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The التلبية is: 'Labbayk Allahumma labbayk, labbayk la sharika laka labbayk, innal hamda wan-ni'mata laka wal-mulk, la sharika lak' — meaning 'Here I am, O Allah, here I am. Here I am, You have no partner, here I am. Verily all praise, grace, and sovereignty belong to You. You have no partner.' It is recited from the moment of entering الإحرام until beginning الطواف (العمرة) or stoning الجمرات al-Aqaba on the 10th (الحج).
Memorize the التلبية in Arabic: 'Labbayk Allahumma labbayk, labbayk la sharika laka labbayk, innal hamda wan-ni'mata laka wal-mulk, la sharika lak.' Its meaning: 'Here I am, O Allah, here I am. Here I am, You have no partner, here I am. Indeed all praise, grace and sovereignty belong to You. You have no partner.' This is the universal response of the الحاج to Allah's call to الحج, echoing Prophet Ibrahim's (صلى الله عليه وسلم) original call.
Start reciting the التلبية immediately after making your الإحرام intention (niyyah) at or before the الميقات. The التلبية is the verbal declaration of your sacred journey and marks the beginning of your state of worship. It should be recited with full presence of heart, understanding what you are saying — you are responding to Allah's invitation.
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The التلبية should be recited frequently throughout your journey — when moving between places, after الصلوات, when ascending or descending elevations, when boarding transport, and whenever you remember. It is not limited to specific times. Men should recite it aloud; women should recite it in a voice loud enough for themselves to hear. النبي (صلى الله عليه وسلم) and his companions recited it so loudly that their voices became hoarse.
For العمرة: stop reciting the التلبية when you begin الطواف (upon seeing the الكعبة or starting the first circuit). For الحج: stop reciting upon reaching الجمرات al-Aqaba for the stoning on the 10th of ذو الحجة (يوم النحر). After stopping the التلبية, switch to takbir (Allahu Akbar) for the stoning and subsequent rituals.
The التلبية is not merely words — it is a covenant with Allah. 'Labbayk' (Here I am) is the servant's response to the Master's call. Reflect on what you are saying: you affirm Allah's oneness (la sharika lak), acknowledge that all blessings come from Him (innal hamda wan-ni'mata laka), and declare your submission (wal-mulk — sovereignty is Yours). Many scholars say the quality of one's التلبية reflects the quality of one's الحج.