اللَّهُمَّ اجْعَلْهُ حَجًّا مَبْرُورًا وَسَعْيًا مَشْكُورًا وَذَنْبًا مَغْفُورًا
O Allah, make it a Hajj Mabroor (accepted Hajj), a Sa'i Mashkoor (appreciated effort), and a Dhanb Maghfoor (forgiven sin).
Allahumma ij'alhu hajjan mabrooran wa sa'yan mashkooran wa dhanban maghfooran
When to Read
This is a comprehensive dua to make when arriving at Mina during Hajj. It encapsulates the core aspirations of the pilgrimage: seeking acceptance, appreciation for one's struggle, and forgiveness for sins. It's particularly relevant as Mina is a significant location for Hajj rituals, including the sacrifice.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and a hopeful heart, reflecting on the deep meaning of Hajj. Raise your hands in supplication as you do with other duas, facing the Qiblah if possible, and focusing on the Merciful Lord. It can be recited after performing the prayers in Mina or at any moment you feel connected to the spiritual atmosphere.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua aims to encompass the ultimate goals of Hajj. Seeking a 'Hajj Mabroor' is the highest aspiration, meaning a pilgrimage that is accepted by Allah and leaves a transformative, positive impact on the pilgrim's life. 'Sa'i Mashkoor' acknowledges the immense physical and spiritual effort involved, asking for that effort to be recognized and rewarded. Finally, asking for 'Dhanb Maghfoor' is a plea for sincere repentance and purification of sins, a primary objective of undertaking Hajj. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us comprehensive duas that cover multiple aspects of our faith and worldly life.
Source & Authentication
Narrated 'Abdullah bin Mas'ud: The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said, 'There is no Muslim who offers a prayer on behalf of his father or mother, after his death, that there remains any obligation from him towards them, but Allah will make him the first to enter Paradise.' (Ibn Majah narrated it in Marasīl). The version of the dua for Hajj acceptance is widely attributed and taught in Hajj guidance, reflecting the spirit of seeking acceptance and reward. Another narration mentions that when Ibn 'Umar was asked about the Hajj Mabroor, he said: 'To feed the hungry and give away clothes, and to avoid joking and quarreling. Whoever does that, his Hajj is Mabroor.' This indicates that the prayer for acceptance is linked to embodying good character and actions during the pilgrimage.