اللَّهُمَّ زِدْ هَذَا البَيْتَ تَشْرِيفًا وَتَكْرِيمًا وَتَعْظِيمًا وَبِرًّا، وَزِدْ مَنْ شَرَّفَهُ وَكَرَّمَهُ مِمَّنْ حَجَّهُ وَاعْتَمَرَهُ تَشْرِيفًا وَتَكْرِيمًا وَتَعْظِيمًا وَبِرًّا.
O Allah, increase this House in honor, nobility, grandeur, and righteousness, and increase those who have honored and ennobled it, among those who perform Hajj and Umrah to it, in honor, nobility, grandeur, and righteousness.
Allahumma zid hadha al-bayta tashrifan wa takriman wa ta'dhiman wa birran, wa zid man sharrafahu wa karramahu mimman hajjahu wa'tamarahu tashrifan wa takriman wa ta'dhiman wa birran.
When to Read
This profound supplication is best recited when you are at the Kaaba, whether during Hajj, Umrah, or even during a regular visit to Masjid al-Haram. Imagine yourself standing before the House of Allah, the very Qibla of the believers, and utter these words with a heart full of awe and reverence. It's a moment to connect with the spiritual significance of the place, where countless acts of worship have ascended and where the angels are said to descend.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and deep contemplation. Face the Kaaba, raise your hands (if appropriate in the given circumstances and location), and pour your heart out to Allah. Feel the weight of the words and their plea for increased honor and blessings upon the Kaaba and those who visit it. It's a personal conversation with your Creator amidst a profoundly sacred environment.
Virtues & Benefits
While this specific dua is a plea for blessings upon the Kaaba, its recitation signifies a deep connection to the sanctity of the place. The Kaaba is a focal point of divine attention, and the presence of angels is a well-known concept in Islamic tradition, particularly around this blessed sanctuary. Reciting this can enhance your spiritual experience, making you more mindful of Allah's glory and the unseen realm that surrounds us, fostering a sense of awe and humility.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Abdullah ibn Umar (may Allah be pleased with them both): When the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) went out for Hajj or Umrah, he would make supplication on the mount of Safa and Marwah three times, saying: 'La ilaha illallah wahdahu la sharika lah, lahul mulku wa lahul hamdu wa huwa 'ala kulli shay'in qadir, Asta'ghfirullah wa atubu ilayh, Allahumma ij'alni shakirran, Allahumma ij'alni dhakuran, Allahumma ij'alni 'abidan qanitan, Allahumma alhimni rushdi wa a'idhni min sharri nafsi. And when he reached the Kaaba, he would say: 'Allahumma zid hadha al-bayta tashrifan wa takriman wa ta'dhiman wa birran, wa zid man sharrafahu wa karramahu mimman hajjahu wa'tamarahu tashrifan wa takriman wa ta'dhiman wa birran.' (Reported by Tirmidhi and graded Hasan)