage.
- It is a reminder of the unity of the Muslim ummah, as pilgrims from all over the world come together to recite these words.
- It is a means of seeking forgiveness and seeking Allah’s mercy.
- It is a way to strengthen one’s faith and spirituality.
- It is a form of du’a, or supplication, as one asks Allah to accept their pilgrimage and grant them success in their journey.
- It is a way to seek Allah’s guidance and blessings in all aspects of one’s life.
- It is a reminder of the importance of sincerity in one’s worship and actions.
- It is a way to cultivate a sense of humility and gratitude towards Allah.
- It is a means of earning rewards and blessings from Allah, as the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: “There is no reward for Hajj Mabrur except Paradise.”
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