Tawaf Dua

What Does Tawaf Dua Mean in Detail?

A common misconception is that specific duas must be recited for each of the seven circuits of tawaf. In reality, scholars across all four schools agree that the pilgrim is free to make any dua, recite Quran, or engage in dhikr during tawaf. The only specific dua established from the Sunnah for a particular location during tawaf is the supplication between Rukn Yamani (Yemeni Corner) and Hajar al-Aswad (Black Stone): 'Rabbana atina fid-dunya hasanah wa fil-akhirati hasanah wa qina adhab an-nar.' At the Hajar al-Aswad, the pilgrim says 'Bismillah, Allahu Akbar' when making istilam (touching or gesturing toward the Black Stone). Books that list specific duas for each round are generally compiled from scholars' personal recommendations, not from established Sunnah. Pilgrims should feel free to make heartfelt personal dua in any language during tawaf.