اللَّهُمَّ اجْعَلْ حَجًّا مَبْرُورًا وَسَعْيًا مَشْكُورًا وَذَنْبًا مَغْفُورًا
O Allah, make it a Hajj that is accepted (mabrur) and a striving that is appreciated (mashkur), and a sin that is forgiven (maghfur).
Allahumma-jal hajjan mabruran wa sa'yan mashkuran wa dhanban maghfuran
When to Read
This is a profound dua to recite repeatedly throughout your Hajj and Umrah journey. It's particularly fitting to say it after completing acts of worship like Tawaf, Sa'i, or after stoning the Jamarat. Imagine standing before the Ka'bah, or between Safa and Marwah, hearts full of devotion – this is the perfect moment to ask Allah to accept your efforts and forgive your shortcomings. It's a comprehensive request, covering the acceptance of the pilgrimage itself, the reward for your exertions, and the ultimate goal of seeking His forgiveness.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincere intention and full presence of heart. Raise your hands in supplication, especially in the sacred places like Masjid al-Haram or Masjid al-Nabawi. Visualize your Hajj or Umrah being accepted by Allah. Repeat it often, allowing the meaning to sink in and fuel your spiritual connection. The beauty of this dua is its comprehensiveness, so let each word resonate: 'O Allah, make it accepted,' 'make the effort appreciated,' and 'make the sins forgiven.'
Virtues & Benefits
This dua encapsulates the true spirit of seeking Allah's pleasure during these blessed pilgrimages. A 'Hajj Mabrur' is one that is performed correctly, with sincerity, and without committing major sins, and its reward is none other than Paradise. The 'Sa'i Mashkur' refers to the sincere efforts and struggles undertaken, which Allah acknowledges and rewards. By asking for sins to be forgiven, we seek purification, returning from our pilgrimage as if newly born. This prayer is a direct pathway to maximizing the spiritual benefit of Hajj and Umrah, turning it into a truly transformative experience.
Source & Authentication
It is narrated from the Companion Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: 'And the reward for an accepted Hajj is nothing but Paradise.' (Sahih al-Bukhari 1773, Sahih Muslim 1348). While this specific dua is narrated as Hasan and may not be directly from the Prophet ﷺ, it perfectly encapsulates the objectives of Hajj and Umrah based on authentic teachings. The concept of seeking an accepted Hajj and forgiven sins is central to the purpose of this pillar of Islam.