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The তালবিয়াহ 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 ইহরাম until beginning তাওয়াফ (উমরাহ) or stoning জামারাত al-Aqaba on the 10th (হজ্জ).
Memorize the তালবিয়াহ 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 হাজী to Allah's call to হজ্জ, echoing Prophet Ibrahim's (সাল্লাল্লাহু আলাইহি ওয়া সাল্লাম) original call.
Start reciting the তালবিয়াহ immediately after making your ইহরাম intention (niyyah) at or before the miqat. The তালবিয়াহ 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 তালবিয়াহ should be recited frequently throughout your journey — when moving between places, after সালাতs, 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. নবী করীম (সাল্লাল্লাহু আলাইহি ওয়া সাল্লাম) and his companions recited it so loudly that their voices became hoarse.
For উমরাহ: stop reciting the তালবিয়াহ when you begin তাওয়াফ (upon seeing the কাবা শরীফ or starting the first circuit). For হজ্জ: stop reciting upon reaching জামারাত al-Aqaba for the stoning on the 10th of Dhul Hijjah (Yawm al-Nahr). After stopping the তালবিয়াহ, switch to takbir (Allahu Akbar) for the stoning and subsequent rituals.
The তালবিয়াহ 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 তালবিয়াহ reflects the quality of one's হজ্জ.