سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ وَالْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ وَلَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَاللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ
Glory be to Allah, and praise be to Allah, and there is no god but Allah, and Allah is the Greatest.
Subhan Allah wal hamdulillah wa la ilaha illallah wallahu akbar
When to Read
After completing the Tawaf (circumambulation of the Ka'bah) during Hajj or Umrah, you should ideally pray two Raka'ah behind Maqam Ibrahim (Station of Abraham). This dua is recited during these prayers, especially in the moments of supplication within them.
How to Read
The essence of this prayer is to turn to Allah with sincerity and remembrance. As you stand behind Maqam Ibrahim, after reciting Surah Al-Kafirun in the first Raka'ah and Surah Al-Ikhlas in the second, you can make this beautiful remembrance of Allah, seeking His acceptance and blessing. It's a moment to reflect on the immense journey you've undertaken and to connect with your Creator.
Virtues & Benefits
Praying these two Raka'ah is considered a significant part of the Umrah and Hajj rituals. While there isn't a specific dua for *after* these two Raka'ah that is universally prescribed with a unique reward, the act of praying them itself is a Sunnah. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said about the two Raka'ah after Tawaf: 'Whoever performs Tawaf around the Ka'bah and prays two Raka'ah behind it, it is equivalent to freeing a slave.' (Tirmidhi, authenticated by Al-Albani). The remembrance you make, 'Subhan Allah wal hamdulillah wa la ilaha illallah wallahu akbar', is a fundamental pillar of dhikr, bringing immense reward and closeness to Allah in any situation.
Source & Authentication
Jabir bin Abdullah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated the Hajj of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Regarding the prayer behind Maqam Ibrahim, he said: 'Then he went to the Maqam and prayed two Raka'ah, reciting in the first: Say: 'O you disbelievers!' (Surah Al-Kafirun) and in the second: Say: 'O Allah, Lord of all sovereignty...' (Surah Al-Ikhlas). Then he returned to the House and circumambulated it before returning from his pilgrimage.' (Sahih Muslim 1218). The specific phrases of remembrance mentioned are general dhikr of immense virtue.