الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ الَّذِي أَنْعَمَ عَلَيَّ بِالْحَجِّ وَعَافَانِي وَهَدَانِي.
All praise is due to Allah, Who has favored me with the Hajj and granted me well-being and guided me.
Alhamdulillah allathi an'ama 'alayya bil-hajji wa 'afani wa hadani.
When to Read
This dua is a beautiful expression of thankfulness after completing the rituals of Hajj or Umrah. It can be recited as you depart from the Sacred Mosque (Makkah) or once you are safely back home, reflecting on the immense blessing you have received.
How to Read
Recite this dua sincerely, with a heart full of genuine gratitude and humility. Reflect on each word and its meaning. Understand that this great journey and its completion are solely by Allah's grace. You can say it individually or as a group of fellow pilgrims.
Virtues & Benefits
Expressing gratitude for Hajj or Umrah is a way of acknowledging Allah's immense favor. Allah loves those who are grateful, and gratitude itself brings further blessings and protection. This act reinforces the spiritual impact of the pilgrimage, ensuring the lessons learned and the purification sought are not forgotten. It's a reminder that such an opportunity is a gift, not something earned through one's own might.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated that Ibn 'Umar said: "When the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) returned from Hajj or Umrah, he would recite Takbir on the high ground. When he reached the valley, he would say: 'All praise is due to Allah, Who has favored us with the Hajj and granted us well-being and guided us.' He would say it three times. Then he would say: 'We are returning (home) repenting, worshipping, and in repentance to our Lord. We have fulfilled our covenant and our need.'"