When approaching Safa, the pilgrim recites the Quranic verse about Safa and Marwa and then remembers Allah and makes dua.
إِنَّ الصَّفَا وَالْمَرْوَةَ مِن شَعَائِرِ اللَّهِ أَبْدَأُ بِمَا بَدَأَ اللَّهُ بِهِ
Innas-Safa wal-Marwata min sha'airillah. Abda-u bima bada-Allah bihi.
Indeed, Safa and Marwa are among the symbols of Allah. I begin with what Allah began with.
Hadith — Sahih Muslim — Safa supplication
Authenticity: Authentic
Meaning and Explanation
A reminder to follow the order established in the sacred rites.
When to Recite
At Safa before beginning the first journey of Sa’i.
How to Recite
Face the Qiblah, praise Allah, declare His greatness, and make sincere dua.
Important Notes
The exact lengthy wording should be learned from authentic narrations; personal permissible dua is also allowed.
Benefits
Encourages obedience and remembrance.
Additional Duas
اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ، لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ
Allah is Greatest, there is no god but Allah alone, without partner.
Content type: Hadith
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